International Alumni Spotlight:
Dr. Kan Guvensel '04
Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of
Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Georgia State University
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Dr. Kan Guvensel earned a B.A. in Finance from Delta State University in 2004. He earned an M.S. in Professional Counseling and Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University. His research focuses on psychological well-being, masculinity and multicultural issues in counseling such as minority stress, racial mislabeling, international counseling, refugee adjustment, & LGBT issues in counseling. | | | |
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Why did you choose to attend Delta State? I grew up in Istanbul, which is a 16-17 million people city. I was so tired of the chaos of living in such a metropolitan city that I wanted to study in a place where I would have the exact opposite of this chaos. I was a Turkish national swimmer, and I was also looking for a strong swim program, and finally, I had to get full scholarship to be able to afford to come to the U.S in the first place. Delta State checked all those boxes. It also helped that the business program was strong. I had a couple of other offers from Northern and Mid-Western colleges, but I chose Delta State. A decision I am very proud of even 24 years after making it...
How did DSU prepare you for what you’re doing now? After living in Istanbul for 19 years, in which people are often just a number in the public education system, I received individual attention at DSU. Not only in classroom, but also in social aspects of life as well… DSU taught me how to be successful, how to overcome adversity, and how to be disciplined. The interpersonal connections I made at DSU allowed me to value my own self, have more confidence in my own abilities, and move on to the next stage in my life which has been in Atlanta since 2005. I will be forever grateful for Delta State University for all that it provided for me, which goes miles beyond a college degree.
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International Faculty Spotlight:
Dr. William Jira Katembe
Associate Professor of Biology at Delta State University
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Dr. Katembe earned a B.S. from Kenyatta University College in Nairobi, Kenya, and then came to the United States and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He joined Delta State University in 2000. His expertise is cell and molecular biology. In addition to teaching and mentoring Delta State's students, Dr. Katembe currently serves as a Faculty Senate representative for the Division of Mathematics and Sciences. | | | |
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Why did you choose Delta State? My response to this question is slightly off everyone’s expectation. I did not choose Delta State University, Delta State University chose me. When I was looking for a faculty position, my focus was very narrow; I wanted to teach Cell Biology and Biotechnology or Plant Physiology and Biotechnology. Delta State University had an open position for someone to teach Cell Biology and Biotechnology, so I applied for the position. I believe I was one among several or possibly many applicants, and Delta State University chose me. I accepted the position and moved here. I loved the place and decided to stay.
So far in your career, what do you consider to be your greatest achievement? Building the Biotechnology and Cell Biology programs from scratch to me was the greatest achievement. With Biotechnology, I found a program that had been running for many years but did not have modern pieces of equipment for most of the lab exercises. The Cell Biology was running as a lecture-only course without a laboratory component. I changed that by adding a lab component to it. When the Caylor-Walters science building was up for renovation, I made sure that both Cell Biology and Biotechnology would have their own laboratories. I worked hard and got some grant money to acquire most of the pieces equipment for both Biotechnology and Cell Biology. Today, the Biotechnology and Cell Biology programs have most of the pieces of equipment. To me this is the greatest achievement of my career.
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DSU increases enrollment at record rate | CLEVELAND, Miss. - Enrollment at Delta State University grew by 6.3% for Fall 2023, increasing from 2,556 to 2,716, a gain of 160 students from the previous year. This represents the largest percentage increase in fall enrollment at Delta State in more than 20 years. | | | |
Kanav Kaushal selected as a Delta Diplomat for 2023-2024
Born in India and raised in the U.S., Kanav Kaushal is a senior in the Computer Information Systems program. Delta Diplomats work with new and prospective students at Delta State University in support of the initiatives of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. As student staff members in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Diplomats represent the University to numerous outside entities including prospective students and their families, local school groups, new students, alumni, board of trust members, donors, and various other entities. Kanav will also serve as a mentor to new students both through leading Orientation groups and in assigned mentor groups.
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Delta State attends the Mississippi Council on Economic Education's Forum on American Enterprise
Armando Rodriguez Diaz, a junior from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in Delta State's Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance program (2nd student from right) was one of several students representing DSU at the recent Forum on American Enterprise in Jackson, Mississippi. Thanks to Dr. Glendscene Williams (second from left) for sharing this photo.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT DELTA STATE | |
Fighting Okra Records releases new album | CLEVELAND, Miss. - Fighting Okra Records, the experiential learning activity of Delta State University's Record Label Practicum course in the Delta Music Institute released the label's 4th compilation album on October 26 at Hey Joe's in Cleveland. The release party included performances by some of the artists whose songs are featured on the album. | | | |
DSU Mathematics and Sciences receives Mississippi INBRE grants | CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University's Division of Mathematics and Sciences has been the recipient of three grants this year from the Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). The grants total over $68,000 and will allow the purchase of equipment and software for conducting research and enhancing teaching in chemistry and biology courses. | | | |
Bologna Performing Arts Center unveils spectacular Spring 2024 lineup | CLEVELAND, Miss. - The Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) is excited to reveal its Spring 2024 series, featuring a dynamic range of entertainment that includes Broadway musicals, country concerts, rock 'n' roll legends, and many other captivating programs. The spring performances round out the BPAC's 29th season of presenting, serving as the heart of live entertainment in the Delta. | | |
DSU Art gallery presents new exhibition | CLEVELAND, Miss. - The public is invited to the opening of Delta State University's Art Department's new exhibition - William Ruller: All That is Solid Melts into Air. Ruller, from Gloversville, New York said, "The abandoned mills and tanneries of my youth and the dilapidated areas of metropolitan and rural sites, with its rust grey tones inform the visual and aesthetic language present in my work." | | | | |
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS UPDATES | |
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International Recruiting
November 16: EducationUSA East Asia and the Pacific Graduate Fair (virtual)
November 16: EducationUSA East Asia and the Pacific High School Counselor Fair (virtual)
November 29: EducationUSA El Salvador Webinar on Graduate Admissions
Registration Coming Soon.
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International Admissions Deadlines
FOR FALL 2024
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Documents Deadline: July 1, 2024
APPLICATION FEE WAIVER CODE:
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INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE | |
October 19, 2023 Newsletter | |
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