GSW hosts 2,000 students via camps during summer 2010

When school let out in May and the heat settled in, Georgia Southwestern State University’s campus saw no shortage in students. Coupled with those studying during June and July terms, campers honing their athletic skills and learning the values of leadership have been a constant. In all, roughly 2,000 students have or will be “camping” at GSW this summer. More

SB&T gives to GSW baseball and softball

SB&T Bank in Americus presented a check Tuesday, June 14 to the GSW Foundation to be split evenly between the GSW baseball and softball programs. More

State budget approved by governor, partial funding for GSW HHS Building included

The Governor’s Office today announced that House Bill 948, Georgia’s Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) budget, has been signed into law by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. Georgia Southwestern's new Health and Human Sciences Building receives partial funding. More

Ellington to lead new master's in English

Dr. Peggy Ellington, former chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages, has been appointed director of the University’s new master’s program. More

GSW SIFE team competes in national competition

Having won a regional championship in Atlanta in April of this year, the Georgia Southwestern SIFE Team competed at the National Exposition in Minneapolis May 11-13. More than 160 SIFE teams across the nation participated. More

Marshall Student Center addition, renovation continues

The addition and renovation to Georgia Southwestern's Marshall Student Center continues to progress. The completion date is scheduled for Oct. 1. Click here to see new pictures of the project. More

Wilson to serve as GSW School of Business interim dean

Elizabeth Wilson, Ph.D., professor of business and director of the School of Business Administration Undergraduate Program, has agreed to serve as the interim dean of the School of Business Administration, effective June 19, 2010. Wilson will fill the position vacated by Dean John Kooti, Ph.D., who accepted a dean’s position at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. More

GSW institutes new applicant tracking system

In a few weeks, Georgia Southwestern's Department of Human Resources will be rolling out a new applicant tracking system, GSW Jobs.  More

Birkel headed to South Korea and China as part of Fulbright-Hays Grant Program

In March, Georgia Southwestern State University and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) extended their reach internationally after creating RCI Korea. For five weeks this summer, RCI will expand its intercultural competence even further when Executive Director Rick Birkel, Ph.D., travels to South Korea and China as part of a Fulbright-Hays Grant. More

Regents Approve Fiscal Year 2011 University System Budget; Set Tuition

Today the University System of Georgia Board of Regents took action on the System’s Fiscal Year 2011 operating budget, which includes setting tuition rates. More

GSW recognized as Adult Learning Focused Institution

Beginning Fall 2010, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will give academic credit to non-traditional students based on their prior learning from work or other experiences. In fact, GSW was recently recognized as an Adult Learning Focused Institution (ALFI). More

250 graduate at spring commencement

Georgia Southwestern celebrated spring commencement Saturday, May 8. 250 undergraduate and graduate students earned their degrees. Photo Gallery

New RCI programs, scholarships and more

RCI launches new program in Korea, announces 2010 scholarship opportunities and provides updates on additional programs. Click here to view the details. More

Foundation names Moses, Waldrop trustees, re-elects three others

The Georgia Southwestern Foundation Board of Trustees elected two new members and re-elected three current members to the 39 member group at its spring full board meeting. Nominated and elected by their peers, trustees provide external oversight to the Foundation’s operations. More

Worthy is 2010 Featured Public Servant

Psychology Professor LaVerne Worthy has spent much of her time at Georgia Southwestern serving others. Today, the University recognized her servanthood. President Kendall Blanchard announced that Worthy is the recipient of GSW’s 2010 Featured Public Servant Award. More

Spann retires from School of Education after 25 years

After 25 years at Georgia Southwestern State University, Dr. Judy Spann will officially retire June 30 from the School of Education.  More

Regents approve GSW Master of Arts in English

Today, the Board of Regents approved Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) newest graduate degree program, a Master of Arts in English with an emphasis on critical studies in literacy and communication. More

Art students impress at Macon art show

Georgia Southwestern State University participated in the eleventh annual scrap iron sculpture contest sponsored by Macon Iron at the Middle Georgia Art Association (MGAA) gallery last month. This year’s theme was “Junque Yard Prehistoric Creatures.” More

GSW, Bainbridge College sign nursing agreement

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Bainbridge College (BC) expanded their cooperative relationship recently on the BC campus. Beginning Fall 2010, GSW will offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Bainbridge. More

Plains resident is GSW outstanding scholar

During Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Honors Convocation Wednesday night, President Kendall A. Blanchard honored Plains native Jennifer Nicole Johnson with the University’s highest academic honor, the 2010 Outstanding Scholar Award. More

Free Shakespeare at the Rylander

Four free performances of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" will run April 22-24 at 8 p.m. and April 25 at 2:30 p.m at the Rylander Theatre in Americus. An April 27 matinee at the Rylander for area high schools will take place at 10 a.m. More

GSW scholar athlete accepted to UCLA graduate school

Over the last four years, Michael Moses spent most of his time on the soccer field at Georgia Southwestern . Judging by his GPA and recent acceptance to the UCLA graduate program, Moses knows his way around the classroom, too. More

GSW creates RCI-Korea

Georgia Southwestern President Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D. and his wife Connie Blanchard, Ph.D., recently returned from a trip to Korea with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and RCI Executive Director Rick Birkel, Ph.D.  The main purpose of the trip was to establish a Rosalynn Carter Institute in Korea. On Monday, March 22, at The Cyber University of Korea in Seoul, Mrs. Carter and President Blanchard signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding officially creating a Rosalynn Carter Institute in Korea. More

GSW honors scholarship donors and recipients

Scholarship recipients at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) were privileged to share a meal with their benefactors Thursday, March 18 at a luncheon honoring the two groups. More

Gammages receive GSW's Aeolian Award

When they're not running Gammage Print Shop, Earl and Barbara Gammage are serving the local community and their alma mater. As a result, they were given Georgia Southwestern State University's 2010 Aeolian Award at this year's alumni weekend awards luncheon, the first event held in GSW's newly renovated Wheatley Assembly Hall. More

Dramatic Arts fields contingent to Kennedy Center Theatre Festival

The Georgia Southwestern State University Dramatic Arts Department fielded the program's largest and most broadly representative contingent to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival held at Middle Tennessee State University Feb. 1-6. More

GSW signs transfer agreement with Andrew College

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Andrew College (AC) came together today to simplify the transfer process for many college students. More

MSC cafeteria set to expand

Today, Georgia Southwestern State University began its newest bit of construction work. The Marshall Student Center (MSC) Cafeteria is undergoing a major renovation/addition. With dining space currently at a premium, this project has come at a pivotal time. More

USG issues statement supporting current georgia law on firearms

University System of Georgia (USG) officials introduced into the record a statement by Board of Regents Chairman Robert F. Hatcher, Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr., and the 35 institutional presidents, supporting current Georgia law, which, with limited exceptions, prohibits the possession of firearms on college and university campuses. More

Former GSW president returns for portrait unveiling

Former Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michael L. Hanes, Ph.D., was back on campus recently. Saturday, Jan. 16, GSW hosted a reception and the official unveiling of a portrait of Hanes. More

Georgia Power Foundation supports GSW

Georgia Power Company in Americus, recently presented a check to Georgia Southwestern State University from the Georgia Power Foundation.More

Sociology professor publishes incoming freshman survey

During Fall 2009, 363 incoming freshmen at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) completed a comprehensive survey conducted by Dr. Paul Shapiro, associate professor of sociology. More

GSW commemorative license plate campaign launched

Put your GSW Hurricane pride on display by joining our campaign to create an official State of Georgia GSW license plate. More

New PGM website now online

Georgia Southwestern will begin the state's only Professional Golf Management Program in Fall 2010. For information about the program, take a look at the new website. More

Waldrop to serve as A&S interim dean

Dr. Jeffrey Waldrop, professor of English and co-director of the University Honors Program, has agreed to serve as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 1, 2010. More

Huffman is GSW Teacher of the Year

Charles Huffman, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, received the Teacher of the Year Award at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Saturday, Dec. 12 at the graduation breakfast. More

GSW receives $7,730 grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is continuing its six-year partnership with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to combat alcohol abuse, including underage drinking and impaired driving.   More

Third World Studies meeting in Ghana makes history

The 27th annual meeting of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), Inc., was held at the Elmina Beach Resort in Cape Coast, Ghana Nov. 21-24. The conclave featured 100 attendees from around the world who participated in 18 panels and round table discussions that focused on the theme, “Celebrating Change, Defining the Future: Social Justice, Democracy and Cultural Revival.” More

National Quality Caregiving Network Announces 2009-11 Grantees

The National Quality Caregiving Network (NQCN), a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and the RCI, funds pilot projects that embed evidence-based caregiver programs in diverse and easily accessible community settings and delivery systems. Recently announced 2009-2011 grantees will receive $100,000 for a two-year period to help support this work. More

Garrison accepts post as Lagrange College VPAA

Lagrange College President Dan McAlexander yesterday announced that Dr. David Garrison was Lagrange’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Garrison served as Dean of Georgia Southwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences since August 2006. His new position begins Feb. 1. More

Ga. Tech scientists lead chemistry lecture, lab session

Research scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology lead lecture and lab session at Georgia Southwestern discussing the use of atomic force microscopy. More

Regents Approve 8 Percent Budget Reduction
New mandatory student fees included

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents today approved plans to adjust the System’s budget from a six percent reduction ($135 million) to an eight percent reduction level, ($176 million) for the current fiscal year (FY2010). The Board’s actions call for new reductions to the System’s 35 public colleges and universities as well as implementing an additional mandatory student fee. The new mandatory fee for GSW students will be $150. More

GSW history professor is featured scholar

GSW History Professor Richard C. Hall, Ph.D. is named recipient of the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) 2009-2010 Featured Scholar Award.  The announcement was made today by President Kendall Blanchard. More

Americus to honor President Emeritus King

The 2009 nominees for the City of Americus'  Walk of Fame will be honored at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Rylander Theatre. Georgia Southwestern College President Emeritus William B. King, Ph.D., is one of six outstanding servants of this community to be honored.  More

Georgia Apply to College Week

This week, Nov. 2-6 is Georgia Apply to College Week. High school seniors are given the opportunity to apply to college using GAcollege411.org. Volunteers from Georgia colleges and universities, including Georgia Southwestern, are on hand to assist students as they complete their application. The focus is on providing assistance to first generation students as they navigate the college application process. More

Georgia Southwestern Admissions

2009 Student/Faculty Gap Analysis completed

Earlier this fall 363 Incoming Freshmen and 92 Faculty members participated in the inaugural "2009 Student/Faculty Gap Analysis."  This comprehensive survey project is designed to provide GSW students, faculty, staff, and administrators with an insightful comparison of student and faculty attitudes, beliefs, and opinions regarding a number of important educational, academic, and social issues. More

GSW hosts 1,000 students at Americus Probe Fair

The Georgia Southwestern Admissions Office hosted the Americus Probe Fair Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the Student Success Center. Over 1,000 high school juniors and seniors attended from Americus-Sumter High School, Southland Academy, Marion County High School, Macon County High School, Dooly County High School, Webster County High School, Fullington Academy in Pinehurst, Crisp Academy in Cordele, and the Deerfield Windsor School in Albany.  More

GSW, GPC partner for Honors Program agreement

Earlier this fall Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia Southwestern State University signed an articulation agreement allowing students in the Honors Program at Georgia Perimeter to be admitted seamlessly into Georgia Southwestern's Honors Program. Conditions for the agreement are listed below. More

USG begins sustainability initiative, first meeting held at GSW

Monday on the campus of Georgia Southwestern, the University System of Georgia held a seminar to launch the its new Sustainable Tree Cover Initiative. More

Local chemists donate resource book for National Chemistry Week

As part of its annual celebration of National Chemistry Week, the Georgia Southwest section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will donate three copies of the “The Merck Index” to high school chemistry teachers in Americus and nearby cities. A ceremony will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Georgia Southwestern Marshall Student Center. More

Isaacs edits Fall 2009 Third World journal

Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at Georgia Southwestern, has edited “Third World Problems and Issues: Past and Present,” the Fall 2009 issue of the “Journal of Third World Studies," published by the Association of Third World Studies. More

State’s first Professional Golf Management Program coming to GSW in 2010

Georgia’s first Professional Golf Management Program will begin at Georgia Southwestern State University in Fall 2010. The announcement was made official today following final approval at yesterday’s GSW Academic Affairs Committee. More

Regents Approve Revised Core Curriculum for University System

The University System of Georgia’s (USG) governing body, the Board of Regents, took a step today to revise the core undergraduate curriculum. The regents approved a revised core curriculum, the basic courses all students must take in order to earn a degree, in order to help students complete their majors in a timely way, strengthen the focus on liberal arts, preserve the ability of students to transfer courses across institutions, and boost the assessment of student learning. The new core will go into effect in the fall of 2011. More

University continues international collaboration with Indian college

In keeping with its efforts of collaboration, Georgia Southwestern State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently with SEMCOM – Sardar English Medium College of Commerce and Management – located in India. More

Georgia Southwestern receives $25,000 AT&T Grant

Georgia Southwestern State University today announced that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AT&T Georgia to fund the LOTTS initiative (Learning Opportunities through Technology and Science) out of the Georgia Southwestern School of Computing and Mathematics. More

GSW announces 2009-10 Chamber Concert Series

Georgia Southwestern State University has announced its 2009-10 Chamber Concert Series. The first event is scheduled for Sept. 22. More

Professor appears on Jeopardy

A faculty member from Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) enjoyed a rare bit of fame earlier this summer. Marlene Allen, Ph.D., assistant professor of English, appeared on an episode of Jeopardy! in July. It is scheduled to air Tuesday, Sept. 22. More

Students honor memory of 9/11 attack victims

Students began the morning of September 11, 2009 with a ceremony honoring the men and women who lost their lives eight years ago to the day. More

Surge is new GSW mascot

After a two-week election, students, staff, faculty and a random sample of alumni have selected "Surge" as the next Georgia Southwestern mascot. More

GSW receives $861,000 through ARRA to fund energy-conservation projects

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has received funding under the State Facilities Retrofit Program to fund 13 energy-conservation measures totaling $861,000. The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) is providing the funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). More

GSW, Andersonville host 4th annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Convocation

Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day is Thursday, Sept. 17. In honor of that day, the Andersonville National Historic Site, location of the National Prisoner of War Museum, and Georgia Southwestern are hosting the 2009 National POW/MIA Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. in GSW’s Student Success Center. More

Follow Up

GSW responds to flu outbreaks

Georgia Southwestern State University, like all schools across the country, is addressing health concerns regarding flu outbreaks on their campuses. At Georgia Southwestern, there have been 9 cases of students with flu-like symptoms who have reported to Student Health Services, the primary point of contact for all students who are not feeling well. More

GSW enrollment soars over 3000

The enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has reached another record high.  As of the end of the day on Friday, August 21, 3033 students had enrolled.  This is the first time that more than 3,000 students have been enrolled at GSW during any one semester. More

Freshman share first year experiences through Web blogs

Beginning Thursday, August 20, six freshman at Georgia Southwestern State University have agreed to share their first year experiences on the University's website through a series of blogs. From student life to study hall, these first year students will offer words of wisdom to prospective students and interesting anecdotes to whoever happens to visit the site. More

GSW awards seven “Two Great Choices” scholarships

Community efforts to support Americus as a college town paid dividends recently. Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) awarded seven scholarships for fall semester to students from Americus. The scholarships were granted from funds raised by the “Two Great Choices – One Great Community” campaign. More

GSW initiates international student sponsorship program

President Kendall Blanchard, Ph.D., today introduced a program encouraging citizens within the Americus community to better acquaint themselves with international students attending Georgia Southwestern State University. More

Residence hall ribbon cutting Aug. 14

In just under seven months, Georgia Southwestern State University has completed its newest residence hall, Magnolia. This is GSW’s third newly constructed residence hall within the last four years. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday, August 14 at 1:30 p.m. to commemorate the occasion. Magnolia is located on Perimeter Road behind the GSW Education Center. More

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Spring/Summer issue of Aeolian now online

The newest edition of the Georgia Southwestern alumni magazine is now online. Click on the link to see more. More

Two visiting fellows join RCI

Myrtle Habersham, associate director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Office of Management Planning, and Clarice Davis, M.P.H., director of Community Outreach and Education in the Alabama public health system, will begin appointments as visiting fellows with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving in August. More

School of Nursing receives $30,000 HRSA grant

Georgia is desperately in need of nurses. With aid from a $29,978 grant awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) School of Nursing will offset the state’s nursing shortage. More

Final STORM Day comes to a close

All told, over 1,500 visitors including new students and their families walked the paths of Georgia Southwestern's campus during summer 2009 STORM Days. More

Administration Building Assembly Hall undergoes renovation

For those of you familiar with Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and its signature structure, the Wheatley Administration Building, you are probably not familiar with the large open, auditorium-like space on the backside of the building. More

Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum announces gala re-opening Oct. 1

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta recently announced the gala re-opening of the Museum honoring the life of GSW alumni, former U.S President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The re-opening ceremony is set for Thursday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. More

International students complete projects for GSW, AFES

Stemming from a trip last fall to India by Academic Affairs Vice President Brian Adler, five students from North Gujarat University visited Georgia Southwestern State University recently for six weeks. Their stay was not simply a site-seeing venture – they were here to work. More

Jones GSW’s top accounting student

Georgia Southwestern State University recently honored Brenda Jones of Bainbridge as the top accounting student for the 2008-09 academic year. More

GSW receives grant as part of adult learning consortium

The University System of Georgia yesterday announced that Georgia Southwestern State University, along with Atlanta Metropolitan College, Bainbridge College, Fort Valley State University and Valdosta State University, will comprise a newly created Adult Learning Consortium. More

Bryant leads GSW Financial Aid Office

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has a new Financial Aid director, Angela Bryant. Having started June 1, Bryant has already begun acclimating herself to the fresh post. More

GSW SIFE places in national competition

Having won a regional championship in Atlanta earlier this year, the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team earned first runner-up honors in their league at the National Exposition in Philadelphia, Pa. May 10-12. Georgia Southwestern SIFE finished among the top 32 teams in the nation and as the highest ranked team in Georgia. More

Kuipers nominated for USG teaching award

Each year, the University System of Georgia gives a Teaching Excellence Award to one faculty member from each sector of the System (research universities, regional and state universities and two-year and state colleges). This year, Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Kuipers, Ph.D., is representing Georgia Southwestern State University within the regional and state university category.  More

SGC Entry Program director named GSW registrar

Krista Smith, director of the South Georgia College Entry Program (SGCEP) at Georgia Southwestern State University, has been named registrar. Having worked in the University System of Georgia for the past eight years, Smith’s new position as the University’s top academic records keeper is effective immediately. More

GSW offers summer reading, math programs for elementary students

The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) School of Education Reading Department is offering summer reading and math programs for elementary age children beginning June 9. GSW students majoring in education are serving as tutors for this program.  More

Former Georgia governor, distinguished guests visit GSW

Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and several other distinguished guests visited campus today to discuss topics related to the local community. More

GSW education students get jobs and keep them

A report released this month by the University System of Georgia revealed that 100 percent of Georgia Southwestern State University certified teachers from the 2006 cohort were still working in Georgia in 2007. This represents a perfect 36 for 36. More

Art Department builds unique sculpture

Have you ever wondered what happens to a car after one parks in its final lot? Faculty and students of Georgia Southwestern State University’s Department of Visual Arts recently answered this question with an incredible piece of artwork. More

Isaacs edits spring 09 Third World journal

Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at Georgia Southwestern State University, has edited “Voices of the Subaltern: Identities, Hierarchies and Social Struggles in a Globalizing Age,” the Spring 2009 issue of the “Journal of Third World Studies,” published by the Association of Third World Studies. More

GSW unveils updated logo to carry the University into its second century of educational service

Georgia Southwestern State University's identifying marks are getting a fresh look in preparation for the institution's 2006 centennial celebration.

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