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Georgia Southwestern’s ASN program earns prestigious accreditation

AMERICUS (October 24, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Associate of Science in Nursing program recently earned initial...

Serving with Purpose

For Chris Hosey (’87), the call to serve and protect Georgia runs deep. As the Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, his unwavering...

GSW’s College of Business and Computing renews prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation

AMERICUS (October 17, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) business programs within the College of Business and Computing (COBAC)...

The Truitt Family: Carrying the Torch

On a mild spring evening in April 2024, members of Georgia Southwestern’s NPHC community gathered for Omega Psi Phi’s Neophyte Presentation. This...

GSW invites community to Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, Oct. 21-26

AMERICUS, GA (October 15, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 21-26. All GSW...

Meet GSW's 12th President

Georgia Southwestern welcomes Dr. Michelle R. Johnston, the University’s first female president, who began her tenure on June 1. Johnston’s first...

Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South

AMERICUS, GA (October 1, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in multiple...

GSW surpasses Day of Giving goals, raising over $165,000 from all 50 states

AMERICUS, GA (September 24, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated its most successful Day of Giving yet, raising a...

Americus Mayor officially proclaims Thursday, September 19 as GSW’s Day of Giving

AMERICUS, GA (September 6, 2024) — On September 5, Americus Mayor Lee Kinnamon signed a proclamation announcing Thursday, September 19, 2024 as the...

GSW’s sixth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 19 aims to rally 500 donors

AMERICUS, Ga. (August 27, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its sixth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024...

Georgia Southwestern awarded Chancellor’s Cup for leading summer enrollment growth

AMERICUS, GA (August 15, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been awarded the Chancellor’s Cup by University System of Georgia...

Georgia Southwestern drives over $100 million economic impact to region

AMERICUS, GA (August 15, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) economic impact on the region was $100.8 million in fiscal year...

GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program

AMERICUS (August 7, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 19 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program,...

GSW Foundation holds Spring 2024 board meeting, honors donors

Benton elected new chairman, group elects two new members and re-elects five trustees

GSW and SGTC officials discuss ‘Two Great Choices, One Great Community’ efforts

GSW and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined forces with the city of Americus, Sumter County officials and local business leaders in...

Georgia Southwestern honors the late Jamal Floyd with posthumous degree

The late Jamal Floyd of Americus was awarded a posthumous degree at GSW's Spring Commencement Ceremony on Fri., May 10.

Dr. Michelle R. Johnston Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Michelle R. Johnston president of GSW, effective June 1, 2024.

GSW unveils Phoebe Simulation and Learning Center at special naming ceremony

GSW held a naming ceremony for the state-of-the-art Phoebe Simulation and Learning Center, located on the second floor of the Rosalynn Carter...

From base to bedside: Air Force veteran pursues second career in nursing at GSW

Kassie Prusko (age 30), a native of Chicago, is certainly one of a kind. She will soon graduate with her second degree, a Bachelor of Science in...

GSW commencement on May 10, featuring keynote by State Representative Patty Marie Stinson

Approximately 300 students are graduating with a bachelor’s, master’s or specialist degree.

Georgia Southwestern signs agreement with Henan Institute of Science and Technology

GSW recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Henan Institute of Science and Technology (HIST) in the Henan Province of China...

Over 400 GSW volunteers build home for local family in three weeks

On April 19, GSW and The Fuller Center for Housing presented a local family with the keys to their new home in a special dedication ceremony, the...

GSW student entrepreneurs present at second annual Hurricane Pitch competition

GSW hosted its second annual Hurricane Pitch competition on Tuesday, April 23 for entrepreneurial students with dreams of starting their own small...

Georgia Southwestern named fastest growing institution for second consecutive semester

GSW celebrates another semester of enrollment success, boasting a total of 3,159 students for Spring 2024.

Georgia Southwestern students showcase undergraduate research

GSW hosted its 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research on topics such as politics and history, business, computer...

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