GSW selected as GitHub Campus Program Partner, enhancing tech education with industry-standard tools

AMERICUS, GA (Feb. 26, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce its acceptance into the GitHub Campus Program, a global initiative by GitHub Education that connects leading academic institutions with industry-standard tools and resources. This partnership highlights GSW’s Department of Computing’s commitment to innovation, academic rigor and preparing students for success in the evolving tech landscape.

As a GitHub Campus Program Partner School, GSW students and faculty now have access to GitHub Enterprise licenses, enabling seamless collaboration on coding projects, research, and software development. Students will also receive free access to the GitHub Student Developer Pack, a suite of premium tools from top tech companies like Microsoft Azure, GitHub Copilot, and more. These resources empower learners to build real-world projects, enhance their portfolios and gain a competitive edge in the tech industry.

“Joining the GitHub Campus Program is a natural extension of our mission to deliver top-tier computing education,” said Jonathan Hobbs, assistant professor of information technology. “Combined with our recent ABET accreditation for computer science, this partnership ensures our students learn on platforms used by professionals worldwide while meeting the highest academic standards.”

The Department of Computing’s ABET-accredited computer science program underscores its dedication to quality education, rigorous curriculum design and alignment with global industry needs. The GitHub partnership further amplifies this commitment, providing students with hands-on experience in tools that drive modern software development, cybersecurity and collaborative innovation.

GSW students gain industry-ready skills by mastering GitHub, a platform used by over 100 million developers worldwide, preparing them for careers in software engineering, data science, and information technology. Through the GitHub Education Community, faculty and students engage in collaborative learning, connecting with peers globally and contributing to open-source projects. Additionally, GSW's status as a GitHub Campus Program Partner enhances its prestige, positioning the university among an elite network of institutions and reinforcing its reputation as a leader in tech education.

Prospective students interested in computer science, cybersecurity, or information technology are invited to explore GSW’s ABET-accredited programs. Discover how innovation meets opportunity at gsw.edu/COBAC or contact admissions@gsw.edu.