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Georgia Southwestern commencement ceremonies to be held May 9

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 30, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will proudly celebrate the achievements of more than 265 graduating...

Georgia Southwestern students showcase undergraduate research

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 29, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring...

GSW nursing students partner with FEMA for disaster simulation training

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 28, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) College of Nursing and Health Sciences recently provided students...

GSW’s graduate education programs now 100% online

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 28, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s College of Education recently announced that its Master of Education...

GSW computing student earns third place in global Copilot Hackathon, with AI-powered Study-Buddy app

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 9, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) senior Dhrumil Patel, a computer science major from Americus, recently...

Hospice of Americus-Sumter County Georgia establishes nursing scholarship at GSW

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 9, 2025) — The Hospice of Americus-Sumter County Georgia has announced the creation of a new scholarship aimed at supporting...

Dr. Michelle Johnston to be inaugurated as Georgia Southwestern’s 12th and first female president

AMERICUS, Ga. (Mar. 12, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will formally inaugurate Michelle R. Johnston, Ph.D., as its 12th – and...

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...

Dr. Sue and Willard Sisson Endowment Scholarship announced at Georgia Southwestern State University

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Georgia Southwestern Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Sue and Willard Sisson...

GSW business students finish #1 in worldwide Business Strategy Game

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Graduating business students at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) received high accolades last fall...

GSW students earn pro certification in new cutting-edge IT server management course

AMERICUS, Ga (Feb. 6, 2025) – Two students at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), David Harrison of Fayetteville and Jasmine Sparks of...

GSW accounting students offer free tax preparation through VITA program in partnership with Sumter County Extension Service

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) accounting students, in partnership with the Sumter County Extension...

GSW honors Outstanding Alumni at Gold Force Gala, raises funds for student success and scholarships

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 3, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its third annual Gold Force Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, bringing...

Dr. Rachel Abbott named interim provost at Georgia Southwestern

AMERICUS, Ga. (January 28, 2025) — Rachel Abbott, Ph.D., has been appointed interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at Georgia...

Georgia Southwestern to host 45th annual MLK Convocation

AMERICUS, Ga. (January 14, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation in...

Norton-Hayes English Scholarship established at GSW, honors late faculty member

AMERICUS, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2025) — The Georgia Southwestern Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment earlier this year of the Norton-Hayes...

Remembering Jimmy Carter

We bear a profound sense of grief at Georgia Southwestern State University as we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the...

GSW organizations raise over $5,000 for CASA, helping foster children’s Christmas wishes come true

AMERICUS, GA – (December 19, 2024) – This holiday season, organizations at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) came together in a...

From first-generation college student to trailblazing leader: How GSW shaped Alex Espitia’s journey

Among GSW’s December 2024 graduates is Alex Espitia, an Integrated Studies major with a minor in Political Science and certificates in Criminal...

Georgia Southwestern awards posthumous degree at Fall Commencement

AMERICUS, GA (December 17, 2024) – The late Charlie Bass of Albany was awarded a posthumous degree at Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW)...

Dr. Courtney Ross appointed dean of GSW’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences

AMERICUS, GA (December 4, 2024) – Georgia Southwestern State University is excited to announce the appointment of Courtney Ross, RN, CNL, NE-BC, as...

GSW receives $12K grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to promote alcohol awareness

AMERICUS, GA (December, 3, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is proud to announce the receipt of $11,800.00 awarded by the...

GSW sets new enrollment record, awarded for enrollment growth and largest graduation rate increase

AMERICUS, GA (November 22, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) marks another record-breaking enrollment with 3,704 students, the...

Georgia Southwestern announces 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients

AMERICUS, GA (November 15, 2024) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced its most outstanding alumni for their professional and...

GSW Foundation announces re-elected, new board members at November meeting

AMERICUS, GA (November 14, 2024) — The Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) convened its semi-annual Board of Trustees meeting on...

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