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GSW earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading

Americus, Ga. (June 9, 2026)—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has earned an...

From the President: Thank you, Americus

For the past two years, Americus has been home to me in a way that extends far beyond my role as president of Georgia Southwestern State...

GSW earns award for excellence in accounting and reporting for third year in a row

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 26, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Division of Business and Finance has once again been recognized for...

GSW President Michelle Johnston accepts new role in Alabama

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 22, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., has been named president of the...

GSW students recognized at annual Academic Awards Ceremony

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 21, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its Academic Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Madeline Taylor of Tazewell named GSW’s 2026 Outstanding Scholar

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 20, 2026) — Madeline Taylor was recently named Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) 2026 Outstanding Scholar, the...

GSW faculty and staff recognized at annual awards ceremony

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 8, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 30...

From the President: Spring Semester Wrap-Up

As another academic year draws to a close at Georgia Southwestern State University, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude and pride, both in...

GSW students recognized at annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 27, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22 in the...

GSW students present research at annual Undergraduate Symposium

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 21, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring...

GSW finishes fourth at USG Regents Cup Debate; Senior Miller named Top Speaker

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 17, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) delivered a standout performance at the 2026 University System of...

GSW’s HAIL Teaching Showcase brings together faculty and staff for innovative pedagogy

On April 3, 2026, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted the HAIL Teaching Showcase, a full-day event organized by HAIL (High-Impact...

Duo Fuerza strikes a new chord at Georgia Southwestern

At Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), something new is taking shape. As the university’s first-ever Ensemble-in-Residence, Duo Fuerza is...

Georgia Southwestern State University named #1 Most Affordable MBA in the U.S.

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 1, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been ranked as offering the #1 most affordable Master’s of Business...

Georgia Southwestern, Chattahoochee Valley Community College team up for education program collaboration

AMERICUS, Ga. (April 1, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC), located in Phenix...

From the President: Learning by Serving

At Georgia Southwestern State University, we believe education is most powerful when it extends beyond the classroom. Service-learning is rooted in...

GSW hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, awards top student ventures

AMERICUS, Ga. (March 25, 2026) – The College of Business and Computing (COBAC) at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently hosted its...

GSW graduates rank #3 in earnings one year after graduation

AMERICUS, Ga. (March 19, 2026) — Graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) rank third in median earnings among institutions in the...

The Legacy Bibi Built

When Vivian (Bridges) Milton ’65 first enrolled at Georgia Southwestern, she had no idea she was starting a family tradition that would span three...

Georgia Southwestern students receive free laptops through USG Foundation gift

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students now have greater access to technology thanks to a recent gift of refurbished laptop computers.

Ushering in a New Era of Excellence

When Dr. Michelle R. Johnston arrived in Americus in June 2024 as the 12th president of Georgia Southwestern State University, the weight of...

From the President: Compassion in Action

At Georgia Southwestern State University, we believe education is more than earning a degree. It is about becoming thoughtful leaders, engaged...

Apply to GSW for free during Apply to College Month in March

AMERICUS, Ga. (March 4, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is waiving its undergraduate application fee throughout the month of...

GSW Freshman Wins Gold at 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 19, 2026) — As athletes from around the world compete on the global stage at this year’s Winter Games, one member of Georgia...

Rutha Harris to deliver keynote address at GSW’s 46th Annual MLK Convocation

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its 46th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on...

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