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Georgia Southwestern honors late Brenton Truitt with posthumous degree during Homecoming

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) honored the life and legacy of the late Brenton Truitt of Americus, Georgia, by awarding him a...

GSW Visual Arts faculty highlight creativity and collaboration in regional exhibition

Faculty members from Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) Department of Visual Arts are showcasing their creative talents in Collegium, a...

GSW establishes Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor Laken Riley

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced the establishment of the Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship within the GSW...

A September Defined by Giving

September has been an extraordinary month of generosity at Georgia Southwestern, and as we close it out, I am reminded of just how fortunate we are...

GSW invites community to Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities, Oct. 12-17

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) invites alumni, students, families, friends and community members to celebrate Homecoming and Family...

GSW hosts eighth annual Science Day for area high school students

More than 130 area high school students visited Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) on Oct. 2, 2026 for GSW’s eighth annual Science Day,...

GSW students named to summer 2026 honors lists

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recognizes 613 students who made the President’s List, Dean’s List, or Academic Achievement List for...

GSW ranked No. 3 Best Value College in Georgia for 2027

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been ranked No. 3 Best Value College in Georgia for 2027 by Niche for delivering an affordable,...

Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has once again earned national recognition, ranking #49 in the Top Public Universities in the South in...

GSW’s Day of Giving sets new record of 668 donors from all 50 states

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated its eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 17, with a record 668 donors from all 50...

GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 18 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, which was established to honor...

Americus Mayor proclaims Thursday, September 17 as GSW’s Day of Giving

Americus Mayor Travis Rush signed a proclamation officially recognizing Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 as Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW)...

GSW ranked third best rural college in nation

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was named the third best college for rural America in a national ranking by Washington Monthly,...

From the President: A Month of Milestones

When I arrived at Georgia Southwestern in early July, I knew I was joining a special place with tremendous momentum. What I could not have fully...

GSW students showcase award-winning FitFlow concept to USG Board of Regents

Students invited to present following fourth-place finish in statewide innovation competition

GSW launches historic Rising Together, Shaping Futures $15 million campaign

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated the public launch of the largest fundraising campaign in Hurricane history, Rising Together,...

GSW breaks ground on new science building, unveils Jeanette C. Mix Hall name

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) broke ground Thursday, Aug. 27, on a new natural sciences building that will expand and modernize...

GSW’s Information Technology program earns prestigious ABET accreditation

Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation...

Georgia Southwestern powers $127 million economic impact to region

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) generated $127.2 million in economic output across southwest Georgia in FY 2025, a 10.2% increase from...

Phoebe and GSW expand partnership to strengthen southwest Georgia healthcare workforce

Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) and Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) are expanding their longstanding partnership through a strategic...

GSW to publicly launch Rising Together, Shaping Futures fundraising campaign

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is preparing to celebrate a defining moment in its future with the public launch of Rising Together,...

From the President: A New Chapter Together

Starting July 1, I had the privilege of beginning my service as president of Georgia Southwestern State University.

Laughlin among 37 higher education professionals named to AASCU’s 2026 Becoming a Provost Academy

AMERICUS, Ga. (July 6, 2026) — The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected Georgia Southwestern State...

Rosalynn Carter’s alma mater GSW named academic home of National First Ladies Day Commission

AMERICUS, Ga. (June 23, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the National First Ladies Day Commission (NFLDC) have entered a...

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...

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