International students complete projects for GSW, AFES

Stemming from a trip last fall to India by Academic Affairs Vice President Brian Adler, five students from North Gujarat University visited Georgia Southwestern State University recently for six weeks. Their stay was not simply a site-seeing venture – they were here to work. More

Jones GSW’s top accounting student

Georgia Southwestern State University recently honored Brenda Jones of Bainbridge as the top accounting student for the 2008-09 academic year. More

GSW receives grant as part of adult learning consortium

The University System of Georgia yesterday announced that Georgia Southwestern State University, along with Atlanta Metropolitan College, Bainbridge College, Fort Valley State University and Valdosta State University, will comprise a newly created Adult Learning Consortium. More

Bryant leads GSW Financial Aid Office

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has a new Financial Aid director, Angela Bryant. Having started June 1, Bryant has already begun acclimating herself to the fresh post. More

GSW SIFE places in national competition

Having won a regional championship in Atlanta earlier this year, the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team earned first runner-up honors in their league at the National Exposition in Philadelphia, Pa. May 10-12. Georgia Southwestern SIFE finished among the top 32 teams in the nation and as the highest ranked team in Georgia. More

Georgia Southwestern graduates 200

An estimated 200 Georgia Southwestern State University students earned a diploma Saturday, May 9. Linda Fuller, widow of Habitat for Humanity International and Fuller Center for Housing founder Millard Fuller, delivered the commencement address. She encouraged the graduates to "make lemonade" when given "lemons" in life. More

Kuipers nominated for USG teaching award

Each year, the University System of Georgia gives a Teaching Excellence Award to one faculty member from each sector of the System (research universities, regional and state universities and two-year and state colleges). This year, Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Kuipers, Ph.D., is representing Georgia Southwestern State University within the regional and state university category.  More

SGC Entry Program director named GSW registrar

Krista Smith, director of the South Georgia College Entry Program (SGCEP) at Georgia Southwestern State University, has been named registrar. Having worked in the University System of Georgia for the past eight years, Smith’s new position as the University’s top academic records keeper is effective immediately. More

GSW offers summer reading, math programs for elementary students

The Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) School of Education Reading Department is offering summer reading and math programs for elementary age children beginning June 9. GSW students majoring in education are serving as tutors for this program.  More

GSW Foundation names Peterson trustee, re-elects seven others

The Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc. held its spring full board meeting Friday, May 1. The Board of Trustees elected one new member and re-elected seven current members to the 36 member group. Nominated and elected by their peers, the trustees provide external oversight to the Foundation’s operations. More

GSW Foundation sponsors Donor Recognition Reception

The Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc., in support of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), hosted the annual Georgia Southwestern Donor Recognition Reception May 1 in the Wheatley Administration Building Rotunda. More

Former Georgia governor, distinguished guests visit GSW

Former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes and several other distinguished guests visited campus today to discuss topics related to the local community. More

GSW education students get jobs and keep them

A report released this month by the University System of Georgia revealed that 100 percent of Georgia Southwestern State University certified teachers from the 2006 cohort were still working in Georgia in 2007. This represents a perfect 36 for 36. More

Art Department builds unique sculpture

Have you ever wondered what happens to a car after one parks in its final lot? Faculty and students of Georgia Southwestern State University’s Department of Visual Arts recently answered this question with an incredible piece of artwork. More

Isaacs edits spring 09 Third World journal

Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at Georgia Southwestern State University, has edited “Voices of the Subaltern: Identities, Hierarchies and Social Struggles in a Globalizing Age,” the Spring 2009 issue of the “Journal of Third World Studies,” published by the Association of Third World Studies. More

Lightner named GSW Outstanding Scholar 2009

During a reception today in the Wheatley Administration Building, President Kendall A. Blanchard honored Americus resident Christy Lightner with Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) highest academic honor, the 2009 Outstanding Scholar Award.More

GSW honors scholarship donors and recipients

Scholarship recipients at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) were privileged to share a meal with their benefactors Thursday, April 16 at a luncheon honoring the two groups.More

Regents Honor Guaranteed Tuition for Current Students; End Guarantee for Incoming Freshmen

University System of Georgia (USG) students currently enrolled in the Board of Regents’ guaranteed tuition plan will see no change in their tuition this coming fall, but the regents voted today to end the tuition guarantee for incoming freshmen, as part of board approval of an overall package of tuition and fees. More

GSW president signs agreement with Korean University

Georgia Southwestern State University President Kendall A. Blanchard and his wife, Connie G. Blanchard recently returned from a short trip to Korea where they signed a new agreement with Korean Digital University. More

School of Business earns AACSB International business accreditation

Georgia Southwestern State University has achieved accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate business degree programs by recent action of the Board of Directors of AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.  Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving and largest global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. More

GSW Music Dept. schedules April concerts

The Georgia Southwestern State University Music Department today announced four recitals and concerts scheduled April 14, 23, 28 and 30. More

RCI accepts applications for Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is now accepting applications for the 2009 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship, a scholarship program which began in 2005 as a component of the Johnson & Johnson/RCI Caregivers Program. More

GSW hosts seminar promoting graduate education in computer science

Woman and minorities are greatly underrepresented within the field of computer science. Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) School of Computing and Mathematics is working to remedy that. More

GSW Receives $7900 Grant from GOHS

Georgia Southwestern State University is joining forces with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to combat alcohol abuse, including underage drinking and impaired driving.More

Miller is GSW featured public servant

As Vice President of Student Affairs at Georgia Southwestern State University, Sam Miller has a lot on his plate, but he always makes time for service to the community. President Kendall Blanchard today announced that Miller is the recipient of the University’s 2009 Featured Public Servant Award. More

GSW art students impress at Macon art show

Georgia Southwestern State University participated in the ninth annual scrap iron sculpture contest sponsored by Macon Iron at the Middle Georgia Art Association (MGAA) gallery March 20. This year’s theme was “Junque’ Yard Cats.” More

GSW residence hall project boosts area economy

Georgia Southwestern State University’s new residence hall, Magnolia, is scheduled for completion in August, but the positive economic impact it is having on the area economy can be felt today. More

GSW chemistry professor selected as Emory University Fellow

Georgia Southwestern State University Chemistry Professor Nedialka Iordanova, Ph.D., recently added another professional accolade to her proverbial trophy case. Iordanova was selected as one of Emory University’s Emerson Center Visiting Fellows for 2009-2010. More

School of Math and Computing wins NSF Grant

Internet technology is an integral part of undergraduate computer science education. The Georgia Southwestern School of Computing and Mathematics, in collaboration with Illinois State University and Southern Polytechnic State University, was awarded a $150,000 National Science Foundation grant to better instruct this ever-changing field of study. More

GSW, Chinese university form partnership

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is expanding academic opportunities across the globe. Recently, representatives from Liaoning University of International Business and Economics (LUIBE) in Dalian, China visited GSW. Visitors included LUIBE President Lu Hong Jun, Ph.D., Mr. Wang Long Long and GSW liaison Lynn Holmes, Ph.D, former president of Brewton Parker College in Mount Vernon. They came to further cultivate the relationship between the two institutions. More

GSW history books available in bookstore

In 2006, retired Georgia Southwestern State University veteran, Mildred Tietjen, authored GSW’s centennial coffee table book titled “A Century of Achievement.” The 151-page hardback chronicles GSW’s progression from a small agricultural school to a growing state university. Copies of the book are available in the GSW Bookstore at a cost of $39.95. More

President Carter throws first pitch in baseball series win

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter threw out the first pitch - a strike - prior to Georgia Southwestern's baseball double-header with Georgia College and State University on Saturday, Mar. 7. GSW sophomore pitcher and Plains native Bud Fuller, Carter's great nephew, handed the former president the ball and received the pitch behind home plate. More

Holloway wins Finklea alumni award

Culminating practically a lifetime of support to Georgia Southwestern State University, Dr. Harold Holloway of Ellaville received the Leewyn J. Finklea Outstanding Alumni Award at Saturday’s alumni brunch. More

Enrollment climbs in spring semester

A new semester, a new record. Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) today announced they officially set a new spring semester record enrollment in 2009 with 2600 students. This represents an increase of more than 17% or 384 students from spring semester 2008. More

GSW names newest residence hall

With construction on a new 300-bed residence hall well under way, Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) newest facility now has a name, Magnolia. More

Hayes appointed new VP Enrollment Management

Gaye S. Hayes, Ph.D., Georgia Southwestern State University Dean of Students, has been named the new vice president of Enrollment Management. President Kendall A. Blanchard made the announcement today. Hayes’ appointment goes into effect March 9, 2009. More

GSW Financial Aid Director takes new position

After more than two decades with Georgia Southwestern State University, Financial Aid Director Freida Jones is resigning. Jones recently accepted a position at a sister institution and will be leaving at the end of February. More

Registrar retires after 29 years with GSW

At the end of April, Georgia Southwestern State University will say goodbye to its chief record keeper, Registrar Donja Tripp, after nearly 30 years of service. More

Professor honored as “Shining Star” by state Rep. Smith

Georgia Southwestern State University Chair of the Dramatic Arts Department Jeffrey Green will be recognized at the state capitol by State Rep. Bob Smith. More

Modern Languages professor published in French journal

Fall 2008 edition of Aeolion online

Georgia Southwestern recently completed the Fall 2008 edition of its alumni magazine, the "Aeolian." Hard copies have been sent to GSW graduates by mail. It is also available online, here. Fall 2008 Aeolian

University System awards GSW AAMI grant

The University System of Georgia’s African American Male Initiative (AAMI) recently awarded new grants to 11 programs, including $10,000 to Georgia Southwestern State University’s African American Male Institute.  More

GSW Mourns the death of Millard Fuller

Georgia Southwestern has learned that Millard Fuller, longtime friend of the University and founder of Habitat for Humanity International, died earlier today on his way from Sumter Regional Hospital to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. More

Charitable gifts to GSW can now be made online

Georgia Southwestern State University now offers a convenient way for donors to make charitable gifts online via credit card. A website hosted by Blackbaud, the University’s donor database provider, can be accessed from the GSW home page; it is totally secure; and each electronic gift is transferred seamlessly to GSW’s donor database. More

Junior Service League donates to GSW scholarship

The Junior Service League of Americus recently made a donation to the Georgia Southwestern Foundation’s Evan Bozof Athletic Scholarship Fund.More

University breaks ground on new residence hall

Nursing students learn cultural and diversity issues

Former U.S. Attorney General, GSW alumnus Griffin Bell dies at 90

Former GSW President Henry King Stanford dies at age 92

Weiland is GSW Teacher of the Year

2008 Mattie Stepanek Caregiving Scholarships Awarded

Georgia Power Foundation gives to GSW

MCG clinical nurse leader program coming to GSW

Jenkins recognized as enrollment professional

University releases new TV commercial

College students see themselves participating in a number of activities having to do with learning, serving and growing. The 2008-09 marketing theme focuses on what potential GSW students could see themselves doing at Southwestern. More

Regents Take Action to Meet an Additional Two Percent Budget Cut

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) approved today in a special called meeting a change in health benefit plans for USG employees as well as a temporary fee for all USG students. More

GSW Distinguished Professor Grants announced

Georgia Southwestern State University Vice President of Academic Affairs Brian U. Adler, Ph.D., recently announced the 2008-09 grant recipients of the Distinguished Professor Program. More

Fisk chosen GSW’s 2008 Featured Scholar

Scholarship is fundamental to the academic integrity of any higher education institution. The very word is defined as knowledge acquired by study or the academic attainments of a scholar. In terms of definition, this describes Gary D. Fisk, Ph.D., to perfection. GSW President Kendall Blanchard today announced that Fisk is the first recipient of the University's Featured Scholar Award.  More

GSW Foundation names Turton trustee, re-elects three others

The Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc. held its November meeting recently. The Board of Trustees elected one new member and re-elected three current members to the 35 member group. Nominated and elected by their peers, the trustees provide external oversight to the Foundation’s operations. More

Regents approve ground lease and rental agree for new GSW student housing

Georgia Southwestern is one step closer to constructing a new, 300 bed residence hall on the former site of Complex III. On Monday, Nov. 10, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved the ground lease and rental agreement for Georgia Southwestern’s planned new student housing. The next phase involves acquiring proper financing for the project. More

Georgia Southwestern solidifies record enrollment

Making good on an earlier report, Georgia Southwestern in Americus has officially set a new record enrollment with 2,717 students. The news became evident when the University System of Georgia released its fall 2008 enrollment reports today. With an increase of 13 percent from fall 2007 to fall 2008, GSW boasts the second highest rate of growth among 13 state universities and is one of two institutions in that category with a double-digit increase. More

Board of Regents Approves Ethics Policy for the University System

The Board of Regents yesterday approved a revision to its policy manual that establishes for the first time a unified Ethics Policy for the University System of Georgia. More

Twenty-sixth annual ATWS meeting in PA great success

The 26th annual meeting of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS), Inc., was held at Millersville University Oct. 26-28. The conclave featured 80 attendees who participated in 25 panels and round tables that focused on the theme, “Voices of the Subaltern: Identities, Hierachies and Social Struggles in a Globalizing Age.” More

Miller awarded WSWG Foundation scholarship

Georgia Southwestern State University student Ivy Miller was recently recognized for winning a full tuition scholarship from the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Foundation. The daughter of Archie and Chrissy Miller, she is a GSW junior biology major and native of Leesburg. More

Dramatic Arts students put on show at GA Theater Conference

Hosted by Theatre Albany and Darton College, the Georgia Theater Conference state convention was held recently in the “Good Life City.”  At the event, Damatic Arts students from Georgia Southwestern State University garnered numerous awards. More

Barksdale steps down as GSW AD, Kaylor appointed successor

“Coach” is stepping down after 29 years in collegiate athletics. President Kendall A. Blanchard, Ph.D. today announced that Randolph Barksdale is resigning as Georgia Southwestern State University’s athletic director. Associate Athletic Director Jaclyn Kaylor is stepping in as GSW’s new AD. Kaylor will assume responsibility of her new position on November 17. More

GSW brews coffee shop in Marshall Student Center

Hosted by the Americus-Sumter Chamber of Commerce and in conjunction with Aramark, Georgia Southwestern's food service provider, Java City coffees held a grand opening of its newest store in GSW's Marshall Student Center Thursday, Oct. 30. More

School of Nursing requests comments for accreditation review

The Georgia Southwestern School of Nursing wishes to announce they will host a site review for continuing accreditation in the baccalaureate degree nursing program which is required every eight years by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. More

Candidates for U.S. Senate, House debate issues

The Georgia Southwestern Student Government Association (SGA) hosted two political forums earlier this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the GSW Fine Arts Building, U.S. Senatorial candidate Allen Buckley, Libertarian, along with a surrogate for Democratic (D) candidate Jim Martin, Larry Kennedy, and Republican (R) Sen. Saxby Chambliss, Rep. Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia’s Third District, answered questions from students, faculty, staff and members of the community. More

CIS classes from Middle Georgia Technical College to transfer to GSW

President Ivan H. Allen of Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins and President Kendall A. Blanchard of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) signed an agreement Tuesday, Oct. 21 allowing credits from MGTC to transfer in the areas of Computer Information Systems and Information Technology. More

Denham family forms GSW athletic scholarship

The Georgia Southwestern Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the Mike and Carol Denham Family Scholarship. This scholarship, when fully endowed, will provide a scholarship in support of athletics at GSW.  The Denham family has played a large role in support of athletics and other endeavors at GSW for many years. Mike has been a member of the Board of Trustees at Georgia Southwestern for 10 years and both he and Carol are active members of the community. More

Board of Regents Approves Budget Reduction Plans for Campuses

The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents approved today the Fiscal Year 2009 six percent budget reduction amounts for the 35 System institutions. Previously at its August meeting, the regents had approved overall budget reduction amounts for the System, along with a System FY2010 budget request. More

GSW begins making way for new residence hall

Construction workers began demolition of Complex III on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The Georgia Southwestern residence hall was constructed at a cost of $1.1 million in 1970. The new suite-style, 300-bed, upperclassmen residence hall (name to be determined) going up in its place will cost an estimated $14 million to complete with payment coming through a bond issue. As part of Georgia Southwestern’s sustainability initiative, brick, block and concrete rubble from the demolition will be used as filler for the new construction site. More

Isaacs edits Third World journal

Harold Isaacs, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at Georgia Southwestern State University, has edited “Third World Political, Economic, and Social Developments in Historical Perspective,” the Fall 2008 issue of the Journal of Third World Studies (JTWS), published by the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS). More

Fisk article featured in LabMedicine

Georgia Southwestern Psychology Professor Gary Fisk, Ph.D. recently authored an article discussing the use of animation in forensic pathology. The piece was featured in the October 2008 issue of LabMedicine, a publication by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. To read the article, click here.

GSW helps students "get to know their alumni"

In an effort to inform current Georgia Southwestern students of future fellow alumni, the Division of University Relations and Alumni Affairs have posted a biography and image of graduates from every academic department in nearly every building on campus. The displays feature successful GSW graduates from all walks of life, who they are, why they chose to attend GSW and one experience they remember from Southwestern. More.

Mehaffy speaks at GSW Constitution Day event

What is the purpose of college? Well, according to George Mehaffy, vice president for leadership and change at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), its purpose is to “prepare the next generation of actively engaged citizens for democracy.” Mehaffy spoke Wednesday, Sept. 24 at a Georgia Southwestern convocation recognizing Constitution Day.More

Green receives KCACTF Teaching Artist award

Jeff Green, associate professor of theater and chair of the Department of Dramatic Arts at Georgia Southwestern, has just been chosen as the Region IV recipient of the Teaching Artist Award for 2008 by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). This regional award is given in appreciation of Green’s reputation and achievement as a teacher and as an artist and in recognition of his record of dedication to KCACTF. Region IV includes 10 southeastern states Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. More

Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, former POW shares story with students

Retired Army Specialist and former Prisoner of War (POW) Joseph Hudson was the keynote speaker at Georgia Southwestern State University’s third annual POW/Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition convocation Wednesday, September 17.More

Over $230,000 raised in honor of Griffin Bell, GSW PGM Program

It was a historic day yesterday in the life of Georgia Southwestern State University. In front of a crowd of friends and family approaching 300, the institution was privileged to name its newly acquired golf course at a ceremony after Griffin B. Bell, a former U.S. Attorney General, federal judge, GSW alumnus, and one of the 20th century’s most influential political figures. The new official name of the facility is known as the Griffin Bell Golf Links and Conference Center.More

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GSW remembers attacks on 9/11/2001

The GSW Student Government Association sponsored a reflection ceremony Thursday, Sept. 11 to honor the memory of the lives lost seven years ago.

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PGM Proposal accepted by PGA

Georgia Southwestern received word recently from the Professional Golf Association (PGA) that the University’s Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program proposal has been accepted, and a PGA site visit is scheduled for December. More

School of Nursing, RCI awarded $763,000 from HRSA

GSW and the RCI have been awarded $763,914 to establish a Prescription for Academic Success program within the School of Nursing for students from economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, including minority students. The funding comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More

Regents authorize Griffin Bell Golf Course naming

Today, in the second and final day of its August 2008 board meetings, the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia approved a number of requests from Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Kendall A. Blanchard, Ph.D. In particular, the BOR authorized the naming of the Georgia Southwestern Golf Links in Americus and Conference Center the “Griffin Bell Golf Links and Conference Center” in recognition of former U.S. Attorney General, GSW graduate and Americus native Judge Griffin Bell. More

University on track for record enrollment

The enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University is on pace to reach a record high.  As of the end of the day on Friday, August 15, 2804 students had enrolled. This is 399 or approximately 16 percent more students than were enrolled on the day of the final count in the Fall of 2007. More

Record number of students in campus housing

Move-In Day 2008 was a busy one Sunday, August 10 as the residence halls at Georgia Southwestern welcomed a capacity and new record 804 students. This number is an improvement of more than 50 occupants from fall 2007 when Georgia Southwestern housed a then record 751 students. More

GSW unveils updated logo to carry the University into its second century of educational service

Georgia Southwestern State University's identifying marks are getting a fresh look in preparation for the institution's 2006 centennial celebration.

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