GSW Website Search
- Apply
- About
- Academics
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- Athletics
- Student Life
- myGSW
- A-Z Index
- Directory
- Map
- Visit
- Give
GSW celebrated its most successful Day of Giving yet, raising a record-breaking $223,021 during its seventh annual event on Thursday, September 18. The University surpassed its ambitious goals of 600 donors and contributions from all 50 states, marking a new milestone in GSW’s fundraising history.
A total of 602 donors from across the U.S. and three additional countries contributed to scholarships, athletics, program enhancements, campus facilities, and student leadership. This year’s Day of Giving saw a 35 percent increase in dollars raised compared to last year, bringing the cumulative total to more than $745,000 since the initiative launched in 2019.
“This is my favorite day of the year,” said Stephen Snyder, executive director of the GSW Foundation and assistant vice president for Advancement. “The generosity and engagement of the Georgia Southwestern community never ceases to amaze me. Everyone involved in this event is intent on seeing that every goal is met, and the energy in Americus that day is palpable. Thank you to the volunteers, donors and the businesses that partnered with GSW this year. I am so grateful for them all.”
Learn more about the Day of Giving results.
TEDx enthusiasts are invited to Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) third annual TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU event on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The public event and will be held in GSW’s Magnolia Manor Nursing Auditorium inside the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex.
The evening’s theme, “Small Town, Big Vision,” celebrates how small-town communities can ignite innovation, foster collaboration and inspire bold ideas that shape the future. Featuring talks on entrepreneurship, civil rights, community leadership, disability advocacy, music and dance from local changemakers, the event shows how bold vision and lasting impact often emerge from humble beginnings.
Tickets are on sale now at gsw.edu/TEDx. VIP admission is $100 and includes premium seating, access to the VIP Lounge access with open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and a commemorative TEDx t-shirt. General admission tickets are $50, and GSW student tickets are $20. Tickets are limited - secure yours today. Additional TEDx shirts are available for $20.
Learn more about TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU's 2025 event.
GSW has once again earned national recognition, ranking #48 in the Top Public Universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Colleges list.
GSW also placed #62 in Top Performers on Social Mobility, #96 in Best Regional Universities in the South, and #249 in Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Learn more about GSW's rankings.
The eighth annual Under the Lights event saw a school-record crowd of 1,329 fans for the women's soccer team home opener. The evening began with games, food trucks, and face painting while the Sumter County High School Panther Band provided halftime entertainment.
The Lady Canes beat Brewton-Parker Christian University 5-0 and the night ended with a spectacular post-match fireworks show.
Check out additional highlights from the game and the full photo album.
Georgia Southwestern recently announced the Academic Achievement List, Dean's List and President's List for Summer 2025. A total of 607 students qualified for the honors lists for the term.
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for an honors list:
Three GSW teams were recently ranked in their respective preseason polls.
The men's golf team was ranked sixth in the country according to the Preseason Bushnell/Golfweek NCAA Division II Coaches Poll from the Golf Coaches Association of America. This ranking extends the Hurricanes' consecutive streak of top 25 rankings to 49. The Hurricanes return two important pieces from last year's team in Sam Brown and Joao Costa. Four new Hurricanes will join alongside those two with goals of a successful season.
The men's soccer team was picked to finish fifth of seven teams in the PBC coaches poll. The Hurricanes are set for an exciting 2025 campaign, welcoming a strong and versatile recruiting class of 16 newcomers—one of the largest in program history—while building off positive momentum from last year when they were picked sixth in the coaches poll and matched their third-highest total for PBC wins in a season.
The women's soccer team received its highest PBC preseason coaches poll mark in program history. They were picked to finish seventh of 11 schools, setting expectations while fueling a competitive fire ahead of the season. Under the direction of second-year head coach Jacob Crawford, the Lady Hurricanes are riding the wave of a landmark 2024 season where they posted a program high in PBC victories (4) and tied their overall mark for most wins in a season (7). Highlights included a historic first-ever victory over University of North Georgia, a program-defining result that showcased the team's progress and resilience.
Collins attends USG Staff Council ConferenceChelsea Collins, GSW Staff Senate Chair and Director of Marketing and Communications, attended the 2025 USG Staff Council Conference at Valdosta State University on September 30. Centered on the theme “Thriving through Change,” the conference focused on how higher education professionals can adapt to shifting demands with resilience, creativity, and a renewed focus on leadership, learning, and personal wellness. Collins heard from Chancellor Sonny Perdue, VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal, Keynote Speaker Dr. Gerald Williams, and several other distinguished presenters during track sessions. She also joined colleagues from across the USG in a fun, competitive COSA (Council on Staff Affairs) Feud game, similar to Family Feud, where her team proudly came out on top. "Thank you to Staff Senate for allowing me to represent GSW at this year's conference," Collins shared. "I brought back valuable insights and resources that I look forward to sharing with Staff Senate, who can then carry them back to their respective areas."
Sophomore goalkeeper Noah Kasin was named Peach Belt Conference Goalkeeper of the Week by the league office. He turned in the fourth clean sheet of his collegiate career to lead the Hurricanes to a 1-0 victory over Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in its season opener Friday evening.
Read more about Kasin's performance.
An essay titled "The Deep Roots of Helena in All’s Well that Ends Well" by Associate Professor Jesse Russell, Ph.D., was accepted to be published in All’s Well That Ends Well and Its Afterlives, which is forthcoming from Palgrave Macmillan.
Associate Professor of Sociology Debaleena Ghosh, Ph.D., recently co-wrote an article titled "A Travel Ban is Nothing New: Moral Panic, Moral Entrepreneurs, and Immigration Policy" for The Journal of Public and Professional Sociology. The article abstract is below.
"The U.S. travel ban on Muslims was part of a historical pattern to curb immigration. In this paper, we take a historical-comparative approach to analyze two cases: The Chinese Exclusion Act and the Muslim Ban. We show how moral panics fueled by moral entrepreneurs led to immigration policies banning both groups and how historical events were important in the process. In the Chinese case, cultural stereotypes and competition with other immigrant groups led to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. In the Muslim case, 9/11 led moral entrepreneurs to associate all Muslims with terrorism, setting the stage for moral panic and the 2017 Muslim ban. While specific events differed, we find that the process of moral panic and the role of moral entrepreneurs were similar in both cases, as moral entrepreneurs played a similar role in both cases of fomenting fear and encouraging discrimination to further their personal and political ends."
Takeita Clark joined the Office of Public Safety as a part-time public safety officer on September 14.
Malika Jones joined the College of Arts and Sciences as the senior administrative assistant to the academic dean on September 15.
As of September 1, Christi Kendrick is now the assistant director of field and clinical experiences in the College of Education. She previously served as the administrative assistant for the college.
Nathan Henderson, shuttle van driver in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, left that role on September 12.
Hollis Clayton passed away on September 18. He worked for 28 years in GSW's Physical Plant and retired in 2017.
On September 12, members of the GSW community gathered for a celebration of the life of Associate Profess or Nursing Ramona Mulleins-Foreman, who passed away in July. Friends, colleagues and family shared memories of her and the Southwest Georgia Nurse Honor Guard paid tribute to her service as a nurse.
The GSW Computer Club recently visited with the residents of Magnolia Manor to help them with their technology needs. The Magnolia Manor project was started in 2017 by Computer Club Advisor Karen Cook, Ed.D. The club members and residents enjoy both the assistance and the companionship during their visits.
GSW alumnus Sid Walker, Urban Planner for the City of Americus, shared valuable insights on marketing student organizations, building club awareness, and introduced powerful tools to support organizational growth at a recent GSW Computer Club meeting.
The College of Business and Computing welcomed Draffin Tucker back to campus for an Employer Spotlight event on September 17. Held in the Business, History & Political Science Building lobby, the event gave students the opportunity to meet representatives from the firm, explore career opportunities, and learn more about the accounting profession.
Employer Spotlight events are designed to connect students with industry leaders, providing valuable insight into career paths while also allowing employers to engage directly with future talent. Draffin Tucker’s continued presence on campus reflects their commitment to supporting students as they prepare for professional success.
Thank you soooo much for making the 7th annual Day of Giving a success. We have calculated 602 donors from all 50 states amounting to over $223,000!!! Unbelievable!
You all have been a tremendous help in your personal gifts, your hospitality in volunteering and your advocacy for the day and for GSW! Thank you again so much!
I’d like to say a special thanks to the Advancement Team in preparing for this big day (for months), and executing it with outstanding results. Thank you!!!
I’m so proud to be a part of GSW!"
- Stephen Snyder, Assistant Vice President for Advancement & GSW Foundation Executive Director
Find more events on the GSW academic calendar, on Canes Connect, and on the Events Open to the Community webpage.
