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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) accounting students, in partnership with the Sumter County Extension...

GSW announces 27 students chosen for prestigious Marshals program

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Twenty-seven students have been selected to one of Georgia Southwestern State University’s most prestigious and...

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

AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the GSW Alumni Association hosted its fourth annual Gold Force Gala...

A Legacy of Leadership: Boone Prince’s Impact at Georgia Southwestern

Recent Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) graduate Boone Prince of Cairo leaves behind a legacy of leadership, service and academic...

GSW IT seniors excel in certification exams, highlighting career-ready skills

AMERICUS, GA (Dec. 11, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) continues to raise the bar in technology education with a major success...

Three GSW commuter students each awarded $1,000 gas cards through essay contest

AMERICUS, Ga. (Dec. 8, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) commuter students Philip Eisel-Elder of Decatur, Jayden Holloway of...

Dr. Lettie Watford named interim dean of GSW’s College of Education

AMERICUS, Ga. (Nov. 25, 2025) — Professor Emerita Lettie Watford (’82), Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean of the College of Education at...

Georgia Southwestern announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients

AMERICUS , Ga. (Nov. 25, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced its outstanding alumni recognized for their professional...

Georgia Southwestern sets historic enrollment record surpassing 4,000 students for the first time

AMERICUS, GA (Nov. 21, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has reached a major milestone this fall, surpassing 4,000 students for...

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