{ "title": "Education", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/newseducation.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:35:18 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "Duo Fuerza strikes a new chord at Georgia Southwestern", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/duo-fuerza-strikes-a-new-chord-at-georgia-southwestern.html", "description": "At Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), something new is taking shape. As the university’s first-ever Ensemble-in-Residence, Duo Fuerza is creating new opportunities for hands-on learning, performance and community connection.", "pubDate": "Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/duo-fuerza.webp", "category": [ "Education", "People" ] } , { "title": "GSW’s HAIL Teaching Showcase brings together faculty and staff for innovative pedagogy", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/gsws-hail-teaching-showcase-brings-together-faculty-and-staff-for-innovative-pedagogy.html", "description": "On April 3, 2026, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted the HAIL Teaching Showcase, a full-day event organized by HAIL (High-Impact Approach to Integrative Learning) director Paul Dahlgren, Ph.D., and assistant directors Jennifer Ryer, Ph.D., and Annie Laurie Nichols.", "pubDate": "Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/hail-event.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern State University named #1 Most Affordable MBA in the U.S.", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/georgia-southwestern-state-university-named-1-most-affordable-mba-in-the-u.s.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (April 1, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been ranked as offering the #1 most affordable Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program in the United States, according to a recent ranking by MBA Grad Schools.", "pubDate": "Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/affordable-mba.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern, Chattahoochee Valley Community College team up for education program collaboration", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/georgia-southwestern-chattahoochee-valley-community-college-team-up-for-education-program-collaboration.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (April 1, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC), located in Phenix City, Ala., recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to ensure concurrent enrollment and a smooth transition from CVCC to GSW’s bachelor’s degree programs in education.", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/gsw-cvcc.webp", "category": [ "Partnerships", "Education" ] } , { "title": "GSW hosts Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, awards top student ventures", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/gsw-hosts-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-competition-awards-top-student-ventures.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (March 25, 2026) – The College of Business and Computing (COBAC) at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently hosted its first-ever Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, showcasing student-driven business ideas and entrepreneurial talent.", "pubDate": "Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/innovation-entrepreneurship-competition.webp", "category": [ "Community", "Education" ] } , { "title": "GSW graduates rank #3 in earnings one year after graduation", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/gsw-graduates-rank-3-in-earnings-one-year-after-graduation.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (March 19, 2026) — Graduates of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) rank third in median earnings among institutions in the University System of Georgia (USG) one year after graduation, according to data compiled by the USG for alumni employed within the state.", "pubDate": "Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/graduate-earnings.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern students receive free laptops through USG Foundation gift", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/georgia-southwestern-students-receive-free-laptops-through-usg-foundation-gift.html", "description": "Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students now have greater access to technology thanks to a recent gift of refurbished laptop computers.", "pubDate": "Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/laptops.webp", "category": [ "Philanthropy", "Education" ] } , { "title": "Ushering in a New Era of Excellence", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/ushering-in-a-new-era-of-excellence.html", "description": "When Dr. Michelle R. Johnston arrived in Americus in June 2024 as the 12th president of Georgia Southwestern State University, the weight of history was immediately evident. ", "pubDate": "Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/johnston-cover.webp", "category": [ "Enrollment", "Community", "Education", "People" ] } , { "title": "Rutha Harris to deliver keynote address at GSW’s 46th Annual MLK Convocation", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/02/rutha-harris-to-deliver-keynote-address-at-gsws-46th-annual-mlk-convocation.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will host its 46th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. in the GSW Convocation Hall.", "pubDate": "Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/rutha-harris.webp", "category": [ "Education", "People", "Community" ] } , { "title": "GSW accounting students offer free tax preparation through VITA program in partnership with Sumter County Extension Service", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/02/gsw-accounting-students-offer-free-tax-preparation-through-vita-program-in-partnership-with-sumter-county-extension-service.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 11, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) accounting students, in partnership with the Sumter County Extension Service, are offering free tax preparation services to the Americus community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).", "pubDate": "Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/vita.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Partnerships", "Community" ] } , { "title": "GSW IT seniors excel in certification exams, highlighting career-ready skills", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/12/gsw-it-seniors-excel-in-certification-exams-highlighting-career-ready-skills.html", "description": "AMERICUS, GA (Dec. 11, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) continues to raise the bar in technology education with a major success in its innovative Information IT Server Management course.", "pubDate": "Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/gsw-students-it.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } , { "title": "Three GSW commuter students each awarded $1,000 gas cards through essay contest", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/12/three-gsw-commuter-students-each-awarded-1,000-gas-cards-through-essay-contest.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Dec. 8, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) commuter students Philip Eisel-Elder of Decatur, Jayden Holloway of Ideal and Melea Perry of Dawson have each been awarded a $1,000 gas card through a competitive essay contest. ", "pubDate": "Mon, 8 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/gas-card-collage.webp", "category": [ "Partnerships", "Education", "Philanthropy" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern sets historic enrollment record surpassing 4,000 students for the first time ", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/11/georgia-southwestern-sets-historic-enrollment-record-surpassing-4,000-students-for-the-first-time.html", "description": "AMERICUS, GA (Nov. 21, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has reached a major milestone this fall, surpassing 4,000 students for the first time in its history.", "pubDate": "Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/record-fall-enrollment1.webp", "category": [ "Enrollment", "Education", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW’s online master’s in computer science ranked #1 most affordable in the nation", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/11/gsws-online-masters-in-computer-science-ranked-1-most-affordable-in-the-nation.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has been ranked the #1 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Computer Science program in the nation, according to a recent national affordability study published by Research.com. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/mscs-most-affordable.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW celebrates ribbon cutting and grand opening for newly renovated James Earl Carter Library", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/10/gsw-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-and-grand-opening-for-newly-renovated-james-earl-carter-library.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated a major milestone on Friday, October 17, with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the newly renovated James Earl Carter Library.", "pubDate": "Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/library-ribbon-cutting.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW’s Empty Bowls 12th annual event set for Nov. 8, helping to eliminate hunger locally", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/10/gsws-empty-bowls-12th-annual-event-set-for-nov-8-helping-to-eliminate-hunger-locally.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Faculty and students in the Department of Visual Arts at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), along with Harvest of Hope and local restaurants, are coming together for the 12th annual Empty Bowls event to help local families by selling hand-crafted ceramic bowls and soup on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.", "pubDate": "Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2024/images/emptybowls.webp", "category": [ "Community", "Philanthropy", "Education" ] } , { "title": "GSW to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for newly renovated James Earl Carter Library", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/10/gsw-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-newly-renovated-james-earl-carter-library.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 10, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is set to reopen the newly renovated James Earl Carter Library on Friday, Oct. 17 at 11:00 a.m. The campus and Americus community is invited to attend. The ribbon cutting will take place as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities.", "pubDate": "Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/james-earl-carter-library.webp", "category": [ "Announcements", "Education" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/10/georgia-southwestern-ranks-among-top-public-universities-in-the-south.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2025) – Georgia Southwestern State University (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. ", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/us-news-rankings.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern powers $115 million economic impact to region", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/08/georgia-southwestern-powers-115-million-economic-impact-to-region.html", "description": "AMERICUS, GA (August 12, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) contributed $115.4 million to the regional economy in fiscal year 2024, a 14.5% increase from the previous year, according to a new report from the University System of Georgia (USG).", "pubDate": "Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/economic-impact-2025.webp", "category": [ "Enrollment", "Education", "Community" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern ASN students honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/08/georgia-southwestern-asn-students-honored-at-nursing-pinning-ceremony.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (August 7, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) honored 45 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students during a Pinning Ceremony held Wednesday, July 29, in the Storm Dome.", "pubDate": "Thu, 7 Aug 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/images/gsw-asn-students-20251.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } ] }