{ "title": "News", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/newsindex.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:41:21 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "GSW earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/06/gsw-earns-national-recognition-for-preparing-future-elementary-teachers-in-the-science-of-reading.html", "description": "Americus, Ga. (June 9, 2026)—The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.", "pubDate": "Tue, 9 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/education-building.webp", "category": [ "Announcements", "Education" ] } , { "title": "Dr. Kerry J. Palmer Named President of Georgia Southwestern State University", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/06/dr-kerry-j-palmer-named-president-of-georgia-southwestern-state-university.html", "description": "The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Kerry J. Palmer president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), effective Aug. 1, 2026.", "pubDate": "Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/kerry-palmer.webp", "category": [ "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "From the President: Thank you, Americus", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/06/from-the-president-thank-you-americus.html", "description": "For the past two years, Americus has been home to me in a way that extends far beyond my role as president of Georgia Southwestern State University. Today, I am writing to share news that brings with it a great deal of emotion for me.", "pubDate": "Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/johnston.webp", "category": [ "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "Georgia Southwestern, Albany Tech renew partnership to expand transfer opportunities", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/06/georgia-southwestern-albany-tech-renew-partnership-to-expand-transfer-opportunities.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (June 2, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University and Albany Technical College have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to create a seamless pathway for students seeking to continue their education from Albany Tech to GSW. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 2 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/albany-tech.webp", "category": [ "Partnerships", "Education" ] } , { "title": "Three GSW students receive $1,000 gas cards through donor program", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/three-gsw-students-receive-1,000-gas-cards-through-donor-program.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students Jessica Gibbs of Perry, Savannah Harrod of Leslie and Hayley McCoy of Americus received $1,000 gas cards through the GSW Foundation’s competitive essay contest held earlier this spring. ", "pubDate": "Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/collage.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Philanthropy", "Partnerships" ] } , { "title": "GSW earns award for excellence in accounting and reporting for third year in a row", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/gsw-earns-award-for-excellence-in-accounting-and-reporting-for-third-year-in-a-row.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 26, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Division of Business and Finance has once again been recognized for its outstanding financial stewardship, receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting from the University System of Georgia (USG) at the FY26 Year-End Workshop. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/accounting-award.webp", "category": [ "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW President Michelle Johnston accepts new role in Alabama", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/gsw-president-michelle-johnston-accepts-new-role-in-alabama.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 22, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., has been named president of the University of Montevallo (UM) in Alabama.", "pubDate": "Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/johnston.webp", "category": [ "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW students recognized at annual Academic Awards Ceremony", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/gsw-students-recognized-at-annual-academic-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 21, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its Academic Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23 in Jackson Hall.", "pubDate": "Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/academic-awards.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } , { "title": "Madeline Taylor of Tazewell named GSW’s 2026 Outstanding Scholar", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/madeline-taylor-of-tazewell-named-gsws-2026-outstanding-scholar.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 20, 2026) — Madeline Taylor was recently named Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) 2026 Outstanding Scholar, the University’s highest academic honor.", "pubDate": "Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/maddie-taylor-scholar.webp", "category": [ "Education", "People", "Alumni" ] } , { "title": "GSW faculty and staff recognized at annual awards ceremony", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/gsw-faculty-and-staff-recognized-at-annual-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (May 8, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 30 in the Storm Dome.", "pubDate": "Fri, 8 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/awards-hero.webp", "category": [ "Education", "People", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "From the President: Spring Semester Wrap-Up", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/05/from-the-president-spring-semester-wrap-up.html", "description": "As another academic year draws to a close at Georgia Southwestern State University, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude and pride, both in what we’ve accomplished together and in what lies ahead for our students, our campus, and our community.", "pubDate": "Wed, 6 May 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/canes-corner-may.webp", "category": [ "Education", "Community", "Enrollment" ] } , { "title": "GSW students recognized at annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/gsw-students-recognized-at-annual-student-affairs-awards-ceremony.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (April 27, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 22 in the Storm Dome.", "pubDate": "Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/student-affairs-awards.webp", "category": [ "Community", "People", "Announcements" ] } , { "title": "GSW students present research at annual Undergraduate Symposium", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/gsw-students-present-research-at-annual-undergraduate-symposium.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (April 21, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) hosted its 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research on topics such as biology, chemistry, communication, computer science, English, history, marketing, math, nursing, political science and psychology.", "pubDate": "Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/research-symposium.webp", "category": [ "Education" ] } , { "title": "GSW finishes fourth at USG Regents Cup Debate; Senior Miller named Top Speaker", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/gsw-finishes-fourth-at-usg-regents-cup-debate-senior-miller-named-top-speaker.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (April 17, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) delivered a standout performance at the 2026 University System of Georgia (USG) Regents Cup Debate Tournament, finishing fourth overall out of 16 competing institutions and earning second place within the state college and university sector. ", "pubDate": "Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/gsw-at-regents-debate.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": "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": "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": "From the President: Learning by Serving", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/04/from-the-president-learning-by-serving.html", "description": "At Georgia Southwestern State University, we believe education is most powerful when it extends beyond the classroom. Service-learning is rooted in real-world experience, community engagement, and global awareness. It’s not just an added benefit of a GSW education. It is central to who we are and how we prepare our students to lead meaningful lives.", "pubDate": "Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/canes-corner-april.webp", "category": [ "Community", "Education" ] } , { "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" ] } ] }