{ "title": "News", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/newsindex.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "", "pubDate": "Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:38 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "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": "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": "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": "The Legacy Bibi Built", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/the-legacy-bibi-built.html", "description": "When Vivian (Bridges) Milton ’65 first enrolled at Georgia Southwestern, she had no idea she was starting a family tradition that would span three generations, multiple degrees and countless memories on and off the field. ", "pubDate": "Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/family-hero.webp", "category": [ "People", "Alumni" ] } , { "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": "Apply to GSW for free during Apply to College Month in March", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/03/apply-to-gsw-for-free-during-apply-to-college-month-in-march.html", "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (March 4, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is waiving its undergraduate application fee throughout the month of March during Georgia's Apply to College Month and continues to waive the test score requirements for SAT/ACT for regular admission to the University.", "pubDate": "Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/apply-for-free-to-gsw.webp", "category": [ "Announcements", "Enrollment" ] } , { "title": "GSW Freshman Wins Gold at 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games", "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/02/gsw-freshman-wins-gold-at-2025-special-olympics-world-winter-games.html", "description": "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 Southwestern State University’s freshman class already knows what it feels like to stand atop the podium.", "pubDate": "Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/images/jayda-hughes.webp", "category": [ "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" ] } ] }