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        "title": "News",
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        "pubDate": "Tue, 7 Apr 2026 14:39:22 EDT",
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                "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",
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                "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",
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                "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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": "",
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                                "category": [
                                           "Philanthropy",                                           "Education"                                        ]
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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                                           "People",                                           "Alumni"                                        ]
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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                                           "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",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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                                           "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",
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            ,                    {
                "title": "GSW announces 27 students chosen for prestigious Marshals program",
                "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/02/gsw-announces-27-students-chosen-for-prestigious-marshals-program.html",
                "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Twenty-seven students have been selected to one of Georgia Southwestern State University’s most prestigious and oldest organizations on campus, the GSW Marshals.",
                "pubDate": "Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST",
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            ,                    {
                "title": "GSW honors Outstanding Alumni at Gold Force Gala, raises funds for student success and scholarships",
                "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2026/02/gsw-honors-outstanding-alumni-at-gold-force-gala-raises-funds-for-student-success-and-scholarships.html",
                "description": "AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and the GSW Alumni Association hosted its fourth annual Gold Force Gala on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the new Griffin Bell Conference Center, bringing together over 250 guests for an evening of celebration and philanthropy.",
                "pubDate": "Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST",
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            ,                    {
                "title": "A Legacy of Leadership: Boone Prince’s Impact at Georgia Southwestern",
                "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/12/a-legacy-of-leadership-boone-princes-impact-at-georgia-southwestern.html",
                "description": "Recent Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) graduate Boone Prince of Cairo leaves behind a legacy of leadership, service and academic excellence – and steps confidently into a promising future in healthcare. A December 2025 graduate with a degree in exercise science, Boone participated in one of GSW’s pre-professional pathway programs and has been accepted into the occupational therapy program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where he will begin classes in May 2026.",
                "pubDate": "Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST",
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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                                           "Education"                                        ]
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            ,                    {
                "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",
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                "title": "Georgia Southwestern announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients",
                "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/11/georgia-southwestern-announces-2026-outstanding-alumni-award-recipients.html",
                "description": "AMERICUS , Ga. (Nov. 25, 2025) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced its outstanding alumni recognized for their professional and personal achievements as well as their contributions to the University. All recipients will be honored during the fourth annual Gold Force Gala, scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the new Griffin Bell Conference Center.",
                "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST",
                "author": "",
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            ,                    {
                "title": "Dr. Lettie Watford named interim dean of GSW’s College of Education",
                "link": "https://www.gsw.edu/news2025/11/dr-lettie-watford-named-interim-dean-of-gsws-college-of-education.html",
                "description": "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 State University (GSW) effective December 1, 2025. She assumes the role following the appointment of Rachel Abbott, Ph.D., as GSW’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.",
                "pubDate": "Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST",
                "author": "",
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