New Hires, Promotions & Retirements
Former Dean of GSW School of Computing and Mathematics Boris Peltsverger announces retirement
Former Dean of Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) School of Computing and Mathematics Boris Peltsverger will be retiring effective January 1, 2020 after serving GSW for 22 years.
Speaking about his time on campus, Peltsverger noted his pride in the graduates the computer science program has produced over the years. “Our students are employed by companies like Microsoft, IBM, Google, and Amazon,” said Peltsverger. “Although GSW is a small school, talented students can still be successful.”
During Peltsverger’s tenure, the computer science and mathematics programs recruited skilled faculty with practical experience in their fields. The programs have also received numerous grants over the years, including a $1.6 million grant from the NCR Corporation, a $250,000 grant from Motorola, and a $43,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.
Read more about Dr. Peltsverger's career at GSW here.
Mary Lopez joins Office of Disability Services
Mary Lopez joined the Office of Disability Services and Testing Center on January 6, 2020. Mary is a retired school teacher and serves as an assistant for Disability Services and GSW's Testing Center.