Mission Statement GSW Alumni Association 

The Mission of Georgia Southwestern State University Alumni Association is to unite and encourage alumni loyalty, support and involvement in the University. 

In an effort to increase enrollment and retention of students at GSW, the Alumni Association utilizes alumni event proceeds and donations to offer scholarships to incoming and current GSW students with family members who are alumni. Our current raffle ticket fundraiser will benefit this scholarship. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship application deadline is February 15.   

The GSW Alumni Association publicly recognizes our most dedicated alumni. The Aeolian Award is chosen based on outstanding lifetime achievement as a distinguished alumni and community leader. To nominate an alumni for the Aeolian Award please complete this form and email to alumni@gsw.edu. In 1986, the Leewynn J. Finklea Award was created to recognize outstanding alumni service to GSW and was named in honor of our first alumni director.  To nominate an alumni for the Leewynn Finklea award, please complete this form and email to alumni@gsw.edu. 

The Alumni Association also recognizes GSW faculty and staff who have contributed to the mission of the association. In 1980, the development of the Professor of the Year Award heralded the beginning of an important, ongoing tradition. This award is chosen by  graduating seniors from the previous year and is awarded in the Spring. The Outstanding Staff Member Award was developed to recognize members of GSW staff who have tirelessly assisted alumni above the call of duty.

Update Your Information

Click here to update your personal or professional achievements, or to notify us of the death of an alumni. View your alumni record in our Online Alumni Directory.

A Word Before You Go

The GSW Alumni Association compiles an annual book of advice from our distinguished alumni to be given to our newest alumni during the graduation ceremony that marks their entrance into the GSW alumni family.  Please click here to submit a quote.