Georgia Southwestern State University, located in Americus, Ga., is a public, four-year unit of the University System of Georgia with approximately 3,500 students. Georgia Southwestern offers outstanding professional programs of study as well as degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences and graduate programs in business, computer science, education, and nursing. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern is recognized as one of the best value colleges in the nation. Visit www.gsw.edu for more information.
(see more)Georgia Southwestern State University, located in Americus, Ga., is a public, four-year unit of the University System of Georgia with approximately 3,500 students. Georgia Southwestern offers outstanding professional programs of study as well as degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences and graduate programs in business, computer science, education, and nursing. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern is recognized as one of the best value colleges in the nation. Visit www.gsw.edu for more information.
Tyrianna Anderson receives 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tyrianna Anderson of Macon, Ga. received the Outstanding Leadership Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Adriana Hortelano receives 2026 Outstanding Service Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Adriana Hortelano of Ellaville, Ga. received the Outstanding Service Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Edith Acevedo Cordero receives 2026 Alpha Psi Lambda Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Edith Acevedo Cordero of Leesburg, Ga. received the Alpha Psi Lambda Leadership Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Olivia Henderson named 2026 Outstanding Sorority Leader at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Olivia Henderson of Clarkston, Ga. received the Chief Oris Bryant Jr. Outstanding Sorority Leader Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Joseph McKeller named 2026 Outstanding Fraternity Leader at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Joseph McKeller of Ideal, Ga. received the Chief Oris Bryant Jr. Outstanding Fraternity Leader Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Elizabeth Dingler named 2026 Alpha Psi Lambda Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Elizabeth Dingler of Butler, Ga. was named Alpha Psi Lambda Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Tiphanie Butler named 2026 Alpha Psi Lambda Rising Leader at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tiphanie Butler of Cordele, Ga. was named Alpha Psi Lambda Rising Leader at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Tyrianna Anderson named 2026 Residential Leader of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tyrianna Anderson of Macon, Ga. was named Residential Leader of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Natalie Heath named 2026 Alpha Psi Lambda Newcomer of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Natalie Heath of Dawson, Ga. was named Alpha Psi Lambda Newcomer of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Chaylia Brown named 2026 SET Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Chaylia Brown of Sunrise, Fla. was named Student Engagement Team Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Cailey Ware named 2026 Drop Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Cailey Ware of McDonough, Ga. was named Drop Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Jacobe Jenkins named 2026 Appeals Committee Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jacobe Jenkins of Albany, Ga. was named Student Government Association's Appeals Committee Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Isaiah Archie named 2026 Rec Well Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Isaiah Archie of North Charleston, S.C. was named Recreation and Wellness Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Jaden Means named 2026 Events Committee Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jaden Means of Locust Grove, Ga. was named Student Government Association's Events Committee Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Talaysia Franklin named 2026 Service Committee Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Talaysia Franklin of Albany, Ga. was named Student Government Association's Service Committee Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Mason Jordan named 2026 Rules and Ethics Committee Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Mason Jordan of Macon, Ga. was named Student Government Association's Rules and Ethics Committee Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Za'ronica Fedd named Executive Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Za'ronica Fedd of Albany, Ga. was named Student Government Association's Executive Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Jillian Haddow receives 2026 Outstanding Service Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jillian Haddow of Sugar Hill, Ga. received Student Government Association's Outstanding Service Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Claudine Mae Rodriguez recognized for community service at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Claudine Mae Rodriguez of Americus, Ga. was recognized for completing the most community service hours among Student Government Association members at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Levi Hefton recognized for community service at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Levi Hefton of Albany, Ga. was recognized for completing the most community service hours among Student Government Association members at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Arianna Morgan recognized for community service at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Arianna Morgan of Griffin, Ga. was recognized for completing the most community service hours among Student Government Association members at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 26
Delaney Thomas wins first place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Delaney Thomas of Carrollton, Ga. won First Place Best Talk in Room 2410 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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Demijanae Nurinda Aguilar wins first place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Demijanae Nurinda Aguilar of Dawson, Ga. won First Place Best Talk in Room 2413 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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Kristyn Griffin wins first place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Kristyn Griffin of Cordele, Ga. won First Place Best Talk in Room 2417 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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Charles Hiatt, Dominique Solomon and Zackery Payne win second place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Charles Hiatt of Blakely, Ga., Dominique Solomon of Washington, D.C. and Zackery Payne of Leesburg, Ga. won Second Place Best Talk in Room 2410 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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May 26
Taylor Poe wins second place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Taylor Poe of Americus, Ga. won Second Place Best Talk in Room 2413 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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May 26
Ivey Knight, Christopher Hickman and Olivia Henderson win second place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Ivey Knight of Leesburg, Ga., Christopher Hickman of Albany, Ga., and Olivia Henderson of Clarkston, Ga. won Second Place Best Talk in Room 2410 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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May 26
Hanae Colquitt wins first place for Best Poster in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Hanae Colquitt of Ellaville, Ga. won First Place Best Poster in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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May 26
Chemistry Club wins second place for Best Poster in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Chemistry Club members Kenneth Daniels of Sylvester, Ga., Noah Bridges of Leesburg, Ga., Jesus Galvan of Desoto, Ga., Jillian Haddow of Sugar Hill, Ga., Owen Morey of Niceville, Fla., Kayden Poole of Ellaville, Ga., and Claudine Mae Rodriguez of Americus, Ga. won Second Place Best Poster in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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May 26
Grayson Freeman wins Provost's Choice in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
Grayson Freeman of Leesburg, Ga. won Provost's Choice in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 8th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation in April.
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