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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.

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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.

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Representation of the achievement named ' Hanae Colquitt recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight'.

Hanae Colquitt recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Hanae Colquitt of Ellaville, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - Mar 4

Tyeshia Walker recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Tyeshia Walker of Abbeville, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - Mar 4

Kennedy Daniels recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Kennedy Daniels of Sylvester, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - Mar 4
Representation of the achievement named 'GSW announces 27 students chosen for prestigious Marshals program'.

GSW announces 27 students chosen for prestigious Marshals program

Twenty-seven students have been selected to one of Georgia Southwestern State University's most prestigious and oldest organizations on campus, the GSW Marshals.
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Club or Organization - Feb 10
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Area Residents Make President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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President's List - 2025 Dec 31
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Area residents make Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Dean's List - 2025 Dec 31

Area Residents Make Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Honors List - 2025 Dec 31

Colby Hernandez recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Colby Hernandez of Ellaville, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Dec 30
Representation of the achievement named 'Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University'.

Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

The following area residents were among 551 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, Dec. 12 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.
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Graduation - 2025 Dec 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Cassidy Ware recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight'.

Cassidy Ware recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Cassidy Ware of McDonough, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Dec 30
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Area Residents Make President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Summer 2025 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 607 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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President's List - 2025 Sep 23
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Area Residents Make Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Summer 2025 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 607 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Honors List - 2025 Sep 23
Representation of the achievement named 'Over 520 incoming freshmen begin classes at Georgia Southwestern'.

Over 520 incoming freshmen begin classes at Georgia Southwestern

On Wednesday, August 13, over 520 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University.
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Enrollment - 2025 Sep 23

Area residents make Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Summer 2025 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 607 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Dean's List - 2025 Sep 23

DeShaun Simmons recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

DeShaun Simmons of Macon, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Aug 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Boone Prince recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight'.

Boone Prince recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Boone Prince of Cairo, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Aug 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Carsen Plumadore recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight'.

Carsen Plumadore recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Carsen Plumadore of Flowery Branch, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Aug 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Kaliyah Jordan recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight'.

Kaliyah Jordan recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Kaliyah Jordan of Ellaville, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.
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Who's Who - 2025 Aug 25

Veronica Simms earns Leadership Award

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Veronica Simms of Cataula, Ga. received the Leadership Award from GSW's Iota Iota Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The award was presented at GSW's 2025 ASN Pinning Ceremony on July 29 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2025 Jul 31

Sebastian Garzon earns Beacon in the Storm Award

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Sebastian Garzon of Peachtree City, Ga. received the Beacon in the Storm Award. The award was presented at GSW's 2025 ASN Pinning Ceremony on July 29 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2025 Jul 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Angi Jones earns Outstanding Academic Award'.

Angi Jones earns Outstanding Academic Award

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Angi Jones of Cordele, Ga. received the Outstanding Academic Award from GSW's Iota Iota Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society. The award was presented at GSW's 2025 ASN Pinning Ceremony on July 29 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jul 31
Representation of the achievement named 'Jade Sims named 2025 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern'.

Jade Sims named 2025 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jade Sims of Nashville, Ga. was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jun 10
Representation of the achievement named 'Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University'.

Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

The following area residents were among 240 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, May 9 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.
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Graduation - 2025 Jun 10
Honors List achievement badge.

Area Residents Make Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2025 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 885 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Honors List - 2025 Jun 4
Representation of the achievement named 'Dre'a Singleton named GSW's 2025 Outstanding Scholar'.

Dre'a Singleton named GSW's 2025 Outstanding Scholar

Avondre'a Singleton, known as Dre'a, was recently named Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 2025 Outstanding Scholar, the University's highest academic honor.
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Academic Award - 2025 May 21

Area residents make Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2025 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 885 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jun 4

Area Residents Make President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2025 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 885 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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President's List - 2025 Jun 4
Representation of the achievement named 'Henderson Hurdle receives 2025 Leaving a Legacy Award at Georgia Southwestern'.

Henderson Hurdle receives 2025 Leaving a Legacy Award at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Henderson Hurdle of Macon, Ga. received the Leaving a Legacy Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2025 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Students receive 2025 Outstanding University Pride Award at Georgia Southwestern'.

Students receive 2025 Outstanding University Pride Award at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students Boone Prince of Cairo, Ga. and Kaleb Hudson of Albany, Ga. received the Outstanding University Pride Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2025 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Savanna Lunsford named 2025 Student Employee of the Year at Georgia Southwestern'.

Savanna Lunsford named 2025 Student Employee of the Year at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Savanna Lunsford of Leesburg, Ga. was named the Student Employee of the Year at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2025 May 20
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