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.
Edith Acevedo Cordero receives 2026 Leaving a Legacy Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Edith Acevedo Cordero of Leesburg, Ga. received the Leaving a Legacy Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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Elizabeth Dingler receives 2026 Outstanding University Pride Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Elizabeth Dingler of Butler, Ga. received the Outstanding University Pride Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Nakayla Kennedy receives 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Nakayla Kennedy of Warner Robins, 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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May 21
Jazsmine Tomlin named 2026 Student Employee of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jazsmine Tomlin of Warner Robins, Ga. was named the Student Employee of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Totteona Woods named 2026 New Student Employee of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Totteona Woods of Ellenwood, Ga. was named the New Student Employee of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Janila Diggs named 2026 Outstanding New Zephyr at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Janila Diggs of Albany, Ga. was named Outstanding New Zephyr at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Olivia Henderson named 2026 Greek Woman of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Olivia Henderson of Clarkston, Ga. was named Greek Woman of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Christian Aguilar receives 2026 Outstanding Service Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Christian Aguilar of Newton, 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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May 21
Joseph McKeller named 2026 Outstanding NPHC Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Joseph McKeller of Ideal, Ga. was named Outstanding NPHC Member of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Christian Aguilar named 2026 Greek Man of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Christian Aguilar of Newton, Ga. was named Greek Man of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Allie Dalton named 2026 Zephyr of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Allie Dalton of Baldwin, Ga. was named Zephyr of the Year at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 21
Jillian Haddow wins second place in Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jillian Haddow of Sugar Hill, Ga. won second place in the academic writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Kayla Vinson wins third place in Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kayla Vinson of Leesburg, Ga. won third place in the academic writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Afeni Powers wins first place in Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Afeni Powers of Dawson, Ga. won first place in the creative writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Tyeshia Walker wins second place in Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tyeshia Walker of Abbeville, Ga. won second place in the creative writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Stanley Henry wins third place in Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Stanley Henry of Jakin, Ga. won third place in the creative writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Patrice Drains awarded 2026 Dudley Academic Scholarship at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Patrice Drains of Fort Valley, Ga. was awarded the Cynthia Dudley Academic Scholarship at GSW's Spring 2026 BSN Pinning Ceremony on May 6 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Rosemary Porter receives 2026 Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Rosemary Porter of Buena Vista, Ga. received the Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Award at GSW's Spring 2026 BSN Pinning Ceremony on May 6 in Jackson Hall.
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May 20
Perry Bennett receives 2026 Outstanding University Pride Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Perry Bennett of Americus, Ga. received the Outstanding University Pride Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Noah Bridges receives 2026 Excellence in Biology Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Noah Bridges of Leesburg, Ga. received the Excellence in Biology Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Trinity Daniels McNear receives 2026 Leaving a Legacy Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Trinity Daniels McNear of Americus, Ga. received the Leaving a Legacy Award at GSW's 2026 Student Affairs Awards Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Emily Crenshaw receives 2026 Excellence in Communication and Emerging Media Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Emily Crenshaw of Americus, GA received the Excellence in Communication and Emerging Media Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Amari Rudison receives 2026 Excellence in English Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Amari Rudison of Loganville, GA received the Excellence in English Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Kaylee Gotthardt receives 2026 Excellence in Mathematics Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kaylee Gotthardt of Leesburg, Ga. received the Excellence in Mathematics Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall. This is the second time she had receieved this award.
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May 18
Hanae Colquitt receives the 2026 Excellence in Psychology Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Hanae Colquitt of Americus, Ga. received the Excellence in Psychology Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Jeslyn Olson receives 2026 Excellence in Sociology Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jeslyn Olson of Leesburg, Ga. received the Excellence in Biology Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall. This is the second time she has won this award.
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May 18
Axel-Ambroise Gravel named 2026 Outstanding Business Undergraduate Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Axel-Ambroise Gravel of Villebichot, France was named Outstanding Business Undergraduate Student for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Alex Rennert named 2026 Outstanding Business Graduate Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Alex Rennert of Ellaville, Ga. was named Outstanding Business Graduate Student for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Layla Gamble named 2026 Outstanding Online Business Undergraduate Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Layla Gamble of Watertown, Wis. was named the Outstanding Online Undergraduate Student for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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May 18
Aidan Jordan named 2026 Outstanding Computing Undergraduate Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Aidan Jordan of Albany, Ga. was named the Outstanding Computing Undergraduate Student at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.
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