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.
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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Jun 10
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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Jun 10
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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Jun 4
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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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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Jun 4
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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May 21
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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May 20
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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May 20
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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May 20
Petrona Leon receives 2025 Outstanding Service Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Petrona Leon of Bonita Springs, Fla. received the Outstanding Service Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Winners named in 2025 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) announced three winners of the Delores Capitan Writing Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Zoee Jones receives 2025 Sigma Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Zoee Jones of Camilla, Ga. received the Sigma Leadership Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Edith Acevedo receives 2025 Outstanding Service Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Edith Acevedo of Leesburg, Ga. received the Outstanding Service Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Avondre'a Singleton receives 2025 Leaving a Legacy Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Avondre'a Singleton of Columbus, 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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May 20
Amir Middleton receives 2025 Outstanding Leadership Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Amir Middleton of McDonough, Ga. received the Outstanding Leadership Contributions Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Kaylee Goldman named 2025 Student Employee of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kaylee Goldman of Dallas, 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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May 20
Gloria Owens named 2025 Outstanding Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Gloria Owens of Hawkinsville, Ga. was named the Outstanding Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Abby Neville recognized for Excellence in Long-Term Care Management at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Abby Neville of Georgetown, Ga. was recognized for Excellence in Long-Term Care Management at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 20
Matthew Wilson named 2025 Outstanding On-Campus Business Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Matthew Wilson of Cairo, Ga. was named Outstanding On-Campus Undergraduate for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Lauren Engram named 2025 Outstanding Online Business Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Lauren Engram of Damascus, Ga. was named the Outstanding Online Undergraduate for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Kate Cromer named 2025 Outstanding ASN Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kate Comer of Macon, Ga. was named the Outstanding ASN Student at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Savana Bradford named 2025 Outstanding Business Graduate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Savana Bradford of Colquitt, Ga. was named Outstanding Business Graduate (MBA) for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Dhrumil Patel named 2025 Outstanding Computing Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Dhrumil Patel of Americus, Ga. was named the Outstanding Computing Undergraduate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Harikrishnan Nair named 2025 Outstanding Computing Graduate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Harikrishnan Nair of Edison, N.J. was named Outstanding Computing Graduate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Henderson Hurdle named 2025 Outstanding BSN Student at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Henderson Hurdle of Macon, Ga. was named the Outstanding BSN Student at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Rebekah Cooper awarded 2025 Dudley Academic Scholarship at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Rebekah Cooper of Leesburg, Ga. was awarded the Cynthia Dudley Academic Scholarship at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Kristy Joy Smith named 2025 Outstanding MSN Student in Nursing at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kristy Joy Smith of Americus, Ga. was named the Outstanding MSN Student in Nursing at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Boone Prince receives Leadership in Exercise Science award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Boone Prince of Cairo, Ga. received the Leadership in Exercise Science award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 16
Kaylee Gotthardt receives 2025 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 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Georgia Pritchard named 2025 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Georgia Pritchard of Slyvester, Ga. was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate for the GSW at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Program at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15