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.
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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Jul 31
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
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
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
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
Trent Bennett receives 2025 Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Trent Bennett of Butler, Ga. received the Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Jacob Long receives 2025 Litwhiler Award for Health & Physical Education at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jacob Long of Americus, Ga. received the Dr. Richard W. Litwhiler Award for Health and Physical Education at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Jalen Holmes named 2025 Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jalen Holmes of Montezuma, Ga. was named the Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Maelyn Poole named 2025 Outstanding Online Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Maelyn Poole of Ellaville, Ga. was named the Outstanding Online Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Jeslyn Olson receives 2025 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 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Gillian Garcia receives 2025 Excellence in Criminal Justice Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Gillian Garcia of Warner Robins, Ga. received the Excellence in Criminal Justice Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Tamiya Graham receives 2025 Excellence in Political Science Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tamiya Graham of Fitzgerald, Ga. received the Excellence in Political Science Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
MaShayla Kendrick, Sahil Patel, and Feifei Xie win first place for Best Talk in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium
MaShayla Kendrick of Dawson, Ga., Sahil Patel of Leesburg, Ga., and Feifei Xie of Qingdao City, China recently won First Place Best Talk in Room 2413 in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with an oral presentation or poster presentation on Friday, April 18.
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May 15
Morgan Dollar receives 2025 Excellence in History Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Morgan Dollar of Leesburg, Ga. received the Excellence in History Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Avondre'a Singleton receives the 2025 Excellence in Psychology Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Avondre'a Singleton of Columbus, Ga. received the Excellence in Psychology Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Amelia Howard receives 2025 Excellence in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Amelia Howard of Buena Vista, Ga. received the Excellence in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Award at GSW's 2024 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 25 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15
Katie Rogers receives 2025 Excellence in Biology Award at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Katie Rogers of Preston, Ga. received the Excellence in Biology Award at GSW's 2025 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 24 in the Storm Dome.
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May 15