Georgia Southwestern State University

GSW student Tasmyn McCauley recently placed first in the college division in the Albany Museum of Art's 7th annual essay contest, "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words." Tasmyn's essay, "Sharp Edges," was inspired by a 1657 oil on oak panel painting by Dutch artist Pieter Claesz titled "Still Life."

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named twenty freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students from Georgia, Alabama and Florida are the third group to enter the program since its creation in 2019.

On August 18, almost 400 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University.

The following local residents made the Summer 2021 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 437 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Summer 2021 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 437 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Summer 2021 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 437students recognized for scholastic achievement.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Cindy Brundle of Buford, GA recieved the Calmer of Storms Award for the Office of Recreation and Wellness at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Taylor Norris of Americus, GA recieved the Excel Award for the Office of Recreation and Wellness at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Ian Wynn, a senior from Plains, Ga., was named GSW's 2021 Outstanding Scholar, the university's highest academic honor.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kianna Atkinson of Fairburn, GA was named New Cane on the Block at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jamey Fowler of Camilla, GA recieved the Enagaged Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Cyrus Johnson of Ocilla, GA recieved the Rainbow Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

GSW's chapter for Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) held an induction ceremony followed by a reception honoring new members on Tuesday, April 27. Twenty-four students were officially inducted into BGS.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Himani Ahir of Navsari, India was named Droplet of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Chandler Posey of Warwick was recognized with the Distinguished Organization Officer Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Neha Budhathoki of Nepal was named Driplet of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students Makayla Graham of Atlanta, GA and Brandon Blue of Shiloh, GA were recognized for their work as Thunder Camp student directors at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Lisa Stoddard of South Jordan, UT was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Nursing at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Beau Millwood of Hoschton was named the Outstanding Graduate in Nursing at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Chandler Posey of Warwick was recognized for Excellence in Exercise Science at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jaleah Storr of McDonough was named Outstanding Athlete of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tyrone Wooten of Memphis, TN was named Rookie of the Year for the Office of Recreation and Wellness at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Tucker Smith of Fruitland Park, FL was named Outstanding Athlete of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Oneil Lewis of Americus was named Residential Leader of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Savannah Hall of Blakely received the Theopolis Ramsey Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Lorelle Carey of Loganville was named Outstanding Storm Spotter of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently hosted its 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium featuring student research on topics such as campaigning and social media, public schools and COVID-19, prison policy, racial stereotyping, history and politics, psychoanalysis, app development, mathematic modeling of love, and healthcare. Students from a variety of majors and fields shared their research projects with in-person oral presentations on Friday, April 23, while virtual poster presentations were uploaded to YouTube. This was the first Symposium in two years, as the pandemic led to the cancelation of the 2020 event.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Brandon Blue of Shiloh was named Student Government Association (SGA) Member of the Year at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Sabrina Hagler of Leesburg was named the third place winner in Academic Writing for the Delores Capitan Writing Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Lanie Bradford of Colquitt received the Excellence in Biology Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.