Georgia Southwestern State University

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.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Stephanie Lampp of Rentz received the Excellence in Criminal Justice Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Michaela Reed of Albany was named the second place winner in Academic Writing and the third place winner in Creative 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 Ashley Thornton of Bastrop, LA was named the Outstanding Online Undergraduate for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kirsten Hinderliter of Leesburg was named the first 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 Jon Marsh of Americus was named the second place winner in Creative 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 Robert Hughey of Americus received the Excellence in English Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Barry Kinservik of Andersonville was named the first place winner in Creative 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 Dorothy Bryans of Covington was named Outstanding On-Campus Undergraduate for the College of Business and Computing at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Sarah Madore of Butler was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Bryce Bass of Leesburg was named the Outstanding Computer Science Undergraduate at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kelsey Booker of Mt Vernon was named the Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Cassidy Tawzer of Tifton was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate for the GSW at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Program at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Sydney Lashley of Bonaire was named the Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Olivia Moore of Kennesaw was named Life-Save 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 Leila Hamed received the Excellence in Psychology Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Michael Langston of Albany received the Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at GSW's 2021 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 22 in the Storm Dome.

The following local residents made the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 612 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following area residents were among 245 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 15 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.

The following local residents made the Spring 2021 Academic Achievement at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 612 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Spring 2021 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 612 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following area residents were among 444 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, December 12 in Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center. GSW recognized Spring, Summer and Fall graduates in the Class of 2020 across four smaller, socially-distanced ceremonies.

The following local residents made the Fall 2020 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 632 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Fall 2020 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 632 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Fall 2020 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 632 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

Nineteen students at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) were officially inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society on Thursday, October 1. The socially-distanced ceremony, originally planned for the spring semester, was postponed due to COVID-19 and the campus closure.

Georgia's Own Credit Union awarded $1,000 to 23 students selected by a panel of judges who considered academic record, financial need, school/community service, and an essay. Including the $23,000 committed to this year's recipients, Georgia's Own has awarded nearly $140,000 in scholarships to Albany students over the last 16 years.

On August 12, almost 500 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University. This is the largest freshmen class in 50 years.