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.
Twenty-four students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society
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.
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2021 Jun 2
Himani Ahir named 2021 Droplet of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 Jun 2
Chandler Posey recognized with Distinguished Organization Officer Award at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 Jun 2
Neha Budhathoki named 2021 Driplet of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 Jun 2
Thunder Camp student directors recognized at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 Jun 2
Lisa Stoddard named 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student in Nursing at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Beau Millwood named 2021 Outstanding Graduate in Nursing at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Chandler Posey recognized for Excellence in Exercise Science at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Jaleah Storr named 2021 Outstanding Athlete of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Tyrone Wooten named 2021 Rookie of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Tucker Smith named 2021 Outstanding Athlete of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Oneil Lewis named 2021 Residential Leader of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Savannah Hall awarded 2021 Theopolis Ramsey Award at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
Lorelle Carey named 2021 Outstanding Storm Spotter of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 27
GSW undergraduates showcase student research
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.
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2021 May 27
Brandon Blue named 2021 SGA Member of the Year at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Sabrina Hagler named third place winner in 2021 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Lanie Bradford receives 2021 Excellence in Biology Award at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Stephanie Lampp receives 2021 Excellence in Criminal Justice Award at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Ashley Thornton named 2021 Outstanding Online Business Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Michaela Reed named second and third place winner in 2021 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Robert Hughey receives 2021 Excellence in English Award at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Kirsten Hinderliter named first place winner in 2021 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Jon Marsh named second place winner in 2021 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Dorothy Bryans named 2021 Outstanding On-Campus Business Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Barry Kinservik named first place winner in 2021 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Sarah Madore named 2021 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Bryce Bass named 2021 Outstanding Computer Science Undergraduate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Kelsey Booker named 2021 Outstanding Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26
Cassidy Tawzer named 2021 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern
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.
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2021 May 26