Georgia Southwestern State University

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alison Stubbs of Mauk, Ga., Noah Gibbs of Rochelle, Ga., and Kaylee Gotthardt of Leesburg, Ga. recently won Second Place Best Talk in Room 2410 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.

Jamesha Hollomon of Ellaville, Ga. recently won Second 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.

Nicholas Wood of Americus, Ga., Claudine Mae Rodriguez of Americus, Ga. and Conner James of Ellaville, Ga. recently won First Place Best Talk in Room 2417 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.

Connor Mathis of Albany, Ga. recently won Second Place Best Talk in Room 2417 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.

Maribel Brizendine of Albany, Ga. recently won First Place Best Poster 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.

Kaylee Hodges of Milton, Fla., Neely Austin of Valley, Ala., Paige Adams of Leesburg, Ga., and Rebekah Cooper of Leesburg, Ga. recently won Second Place Best Poster 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.

Avondre'a "Dre'a" Singleton of Columbus, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.

Noah Roberts of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.

Grace Layman of Ellaville, Ga. recently won First Place Best Talk in Room 2410 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.

Trinity Daniels McNear of Columbus, Ohio was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.

Amir Middleton of McDonough, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.

Sophia Aparicio-Malacara of Americus, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.

The following area residents were among 588 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony held on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.

The following local residents made the Fall 2024 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 845 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Fall 2024 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 845 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Fall 2024 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 845 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

GSW students dedicated over 400 volunteer hours at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Fla. This incredible nonprofit resort provides cost-free, unforgettable vacations for critically ill children and their families. These students made a lasting impact through compassionate service, bringing smiles and joy to those who need it most.

Leigh Bailey of Moultrie, Ga. was recently featured as a Canes Spotlight at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) in Americus, Ga. Canes Spotlights highlight GSW students who hold leadership roles, are involved in extracurricular activities and excel academically on campus.