Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Gabrielle Bunch of Americus, Ga. was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Soraya Partow of Kirkland, Wash. was named Outstanding Computing Graduate Student at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Emma Morgan of Wray, Ga. was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate for the GSW at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Program at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Rees Smith of Albany, Ga. was named the Outstanding Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Alison Stubbs of Mauk, Ga. was named the Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Heidi Anderson of Jesup, Ga. received the Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jonathan Saye of Americus, Ga. received the Dr. Richard W. Litwhiler Award for Health and Physical Education at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jenna Scott of Unadilla, Ga. received the Excellence in Political Science Award at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Lindsey Fortson of Sylvester, Ga. was named the Outstanding Online Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Katherine Jackson of Snellville, Ga. was named the Outstanding ASN Student at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kassidy Clack of Pitts, Ga. was named the Outstanding BSN Student at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Erika Hills of Leesburg, Ga. was named the Outstanding MSN Student in Nursing at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Dorian Leverette-Kater of Conyers, Ga. was recognized for Excellence in Long-Term Care Management at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Savana Jones of Americus, Ga. received the Beacon in the Storm Award. The award was presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Macy Taylor of Ochlocknee, Ga. won first place in the academic writing category of the 2026 Dolores Capitan Writing Awards. The awards were presented at GSW's 2026 Academic Awards Ceremony on April 23 in Jackson Hall.

The following area residents were among 261 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony held on Thursday, May 7 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.

The following local residents made the Spring 2026 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 849 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 849 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Spring 2026 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 849 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

Tyeshia Walker of Abbeville, 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.

Hanae Colquitt of Ellaville, 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.

Kennedy Daniels of Sylvester, 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.

Twenty-seven students have been selected to one of Georgia Southwestern State University's most prestigious and oldest organizations on campus, the GSW Marshals.

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following area residents were among 551 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, Dec. 12 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

The following local residents made the Fall 2025 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 942 students recognized for scholastic achievement.

Colby Hernandez of Ellaville, 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.

Cassidy Ware 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.

The following local residents made the Summer 2025 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 607 students recognized for scholastic achievement.