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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.

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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.

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Keandria Rockwell recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Keandria Rockwell of Warwick, 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.
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Who's Who - 2023 Jan 6

Dalton Holley recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Dalton Holley of Blakely, 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.
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Who's Who - 2023 Jan 6

Elia Zarate recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Elia Zaratey of Atlanta, 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.
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Who's Who - 2023 Jan 6
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Circling up for Sarah

Every college graduate has a story to tell. For Sarah Mathis, it's a story of perseverance through two liver transplants to finish her degree with the unwavering support of her family, friends, and the GSW community. Sarah expresses immense gratitude for the community at GSW and her hometown of Statesboro who "circled up to support me and my family through everything."
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Graduation - 2023 Jan 6
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Brooke Tome recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Brooke Tome of Bainbridge, 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.
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Who's Who - 2023 Jan 6
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Nearly 500 incoming freshmen begin classes at Georgia Southwestern

On Wednesday, August 10, nearly 500 incoming freshmen - the largest freshman class in GSW history - began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University.
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Enrollment - 2022 Aug 22

Sylvia Gary recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Sylvia Gary 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.
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Who's Who - 2022 Jul 11

Michaela Reed recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Michaela Reed of Albany, 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.
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Who's Who - 2022 Jul 11
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Ric Ware recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Ric Ware of Albany, 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.
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Who's Who - 2022 Jul 11
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Eighteen GSW students selected for President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named eighteen incoming 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, Florida and South Carolina are the fourth group to enter the program since its creation in 2019.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 8
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LaDona Taylor recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

LaDona Taylor 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.
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Who's Who - 2022 May 26
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Joe Lovelace recognized as GSW Canes Spotlight

Joe Lovelace of Riverdale, 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.
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Who's Who - 2022 May 26
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Jacob Fontin places second in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium

Jacob Fontin of McDonough, Ga. recently won second place in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 4th 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 22.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 26

Elia Zarate wins Faculty Choice Award at GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium

Elia Zarate of Atlanta, Ga. recently won the Faculty Choice Award at Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 4th 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 22.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 26

Nursing students win Provost's Choice Award in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium

Madison Cheek of Americus, Ga., Morgan Christian of Jackson, Ga., and Megan Townsend of Zebulon, Ga. recently won the Provost's Choice Award in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 4th 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 22.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 26
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Nursing students win Student's Choice Award in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium

Nursing majors Jada Barfield of Pelham, Ga., Lindsey Alford of Ellaville, Ga., Parker Munn of Americus, Ga., Janice Goodin of Ellaville, Ga., and Tyler Cobb of Tifton, Ga. recently won the Student's Choice Award in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 4th 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 22.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 26
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Ian Wynn places first in GSW's Undergraduate Research Symposium

Ian Wynn of Plains, Ga. recently won first place in Georgia Southwestern State University's (GSW) 4th 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 22.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 25
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GSW undergraduates showcase student research

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently hosted its 4th 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 22.
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Research / Grant - 2022 May 25

Area Residents Make Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2021 Academic Achievement List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 542 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Honors List - 2022 May 24

Area residents make Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2022 Dean's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 542 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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Dean's List - 2022 May 24
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Area Residents Make President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University

The following local residents made the Spring 2022 President's List at Georgia Southwestern State University and were among 542 students recognized for scholastic achievement.
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President's List - 2022 May 24
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Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

The following area residents were among nearly 300 students who earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Georgia Southwestern State University during the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, May 13 in the Convocation Hall of the Student Success Center.
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Graduation - 2022 May 24
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Jared Donalson recognized for Excellence in Exercise Science at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Jared Donalson of Albany was recognized for Excellence in Exercise Science at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28
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Emily Oliver receives 2022 Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Emily Oliver of Baconton received the Kirt Myers Excellence in Teaching Award at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28

Kelsey Womack named 2022 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Kelsey Womack of Americus was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28

Haley Kintzinger named 2022 Outstanding Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Haley Kintzinger of Cuthbert was named the Middle Grades Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28
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Levie Walsh named 2022 Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Levie Walsh of Tifton was named the Outstanding Elementary Education Teacher Candidate for the GSW at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Program at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28
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Dailyn Fretwell named 2022 Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Dailyn Fretwell of Albany was named the Outstanding Secondary Education Teacher Candidate at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28
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Anna Tipper awarded 2022 Dudley Academic Scholarship at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Anna Tipper of Sylvester was awarded the Cynthia Dudley Academic Scholarship at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Academic Award - 2022 Apr 28

Palmer Braunstein named 2022 Storm Spotter Rookie of the Year at Georgia Southwestern

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Palmer Braunstein of Macon was named Storm Spotter Rookie of the Year at GSW's 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.
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Leadership - 2022 Apr 28
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