Georgia Southwestern State University

06/02/2026

We're excited to announce a renewed partnership with Albany Technical College that creates a seamless pathway for students looking to further their education. Students who complete an associate degree at Albany Tech may transfer into select bachelor’s degree programs at GSW, including accounting, information technology, early childhood education and nursing.

AMERICUS, Ga. (June 2, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University and Albany Technical College have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to create a seamless pathway for students seeking to continue their education from Albany Tech to GSW.

06/02/2026

GSW's student-athletes recently earned the PBC's top academic honor for the fourth consecutive year!

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- Georgia Southwestern State University won its fourth straight Peach Belt Conference Presidents' Academic Award at Tuesday night's annual awards dinner in Hilton Head. This is the sixth overall award for GSW, giving them the most of any institution since the conference founded th...

05/28/2026

Congratulations to these GSW students on receiving $1,000 gas cards! This impactful program helps ease travel costs, supporting students as they juggle education, work, and life. Thanks to the generosity of Charles Eames of Waycross and a special partnership with Perry Brothers Oil Company, Inc., these gas cards are redeemable at any of their 17 Gas N' Go locations across South Georgia.

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 28, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) students Jessica Gibbs of Perry, Savannah Harrod of Leslie and Hayley McCoy of Americus received $1,000 gas cards through the GSW Foundation’s competitive essay contest held earlier this spring.

05/27/2026

GSW brought home several awards from the Peach Belt Conference awards dinner last night, including the inaugural Campus Spirit and Engagement Award!

HILTON HEAD, SC -- The Peach Belt Conference announced that Georgia Southwestern State University has claimed the inaugural 2025-26 Campus Spirit and Engagement Award at the league's annual awards dinner in Hilton Head on Tuesday night.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to our Division of Business and Finance! They earned the Certificate of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting from the University System of Georgia for the third year in a row.

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 26, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) Division of Business and Finance has once again been recognized for its outstanding financial stewardship, receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting from the University System of Georgia (USG) ...

05/22/2026

Thank you, Dr. Johnston, for being an unwavering champion of Georgia Southwestern over these last two years. GSW has broken records and seen remarkable growth in many areas thanks to your vision and passion for higher education.

We wish you all the best as you embark on your next presidential role and extend heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding contributions to the campus and community.

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 22, 2026) – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., has been named president of the University of Montevallo (UM) in Alabama.

05/21/2026

Congrats again to all those recognized at this year's Academic Awards Ceremony!

AMERICUS, Ga. (May 21, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) held its Academic Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23 in Jackson Hall.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Maddie Taylor, a recent accounting graduate from Tazewell, who was chosen as GSW's 2026 Outstanding Scholar - the University's highest academic honor!

https://www.gsw.edu/news/2026/05/madeline-taylor-of-tazewell-named-gsws-2026-outstanding-scholar

05/20/2026

Dr. Laura Gosa shares how Georgia Southwestern’s 100% online, nationally ranked Master of Science in Nursing programs empower working nurses to step into advanced practice, leadership, education, and informatics roles—boosting both their earning potential and their impact on healthcare.

Learn more at www.gsw.edu/GradNursing.

05/18/2026

Members of the President’s Circle gathered at GSW's Griffin Bell Conference Center on May 15 for a special donor reception. Thank you to our donors who support us year after year. Your continued generosity makes a lasting impact!