Columbus State University Alumni Association

09/10/2026

Pay it forward and help a Columbus State University student prepare for theirs. Whether you have 15 minutes or a few hours, your career experience can help bridge the gap between campus and career!
🔹 Mentor: Quick phone chats or LinkedIn advice
🔹 Speak: Guest speaking for classes or campus clubs
🔹 Guide: Host a student for a 1-day job shadow
🔹 Prepare: Lead mock interviews and attend networking events

Join Cougar Career Connections to make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/ezVRfJne

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

CSU alumnus Blair Brown ’92 has been inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, joining his father as only the second father-son duo to receive this honor.

As executive director of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, he continues to support Rangers and their families while preserving their legacy.

Read more: https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/brown-92-makes-father-son-history-with-induction-into-us-army-ranger-hall-of-fame/

07/27/2026

Christi Pennington Rubio ’99 turned career pivots into executive leadership!
Now serving as chief brand and business development officer at Colony Bank , she credits CSU faculty with building the professional foundation behind her success.

Read her full CSU story: https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/the-power-of-the-pivot-how-rubio-99-embraced-change-on-her-way-to-the-c-suite.php

07/13/2026

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Check out ESS alumnus Cameron McCarty in the CSU news...

https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/research-internships-help-launch-nasa-career-for-mccarty-14/

Cameron, a graduate of the ESS Astrophysics and Planetary Geology track, was highlighted for his work on NASA's Artemis II launch that sent astronauts on a historic 10-day lunar flyby.

Kudos to Cameron for all of his accomplishments!

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Interested in a career in robotics engineering or earth and space science? Learn how you can use one of our B.S. or M.S. degrees as a springboard into a career in robotics engineering, astronomy, environmental science, geology, or science education by visiting our ESS departmental website!

https://www.columbusstate.edu/earth-space-sciences/

07/13/2026

Congratulations 🎊🎉 Nicholas and Richard Sostillio! Thank you for all that you both do in the theatre community.

06/06/2026

Had a great meeting today with the CSU Alumni Association Board of Directors! Lionel Haynes, Jr. was recognized for his service as President and Michele McIntire was passed the gavel starting her presidency. Many thanks to these dedicated alumni volunteers for their service to Columbus State. Go Cougars!

05/16/2026

🚨 Double Your Gift! 🚨

Columbus State Family, here's your chance to make a difference for our Columbus State Family, here’s your chance to make a difference for our Columbus State University School of Nursing program AND for the patients our future nurses will care for. Your Ride for Miracles donation now through Friday will double, thanks to an anonymous matching donor gift!!

Click on the link: https://cfcv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1122
Thank you for helping us make a difference in one child’s life.

05/09/2026

Congratulations Chris!

Way to go, Christian Grier ’15! We’re thrilled to see you named Muscogee County School District’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. As a Clubview Elementary teacher and proud CSU grad, you inspire us all.

‼️ Fun fact: Half of this year’s honorees are CSU alumni! Check out the full list and celebrate with us:
https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/columbus-state-grads-dominate-list-of-2026-muscogee-county-teacher-of-year-honorees/

Columbus State University's College of Education and Health Professions
Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation
Columbus State University Alumni Association
Clubview Elementary School PTA