The Eve Puckett Giving Tree Award is given by the Office of Community Engagement and Belonging to an undergraduate student who has left a lasting legacy of service at the university. Each recipient plants a tree on campus as an act of giving back to the community.To nominate an outstanding Georgia College & State University student, please complete the nomination form found here: Nominate a student form.Nominations are due Friday, April 3, 2026.
Georgia College & State University infielder Emily Hobbs has been named the Peach Belt Conference Softball Player of the Week ending March 22.Hobbs, a senior from Ochlocknee, Georgia, batted .571 (8-of-14) in five games last week for the Bobcats, who went 3-2 during the week. Hobbs, who was also named the Zaxbys Player of the Week, had a home run and drove in five runs to go along with four runs scored and a stolen base. Hobbs slugged .786 for the week and had a .533 on-base percentage. The...
Georgia College & State University outfielder Luke Boone has been named the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Player of the Week ending March 22.Boone, a junior from Richmond Hill, Georgia, batted .474 (9-of-19) in four games last week for the Bobcats, who went 2-2 during the week. Boone had four doubles and drove in eight runs to go along with two runs scored and two stolen bases. Boone slugged .684 for the week and had a .500 on-base percentage. The Bobcats face Valdosta State University...
Congratulations to the six Chemistry majors who represented Georgia College & State University in San Antonio, Texas, at PITTCON, the world's largest analytical chemistry conference. The following students presented their original undergraduate research at the conference: Seniors Sophia Meere, Carter Barnes and Bailey DassowJuniors Morgan Collins, Thomas Rice and Camille HodekThe students were mentored in their research by Drs. Lisse, McGill and Rosado. Not only did the students successfully...
The Mindful Monday for March 23 is a lyric from Leonard Cohen's 1992 song "Anthem": "There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Cohen's lyric reminds us that what might seem like imperfections or flaws in ourselves and others are not weaknesses. They are openings for growth and understanding of each other's humanity. When we chase perfection, we sometimes close off or repress parts of ourselves that make us unique. Being authentic and allowing others to experience...
Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium Keynote LectureIn Partnership with Georgia College & State University Research DayBillie Eilish, Princess Nokia, Girlhood, and Race in the Musical Vernacular of DepressionJessica A. Holmes, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Musicology University of CopenhagenThis keynote lecture examines how contemporary pop artists Billie Eilish and Princess Nokia transform experiences of sadness, anxiety, and loneliness into a shared musical language for Gen Z. Exploring...
Don't forget to complete the Healthy Minds Study for faculty and staff before March 30. Search your Georgia College & State University inbox for "Healthy Minds" or "GCSU Wellness Day" to access your unique survey link. The survey takes around 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and your responses are 100% confidential, meaning we cannot link your name to your responses in any way. Please reach out to Emily Jarvis (x8566) with any questions about the survey.
AUGUSTA, Ga. | Georgia College & State University infielder Cole Huddleston has been named the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Freshman of the Week ending March 15.Huddleston, a freshman from Palm Harbor, Florida, batted .571 (8-of-14) in four games last week for the Bobcats, who went 2-2 during the week. Huddleston had a double and drove in four runs to go along with four runs scored and a stolen base. Huddleston slugged .643 for the week and had a .625 on-base percentage. The Bobcats...
