The Mindful Monday for Jan. 19 is a quote from former President Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." Trying something new, taking a risk or stepping out of our comfort zone requires courage. When the goal or the reward are important enough, we feel more motivated to move forward. Rather than focus on what's holding you back, place your attention on the outcome and visualize your success.Help...
The Mindful Monday for Jan. 12 is a quote from well-known management theorist Peter Drucker: "The best way to predict the future is to create it." We cannot eliminate uncertainty from our lives, but rather than worry that the future is a great big unknown, try taking one positive step each day toward clarifying and achieving your goals. Tomorrow is created by the actions you take today.Help us promote a culture of wellbeing at Georgia College & State University!Receive the MM in your...
GREENWOOD, Ind. | Georgia College & State University had six scholar-athletes - Emily Agi, Tessa Balsman, Mackenzly Cheely, Sarah King, Sarah Mason, and Savannah Sause - named to the College Sports Communicators NCAA Divsion II Women's Soccer Academic All-District® Team. To be nominated, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.50 cumulative grade-point average and must be a have either played in 90 percent or started in 66 percent of their team's matches.It is the second...
By Gil Pound Sophomore Charlotte Williams is blending skills from multiple disciplines to prepare for her future, embodying Georgia College & State University’s designation as the state’s public liberal arts university. The Johns Creek, Georgia native is an art major concentrated on graphic design with a minor in management information systems. She hopes to one day leverage her multidisciplinary education into a unique career, like user experience design or creating 3D renderings for...
AUGUSTA, Ga. | Georgia College & State University guard C.J. Jones has been named the Peach Belt Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week ending Dec. 14.Jones, a sophomore from Suwanee, Georgia, helped the Bobcats to a 2-0 week as they remained undefeated in PBC play. Jones, who was also named the Zaxby's Player of the Week for GCSU, averaged 29.5 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Bobcats last week. Jones shot 62.5 percent (20-of-32) from the floor, including 57.1 percent (8-of-14)...
By Michael MacEachern The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics is ranked first among all NCAA Division II public institutions in the nation in academic success rate, having recently earned this distinction in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. "Year after year, our leading academic success rate among NCAA DII public institutions demonstrates the solid commitment we have to student success," said Cathy Cox, president of GCSU. "It's so much more than a focus by...
By Amanda Respess Over 400 Georgia College & State University graduates walked the commencement stage Saturday, Dec. 13, at a ceremony held at the university’s Milledgeville campus. While the majority of degree-earners were bachelor’s grads, nearly one-third earned graduate degrees including master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. “Commencement is one of our most joyful and meaningful traditions — a day when we come together to recognize the hard work, resilience and remarkable...
The Mindful Monday for Dec. 8 is a quote from musician Dave Grohl: "No one is you, and that is your power." Grohl's words are a call for self-acceptance and confidence that we bring something good and necessary to the people and places we encounter. This week, focus on your strengths and unique qualities rather than engaging in self-criticism. Having a positive mindset will only enhance those great traits!Receive the MM in your inbox each week by opting in for our mailing list.Follow...
Happy almost the end of the semester!The 71st Biannual Midnight Breakfast is quickly approaching. It'll be held Monday, Dec. 8, from 10 p.m. until 12 a.m.Faculty, staff and friends of the university are invited to volunteer at Midnight Breakfast to serve breakfast to our students. Volunteers are needed from 9:45 p.m. until midnight. As a volunteer, you will receive a Midnight Breakfast theme hat along with serving the student body breakfast at the MAX. The theme this year is Thunder...
