By Maggie Forrester and Amanda RespessSpencer Kirkley is the first graduate of the GC THRIVE program at Georgia College & State University. Middle Georgia’s first and only inclusive post-secondary education program, GC THRIVE enables young adults ages 18 to 28 with intellectual disabilities to attend college with their peers.While GC THRIVE students are non-degree seeking, graduates earn a Certificate of Completion in Liberal Arts Education by enrolling in two Georgia College courses...
By Amanda RespessNearly 1,500 students will graduate from Georgia College & State University this weekend, including 12 valedictorians from across the university’s four academic colleges. Georgia College valedictorians are students who complete their academic career with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.Meet the ValedictoriansCharlotte Aexel is a triple major earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in: English, concentrating in creative writing; World Languages & Cultures, concentrating...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. | The NCAA announced the field for the 2025 Division II Women's Tennis Tournament Monday (May 5) evening and Georgia College & State University has earned the No. 7 seed in the Southeast regional.The Bobcats (15-6), which is ranked No. 29 nationally by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, will be making their 26th appearance in the NCAA tournament and first time since 2023.GCSU will face No. 2 seed University of North Georgia (18-6) in the opening round of Southeast...
MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST SPRING 2025 - May 5🍳 Free Food | 🎉 Bingo | 🎬 Movie ❌ No Meal Plan Needed!🕕 Line Starts at 6 p.m. | 📽️ Movie at 7:30 p.m. | 🚪 Doors Open at 10 p.m.📍Line: Donahoo Lounge📍Food: The MaxBring your friends - Let’s pack the Max!
Story by Kylie Rowe, Photos and video by Caroline Wood, Jaffeth Tequia, Maggie Forrester and Kylie RoweOn April 25, students gathered at the Centennial Center – some arriving at noon – to see their favorite band. The 2025 Spring Concert catered to indie and alternative Bobcats with performances by Wallows, Medium Build and Subatomic.The spring concert was electric, and an exciting opportunity for the GCSU students and alumni in attendance.Wallows, comprising Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston,...
AUGUSTA, Ga. | Six Georgia College & State University baseball players landed on one of the All-Peach Belt Conference teams.Bradley Wilson led the way as he was named the league's Pitcher of the Year in addition to being named to the All-PBC first team. Joining Wilson on the first team are Braeden Smith and Ben Hamacher. Mason Brown, Gabe Wuerth and Evan Cowan were second-team selections. Wilson is the fourth Bobcat in program history to be named the Pitcher of the Year in the Peach...
AUGUSTA, Ga. | Georgia College & State University has five represented on the 2025 All-Peach Belt Conference Softball teams.Kam Caldwell was named to the All-PBC first team and was named the league's Player of the Year, while Brittany Johnson was nabbed as the conference's Coach of the Year. Divina Checo, Karlie Gutierrez and Sydney Lancaster were second team All-Peach selections for the Bobcats. It was the second All-PBC laurels for Caldwell and Guiterrez and the first for Checo and...
Milledgeville Main Street will host First Friday: Hometown Celebration this Friday, May 2, from 5 to 11 p.m. on the 100 block of West Hancock Street downtown!Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Milledgeville. Enjoy live student performances, local vendors and non-profits, food and drinks, kid-friendly activities, giveaways and more!Make sure you visit the Georgia College & State University event sponsor table...
Milledgeville Main Street will host First Friday: Hometown Celebration this Friday, May 2, from 5 to 11 p.m. on the 100 block of West Hancock Street downtown!Residents and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Milledgeville. Enjoy live student performances, local vendors and nonprofits, food and drinks, kid-friendly activities, giveaways and more!Make sure you visit the Georgia College & State University event sponsor table for...
We are honored to welcome four distinguished speakers who will join us in celebrating this significant milestone for our graduates. Their biographies are included below for your reference. We look forward to the thoughtful and inspiring remarks they will offer as we proudly send our newest class of Bobcat graduates into the next chapter of their lives. College of Health Sciences - Friday, May 9, 2 p.m.Speaker: Dr. Joy L. King (’10, ’15, ’17) DNP, FNP-C, MBA, APRNDr. Joy L. King is...
