Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is growing its reputation as an institution focused on undergraduate research. “At orientation, I had a student in criminal justice come up and say that GC Journeys was the reason she chose Georgia College,” said Jordan Cofer, associate provost for Transformative Learning Experiences. “And then I had the parents of a biology student come up and tell me they're so excited about undergraduate research. They wanted to know all the opportunities...
Story developed by University Communications It’s going to be a competitive year! Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Intramural Sports will field 430 teams competing in 9 different sports at the beginning of this semester. That’s a GCSU Intramural Sports record for the number of teams competing at one time. With about 1,400 students signed up to play intramural sports heading into the first phase of the semester, roughly one out of every four GCSU students participates in an...
Hope Browning, a senior at Georgia College & State University, never thought she would venture overseas with people she didn’t know. Yet, that’s what she did, thanks to the Erin Semple Morrarty Memorial Scholarship and an additional Georgia College study abroad scholarship. As a candidate for Georgia College’s Leadership Certificate Program (LCP), one of the requirements for the certificate is to complete an internship, practicum or study abroad program. So, Browning chose to participate...
Story and Photos by University Communications. The Georgia College & State University community gathered to mark a new chapter in the institution’s 133-year history, the inauguration of President Cathy Cox. In the ceremonial highlight of the daylong celebration, University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue conferred upon Cox a presidential medallion emblazoned with the official seal of Georgia College & State University, signifying the transition to her leadership of the institution...
Story and Photos by University Communications. For incoming Georgia College & State University freshmen, the Saturday before classes start is not the last opportunity to get some rest - it’s their first chance to give back. GC Gives Day is an annual right-of-passage, in which new students team up with their hall mates and fan out across Baldwin County to engage in community service projects and learn more about the community that will host their college experience. This year, roughly...
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Full name: Brayden Miller Where are you from? Adairsville, Georgia What high school did you attend? Adairsville High School What is the most important thing you learned in high school? When I first started high school, especially moving from a different city, I didn't try very hard. But I learned the importance of giving the effort I have to what I do while I’m doing it—in extracurriculars like Cross Country and in my academics, especially environmental science. Are there any teachers...
With over 170 student organizations, clubs and activities, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) supports a wide variety of student interests. Greek life and intramurals are a big part of that, but a variety of clubs also provide a platform for students to express themselves. At the table for Georgia College Miracle, the largest student-run fundraiser at GCSU, Spencer Petty thinks he’s found an organization that resonates with him. He cares about other people’s mental well-being...
Georgia College junior Dominic Arienzo has been playing baseball since age four. It’s a skill that came natural to him. The Morgan County native plays baseball for Georgia College and the Macon Bacon—a Macon, Georgia, based wood-bat collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Coastal Plain League. Arienzo chose to play for the Macon Bacon, so he could be closer to home during the summer. Last summer he played baseball in Boone, North Carolina. “The level of competition I was...
That’s a wrap on new student orientation for June! Around 750 incoming students came through the doors of the Arts and Sciences Auditorium to learn about the people, places and resources that will support their collegiate journey. Getting their Bobcat cards gave students the opportunity to picture themselves at college. But that wasn’t the only opportunity these students had to shine on camera. Many took advantage of the Bobcat Booth for photos, and here are some of the results.
