As the state’s public liberal arts university, Georgia College is in the unique position to showcase a diversity of topics—especially when it comes to undergraduate research. More than 60 students from all disciplines participated in the university’s 25th Annual Student Research Conference at the end of March. In addition to oral presentations, there were virtual and in-person poster sessions outside Arts and Sciences and in Peabody Auditorium. New this year, there were also special...
As senior Wesley Simpson walks across campus, he can strike up a conversation with anyone he passes. Whether he knows them through classes or sports, with his friendly demeanor he never meets a stranger. The economics major and standout basketball player credits growing up in a military family and moving around for his outgoing personality. “I was able to develop my ability to get to know people fast,” Simpson said. “I am able to make connections and make friends easily. I’ve also...
Throughout the year, you can make an impact on women at Georgia College and fulfill their needs, campus-wide, by donating to the Women’s Giving Circle (WGC). WGC members contribute an annual gift, then determine where funds are allocated. “We researched other Women's Giving Circles across the nation, talking about how we wanted to structure ours on campus, doing an initial outreach to folks. Then we launched it for the first time in the fall of 2020 and worked on fundraising,” said...
Twelve female student-athletes attended the Heidi Samprone Women’s Athletics Leadership Luncheon in February. They heard from top women administrators at Georgia College and learned what it takes to grow as a leader. Dr. Sheri Noviello, dean of the College of Health Sciences described the volatility of health care and what it takes to be a leader. “You don't have to be in a position of authority to be a leader,” she said. “I truly believe that each one of you—sooner or later—must...
The creation of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Historical Preservation Plaza at Georgia College, honoring the nine historically African American international fraternities and sororities—the “Divine Nine” stemmed from Fraternity and Sorority Life looking into honoring the heritage of these organizations on campus. The collective efforts of Stacey Milner, ’11 , ’15, director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, African American Alumni Council (AAAC) founding members, donors, students...
The Cultural Center’s doors are open to all students, especially underrepresented individuals, to provide support during their time at Georgia College. Students who enter will learn cultural competence and celebrate the identities of others while building a more inclusive community. “We aim to provide a space where students can find resources, study, have conscious conversations, feel a sense of belonging and build meaningful relationships,” said Nadirah Ross Mayweather, ’08, ’10,...
At Georgia College, not only do student athletes excel on the field and court but they’re also ranked nationally for their academic achievements. For the second-straight season, Georgia College Athletics was honored with the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, from the NCAA. The Bobcats were one of 43 schools to earn the honor in all of Division II and ranked first in Academic Success Rate (ASR) among Division II public schools. The NCAA Division II Presidents’ Award is presented...
It’s a growing movement worldwide—restorative justice. Primarily used in the criminal justice system, the restorative justice model has increasingly been used on college campuses to build community and offer an alternative to traditional student conduct hearings and discipline. “There's some really good research around it being a good educational tool that still holds people accountable for their actions,” said Dr. Jennifer Graham, director of the Women’s Center, who is leading the...
For Rachel Locke, Georgia College was always at the top of her list for colleges. Graduating from a larger high school in Alpharetta, she was interested in the smaller and more intimate class sizes that GC offers. She applied to Georgia College before any other school, but by the time she’d received a letter notifying her that she’d been recommended to the Bridge Scholars Program, a summer transitional program required as a contingent of acceptance, she’d already been accepted at other...
