GC Journeys

GC Journeys—a widely-acclaimed program at Georgia College & State University that ensures all students graduate with high-impact experiences in-and-outside the classroom—won the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ prestigious 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion. The AASCU awards committee selected GC Journeys “for its outstanding results and potential to influence and serve as a model for other institutions,” according...

In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents designated Georgia College as the state’s public liberal arts university. We celebrate 25 years of this designation and showcase how the liberal arts comes to life on campus today. Since its humble beginning in 1889, thousands of students have walked the Georgia College campus. They’ve moved on to successful careers leaving their marks on the world.   Meet four alumni as they share how their liberal arts education at Georgia College impacted their...

In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents designated Georgia College as the state’s public liberal arts university. We celebrate 25 years of this designation and showcase how the liberal arts come to life on campus today. A liberal arts education teaches skills like critical thinking, learning to work in diverse groups, how to navigate ambiguity and how to communicate well both orally and in writing. These and other skills developed through a liberal arts education are learned from experiences...

 The University System of Georgia (USG) awarded its “2021 Regents’ Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular Innovation” to GC Journeys—a program where every Georgia College student participates in at least five transformative experiences in their college years. “We strongly value the success of our students and realize the impact of the intentional and supportive opportunities a program like GC Journeys offers to their college experience,” said Dr. Costas Spirou,...

Providing students with a well-rounded, highly-engaged learning experience is a pillar of the Georgia College education.  At Georgia’s designated public liberal arts institution, we intentionally work to give our students opportunities to step outside of their usual surroundings, gain authentic experiences, solve problems, become a leader, participate in real-world settings and put ideas into action. A recent study proves our students receive those opportunities and more.  “The National...

Six students—with majors in chemistry, music therapy, physics and psychology—represented themselves and Georgia College in February at the 2nd annual “Posters at the Georgia State Capitol.” The undergraduates were among 54 students from 15 colleges and universities statewide, who participated at the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta. University President Dr. Steve Dorman was there for support, along with other administrators and professors. Multiple members of the state House...