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Record-high new student applications extend historic growth period at GCSU
News Story    Friday, April 3, 2026
By Amanda Respess Georgia College & State University reached an unprecedented milestone April 1, 2026, receiving over 10,000 new student applications for undergraduate admission, the most ever received in the university’s 136-year history. “The secret is out about GCSU,” University President Cathy Cox wrote in a memo to faculty and staff this week, announcing the news. “This latest accomplishment serves as a culmination of years of forward momentum, highlighting that student and family...
Truman Scholarship Info Session
Event    Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Are you a current first or second year student who is interested in pursuing a career in public service? If so, join us on April 7 at 5 p.m. in A&S 240 to learn how the Truman Scholarship can help you achieve your career goals. We will be joined by Axel Hawkins (GCSU grad '25) and Georgia's 2024 Truman Scholar. Can't make it? Please reach out to Anna Whiteside (anna.whiteside@gcsu.edu) for more info.
Georgia College students rank #1 among U.S. universities in SAP North American ERPsim Competition
Announcement    Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A team of five students from Georgia College & State University (GCSU) claimed the top spot among United States universities at the SAP North American ERPsim Competition, outperforming teams from major R1 research universities including Penn State, the University of Michigan, the University of Arkansas, and California State University.The team represented the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology’s Department of Information Systems & Computer Science. Hosted by ERPsim...
Math Jeopardy team wins sectional tournament for second consecutive year
Announcement    Friday, April 3, 2026
The GCSU Math Jeopardy team won its sectional tournament for the third time in four years, including two years in a row, May 27 at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting. A total of 26 teams from 19 different colleges and universities competed at the tournament held at the University of North Alabama. Georgia College had two teams compete this year, but they faced each other in the first round. The winning team consisted of senior Anna Marti, juniors...
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A ‘Goode’ idea: Marketing major represents GCSU at USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
News Story    Friday, April 3, 2026
By Gil Pound Junior Savannah Goode learned in Dr. Mary Rickard’s professional selling class that a product’s value is what increases its marketability. An idea that solves a widespread problem can catapult a concept to a commodity. Goode believes she has one of those ideas with TraySync, a workflow solution app designed to improve efficiency in the dental industry. The marketing major won Georgia College & State University’s 2026 Venture Capital Challenge with TraySync and will represent...
Add QPR Training to your summer plans
Announcement    Friday, April 3, 2026
As departments begin making their summer training plans, consider scheduling a QPR Training for your staff. QPR (Question Persuade Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training appropriate for all audiences. A goal of the QEP, Bobcats FIRST, is to train approximately 10% of all faculty and staff each year. E-mail QPR@gcsu.edu to schedule a 90-minute group training for May, June or July.
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