Alumni

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is deeply saddened by the tremendous loss of alumna Mrs. Sandra Dunagan Deal.  Mrs. Deal earned her B.S. (‘63) and M.Ed. (‘66) in Elementary Education from GCSU then named The Woman’s College of Georgia. Mrs. Deal embodied the highest aspirations of Georgia College & State University. As a former language arts teacher, Mrs. Deal understood the impact education has on the lives of her fellow Georgians and worked tirelessly to promote reading...

Dr. Kristin Corbin Oja, ’11, ’14, ’15, always knew there was a better way to treat patients.  “When providers prescribe medication without understanding the root cause, we are putting a Band-Aid® on an issue,” Oja said. “The patient may feel better, and medication can prevent diseases from progressing, but we're not addressing the root cause. If we don't understand the root cause, other symptoms and diseases can occur.” As a result, she practices functional medicine—a quality approach...

Since elementary school, Ansley Latting Hudson, ’20, has been passionate about helping others declutter their lives. Later, she realized she could help individuals relieve stress and save a substantial amount of money by helping them get organized.  “When I was young, I would spend some Saturdays helping my parents tidy their Tupperware® containers and pantry and explain to them how to keep organized,” she said. “Then, with every job I've had, I've always found at least one space to...

Seven exceptional Georgia College & State University alumni and staff will be honored during Alumni Weekend 2022. Discover what sets them apart for receiving these accolades. ·      The Alumni Achievement Award is given to graduates who’ve excelled in a professional field, having attained prominence and/or having had a positive effect on the state, regional or national level. Major General Thomas F. Grabowski, ’90, is the 2022 recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award. As assistant...

August is National Make-A-Will Month. This month, Georgia College & State University encourages us to look ahead to ensure we have a sustainable, secure future to deliver our liberal arts mission. We have partnered with FreeWill to offer our community a free online resource empowering you to create an estate plan. FreeWill’s secure online tool helps you write a will at no immediate cost to you, so you can rest assured that your assets have a plan in place. This August, we invite you...

Georgia College has pulled out all the stops to provide alumni with an unforgettable experience during Alumni Weekend to be held Thursday, Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. From the 4th annual “A Night Under the Stars” event, providing top-notch entertainment, to a distinctive dinner with Georgia College President Cathy Cox, the schedule is packed with delightful activities.  Exciting happenings abound all weekend with a schedule that highlights alumni. Plus, some surprise events...

Donald “Trey” Cherry, ’10, and Whitney McCullough Cherry, ’10, believe in something bigger than themselves—the power of giving back to their community and Georgia College students.  Years ago, they met in Parkhurst Hall at Georgia College. The couple started dating their freshman year and have been married for 10 years. They worked together at Phone-a-thon, calling Georgia College alumni to generate donations for the university. Whitney was involved in the campus chapter of the Nonprofit...

Georgia College welcomes Dr. Shelley Strickland, who has been named vice president of University Advancement and executive director of the GCSU Foundation. She will begin her duties July 1, 2022.  “I was attracted to this position because of the opportunity to work for President Cathy Cox,” she said. “Also, as I looked at both facets of the mission—it’s a public institution, but it's also a dedicated liberal arts university—that unique combination really appealed to me.” Strickland...

May’s eConnection readership survey yielded some interesting results. Here’s what respondents prefer to see in their monthly newsletter:   Most loved stories:     o   Dr. Whipple     o   Milo Morris     o   Georgia College    o   Where alumni are now    o   History of dormitories   Respondents want to learn more about:     o   Art, athletics, campus organizations, Flannery O’Connor and other historical sites and people, how GC is making a positive impact in Milledgeville, Georgia,...

Georgia College & State University welcomes Dr. Shelley Strickland, who has been selected to serve as vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the GCSU Foundation. “The mission of Georgia College as the state's designated public liberal arts university resonates with me deeply,” said Strickland. “I am excited to be part of advancing the institution under the strategic and visionary leadership of President Cathy Cox to even greater distinction and impact.”...