Alumni

By Margaret Schell Chris Marler (’10) has loved watching college football since childhood, listening to the voices of the commentators and analysts. Today, Marler interviews analysts and players for media outlets including ESPN Baton Rouge, LouisianaSports.net and several popular podcasts that cover SEC football. Marler earned his bachelor's in Liberal Studies and played Bobcat baseball for three years at Georgia College & State University, but college football was his passion. On...

By Gil Pound and Al Weston Bobcat basketball star Shanteona Keys (’15) and softball standout Whitney (Okvist) Pape (’14) were inducted into the Georgia College & State University Athletics Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 17.They became the 43rd and 44th inductees into the Hall of Fame, which was established in 2006 to recognize those individuals who showcased excellence as a student-athlete, coach/administrator, or through outstanding service to the Bobcat Athletics program.Keys and Pape...

By Gil PoundDouble Bobcat Kristina Turner’s (’99, ’03) path towards becoming the first female deputy state auditor for the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts began at Georgia College & State University.As an undergraduate Accounting major approaching graduation, Turner did what many students in her position do – she attended an on-campus career fair. She was introduced to the Department of Audits and Accounts, the agency established to promote accountability among state-funded...

By Margaret SchellAs the Denny family siblings have attended Georgia College & State University, there are always two there together. First Georgia (’22) and Avery (’24), then Avery and Ellie (junior) and now Ellie and Mack (first year). Their sibling bond helped them flourish in college.All four Denny siblings felt strongly about choosing Georgia College. Since they went to a small, private high school in their hometown of Covington, Georgia, they appreciate the university’s small...

By Amanda RespessGeorgia College & State University alumna Sara Murph, CPA (’11) was named to Georgia Trend’s annual ‘40 Under 40’ list. Murph earned her MBA from GCSU and is the Chief Financial Officer for Parrish Construction Group.“After earning my undergraduate degree in accounting, I wanted to broaden my perspective through an MBA,” Murph said. “Georgia College & State University gave the tools to not only grow as a leader, but to also meet my requirements for my CPA license.”Murph...