Moral courage is the fortitude to take actions for moral reasons despite the risk of adverse consequences. It’s a trait often developed through personal hardships and challenges. It is driven by empathy and compassion for others and a desire to stop injustice or pain. It’s not just the recognition of a moral challenge and choosing how to act morally, but also following through to create change. Moral courage does not have to change the world. Sometimes the greatest acts change the...
A graduating mass communication major is the first Georgia College student to be awarded a competitive young fellowship award through the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Senior Jenna Byrd of Alpharetta was named a fellow for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program for Young Professionals. She will join a cohort of 75 other young graduates of all majors and disciplines from around the United States for a yearlong learning and working...
Mackenzie Van Boxel From: McDonough, Georgia Why Georgia College: My lovely sister inspired me to take a chance and come to Georgia College. I was really swayed by the small class sizes and the intimate relationships students were able to craft with their professors. Major/Minor: Psychology with a minor in creative arts therapy. Medical Alert Dog: Artemis, a 9-year-old golden retriever, though we call him rose-golden because he has a little red in his coat. He’s a medical alert dog...
Deanna Sorrells didn’t realize she liked history until she walked into Dr. Stephen Auerbach’s World Civilization classroom as a first-year student at Georgia College. The Savannah-born and -raised history major now can’t get enough of it. “Dr. Auerbach's the reason I wanted to major in history. The way he taught it was more like he was telling a story,” she said. “It was more narrative than just providing dates and names. And I have not looked back.” Sorrells has taken four courses...
Junior biology major Wesley DeMontigny was awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in March—a first for Georgia College. For general research in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the scholarship identifies future researchers and is the most prestigious of its kind. “The Goldwater Scholarship is the nation's foremost award for undergraduates studying the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering,” said Anna Whiteside, assistant director of the Honors College and coordinator...
Torrianna Harris, a Forsyth, Georgia, native and music major discovered the Georgia College difference. “What I like most about this university is the freedom to be creative and expressive,” she said. “There are no limitations on how you should act or what you should be like.” Having access to a variety of classes, workshops and discussions has allowed her to learn about different people, cultures and perspectives. She’s also learned to think independently. “Because of this experience,...
Every episode of Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Alesa Liles’ new podcast, “Voices of the Returned: Life After Incarceration” features stories about the complexities of reintegration into society following lengthy prison terms told by the people who lived them. They’re celebrating the launch of the podcast as part of Justice Week which will host events Tuesday – Friday dedicated to different aspects of the American justice system, including “How to Get into Law School” as well as an...
Jhalen Reymoreno Billingslea From: Decatur, Georgia Major: Geography Minor: Urban Studies. I chose geography because I always had an interest in maps. I chose urban studies because my degree will earn me opportunities in planning and development. Urban studies enhances my attractiveness to employers. Why Georgia College: I originally chose to attend Georgia College because my best friend from high school decided to go here. I stayed because of the academic quality. Activities: Geography...
Name: Alex Powers Major: Psychology Hometown: Savannah, GA What made you choose Georgia College: I am someone who learns best in a small classroom. I also very much appreciated the idea of my professors knowing me personally. What inspired you to pursue a degree in Psychology: I was never positive what I wanted to do after school and psychology allowed me the opportunity to explore many different options. I also very much enjoy learning about humans and why we do the things we do...
The 13th annual Margaret Harvin Wilson Writing Awards ceremony took place March 30. Out of 51 submissions, three finalists were selected from different writing categories including poetry and short story. The first-year finalist is English and history major Charlotte Aexel of Wind Lake, Wisconsin, who won first place for her poem “Man in the Fog” and second place for her short story “Delanna’s Day.” Sophomore biology major Aner Gendellman from Alpharetta, Georgia, placed third with...
