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...
Children in Baldwin County Schools are getting an opportunity to dance—something they wouldn’t be exposed to in their early years if it weren’t for dance minors in Georgia College’s dance pedagogy class. Community dance is one of the university’s biggest outreach programs and has been around in some form for at least 20 years. Last year, a new element started: free dance lessons twice a week in Baldwin’s primary schools and academies. “Our aim is to expand opportunities beyond campus...
If by reading a letter one can mingle with another’s soul—as John Donne the English poet suggested—then transcribing the letters of undocumented immigrants is heart-tugging work. Three Georgia College students are learning about the struggles of immigrants detained in the United States at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. They engage personally by translating letters written by immigrants in Spanish—but also by listening to stories of their teacher’s experience. Dr. Virginia...
Food connects all human beings. Every region has its tribal traditions, every culture a certain food heritage, every family its own roots and recipes. But, mostly, food is just plain fun to eat. A group of Georgia College history students recently expanded their knowledge of food the fork-to-mouth way on a Foodways study away trip to Savannah during Spring Break. They chronicled the diversity of food rituals in this Southern port city while eating at Lowcountry, Greek, Indian, Italian,...
Five psychology majors are finishing data analysis on several projects relating to coronavirus and worldwide lockdowns that left millions dealing with mental health issues. The results showed students at Georgia College—like people everywhere—weren’t immune to the fallout of isolation and loneliness. “Our conclusions were that loneliness increased and the reported overall state of mental health decreased, which corresponds to a strong negative correlation between loneliness and mental...
For Anne Elise Beals, service work was never a choice. Rather, it was the chance convergence of a lifetime of interests that lead her to being named a finalist for this year’s Truman Scholarship. “Being a psychology major,” she said, “and always analyzing the way that people think and why we interact socially the way that we do—it’s that mixed background, that liberal arts education, that’s helped me to combine my interests.” Beals’ passion for working with LGBTQ+ youth to prevent...
