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USG Ideas to Impact series. Next event Nov. 10
Announcement    Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Join us for the next Ideas to Impact event: “Validate Before You Build: How Entrepreneurs Discover What Customers Actually Value”When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12 - 12:45 p.m.Berkley Baker, Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Georgia State UniversityEntrepreneurs often begin building solutions before they have enough evidence that customers actually value what they are creating. In this session, participants will learn practical approaches for identifying meaningful...
Startup Studio - A crash course on building a business from scratch 
Announcement    Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Presented by the University System of Georgia, Startup Studio is a one-day experiential program that allows USG students to connect and collaborate with fellow founders while advancing their idea or invention.Startup Studio is a high-impact, virtual-format program for all students across Georgia’s public colleges and universities who are curious about startups and commercialization. Through a five-hour session, participants learn to test and validate real startup ideas using an evidence-based...
Retirement Reception Honoring Dr. J.F. Yao
Announcement    Friday, October 23, 2026
Please join us Friday, Nov. 6, for a drop-in reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Atkinson Hall Room 202 to honor Dr. J.F. Yao for three decades of service and commitment to Georgia College & State University.
Fashion Merchandising and Retailing study abroad in Paris and Milan: Information meeting Oct. 20
Announcement    Monday, October 19, 2026
Learn about fashion merchandising and retailing in two of Europe’s fashion capitals! This immersive study abroad program will take place in June 2027 with visits to Paris, Milan and Florence. You’ll visit top fashion brands, participate in interactive industry workshops, explore cultural sites and tour iconic museums and fashion exhibitions. Please join for an information meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5 - 6 p.m. in Atkinson Hall 308. Applications are open! Complete your application...
Executive Forum - The Execution Gap: How Local Organizations Turn People, Relationships and Focus Into Better Results
Announcement    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
We invite the campus and community to a special Executive Forum featuring Mr. Rusty Williams, Global Line of Business Leader, Technology at Vaco, on Monday, Nov. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room.His discussion will focus on how many local organizations have committed people, strong relationships and deep community trust, but still face challenges producing consistent results as demands increase, teams stay lean and leaders are pulled in multiple directions...
USG Ideas to Impact series 
Announcement    Thursday, October 8, 2026
Join us for the next Ideas to Impact event, featuring a guest talk from Kirk Heriot, professor & Crowley Chair of Entrepreneurship, Columbus State University. This session, “Starting Your New Business: Your Business Model,” is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 12 - 12:45 p.m.Students who are interested should use this Registration Form, and we will follow up with an event link.Completion of six out of nine sessions will lead to the award to a USG I&E Certificate of Completion. For...
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Executive in Residence: Alumna CFO uses ‘language of business’ to lead growth
News Story    Friday, October 2, 2026
By Gil PoundParrish Construction Group Partner and CFO Sara Murph (’11) calls accounting the language of business.If that’s the case, the 2025 Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 honoree is more than fluent, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA license prior to her earning an MBA from Georgia College & State University. Murph is putting that knowledge to good use with Parrish, one of Georgia’s largest construction managers. In her tenure as Chief Financial Officer, the company has...
Constitution Week: Annual Supreme Court Review
Event    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
As part of Constitution Week (Sept. 17–23), GCSU is hosting a Supreme Court Review on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. in the A&S Auditorium.The program will feature remarks from panelists covering significant cases and developments from the most recent term:Judge Stephen Bradley (Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit) on Chatrie v. United States (Fourth Amendment and geofence warrants)Prof. Matt Roessing (Emory School of Law) on Trump v. Cook (presidential removal power and Federal Reserve independence)Prof...
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset - a USG Ideas to Impact Event 
Announcement    Thursday, September 10, 2026
Lynsey Steinberg, the director Academic Entrepreneurship at Augusta University, will give a presentation that explores how an entrepreneurial mindset and behavioral motivation can help individuals recognize opportunities, navigate uncertainty and move ideas into action. Through practical insights and examples, participants will examine how curiosity, experimentation, resilience and an understanding of what motivates behavior can strengthen creative problem-solving and drive meaningful...
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset - a USG Ideas to Impact Event 
Event    Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Lynsey Steinberg, the director Academic Entrepreneurship at Augusta University, will give a presentation that explores how an entrepreneurial mindset and behavioral motivation can help individuals recognize opportunities, navigate uncertainty and move ideas into action. Through practical insights and examples, participants will examine how curiosity, experimentation, resilience and an understanding of what motivates behavior can strengthen creative problem-solving and drive meaningful...
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