The College of Arts & Sciences is proud to welcome four new members to its Leadership Board. They bring expertise in the arts, law, nonprofit leadership and civic engagement. We look forward to their partnership in supporting our students, faculty and the future of the College.Karen Berman, Ph.D., retired from Georgia College & State University in 2021 after 12 years as chair and artistic director of Theatre and Dance. Dean Emerita of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre...
By Amanda RespessOn Aug. 27, Georgia College & State University alumna Paige Armstrong Ewing (’05) was crowned Mrs. America. Having won the Mrs. Georgia title in June, Ewing competed against 45 other contestants over 10 days packed with rehearsals and pageant events in Las Vegas.“The experience was amazing,” Ewing said. “Even before finals – before the crowning – it was great. I am so glad that I did it. I met like-minded women who are equally as passionate about their cause or platform.”Ewing’s...
✨🐾 The Council of Student Ambassadors is looking for new members this fall! CSA is the face of GCSU—we welcome future Bobcats, run exciting campus events, and help new students feel at home. Beyond leadership, CSA is also a family, with socials like game nights, cultural nights, movie nights, team dinners, and more. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain leadership experience, make professional connections with faculty, staff, and even President Cox, and build lifelong friendships...
The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Literature has revealed the longlist of 11 titles, setting the stage for an epic battle for the prestigious literary prize this year.The 2025 edition focuses on Prose Fiction and the list of the best 11 prose works, arranged in alphabetical order of the book titles. They are: An Unusual Grief by Yewande Omotoso; Fine Dreams by Linda Masi; Leave my Bones in Saskatoon by Michael Afenfia; New York My Village by Uwem Akpan; PETRICHOR, The Scent...
By Margaret SchellHer work in the entertainment industry speaks for itself. Jan Smith (‘78) is a Grammy-nominated producer, Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee and a multi-platinum, certified vocal coach who has worked with pop artists and movie stars such as Justin Bieber, Drake, Janet Jackson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Shania Twain, Sugarland, Usher and more.Smith’s name can also be found in movie credits for Disney, Fox Television, New Line Cinema, Paramount, Tyler Perry Productions,...
by Kylie Rowe, University Communications InternDr. Johnny L. Evans, Jr. ('93) has been named as the new President of the College of Coastal Georgia after serving as interim President of CCG since June 2024. Evans earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Georgia College.Evans credits Georgia College with much of his academic success and draws from his formative experiences at GCSU to foster student success in his academic career.Dr. Ken McGill, professor of Chemistry and Physics,...
Patti Perry Zimmermann, ’78, dared to venture across the professional spectrum from teaching music to become a senior analyst in technology and finance at Macy’s Technology, a division of Macy’s, Inc. After graduating from Georgia College & State University with a degree in instrumental education, Zimmermann taught music in the classroom a few years to approximately 1,000 elementary students each week and gave private woodwind lessons. “I couldn't get a job as a band director as a...
B“Alan” Reeves has lived a life of service to others. As a Secret Service agent, he protected former Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump. Today, he provides protection for former President Carter. But he believes his greatest act of service was his decision to donate a kidney to an area educator in need of a transplant, so that person can live a long, healthy life. During a visit to Georgia College & State University to share his law enforcement career with students, Reeves praised the...
Emily Whittemore From: Marietta, GA Major: Undecided—I have so many interests and am still unsure. Why Georgia College: I chose Georgia College because the campus is beautiful, and I think I’ll make a lot of friends here. When I toured last July, I knew it was the place I wanted to be. Biggest high school achievement: My biggest high school achievement was when I participated in a Foreign Exchange Program in France. Plans for involvement in college: I want to be involved in the Women's...
Mackenzie Taylor Jones From: LaGrange, Georgia Major/minor: I plan on pursuing a major in biology in hopes of going into nursing. I am currently undecided on a minor. Why did you choose Georgia College? I chose Georgia College for multiple reasons. One of those reasons is its location and size. GC is not too big or too small. What were your biggest achievements in high school? Although I had many academic achievements, some of my largest achievements were through sports. I was a...
