Leadership Programs

Georgia College & State University’s annual Constitution Week is back with political topics for students and the public Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 17-19, at locations around campus.Events include a session by the Georgia Court of Appeals 10:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Magnolia Ballroom.“In light of polarizing social media posts and opinion commentary masquerading as fact-checked news, Georgia College’s Constitution Week is an opportunity to strip away the noise and...

By: University Communications Intern, Sicilia Reed  Sophomore Tyler Hill has been named a 2024 Newman Civic Fellow for his dedication to leadership and community within Baldwin County and Georgia College & State University.“Tyler offers an inspiring example of finding innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems,” said Dr. Harold Mock, director of the university’s Leadership Programs. “He embodies the best of Georgia College’s commitment to leadership for the public good.”Newman...

Rachel Galloway, His Majesty King Charles’ Consul General to the United States, spent an afternoon and evening at Georgia College & State University this week meeting with students, faculty and community leaders about leadership and her role as an ambassador.   While here, she also enjoyed talking about things that fascinate Americans about Britain, like the monarchy and royal family; what we have in common—history, music, military partnership—and excitement generated by sports like...

It’d be hard to find someone more connected to Georgia College & State University than Jane Kidd, the university’s current Alex Gregory Distinguished Fellow and Leader in Residence. She points to numerous places where she and her family have, in some way or another, left their mark on campus—starting with her great-grandfather, Richard B. Russell, Sr., who as a state legislator introduced the 1889 legislation establishing the Georgia Normal and Industrial College for women. That’s...

Kathryn Grace Cooper of Watkinsville, Georgia—a rising sophomore majoring in political science and philosophy at Georgia College & State University—received a competitive national grant from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi to study abroad this summer in Strasbourg, France. Cooper is one of only 125 students nationwide to receive the $1,000 award. It helped fund her enrollment in Georgia College’s Intercultural Leadership Program at the European Parliament. “I am truly honored to...

Georgia College & State University will share its expertise, creativity and thought-leadership with the world in its first TEDxGeorgiaCollege.   TEDxGeorgiaCollege promises to unlock the “Power of the Public Square” by presenting an evening of speakers who hope to inspire our limitless potential to benefit the public good. The evening will follow the TED model of gathering the most interesting people together to explore a theme from a variety of angles and starting points.   Harold...

Story and Photos by University Communications Part of sustaining military might and operational readiness is maintaining critical relationships at home. In November, United States Navy Rear Admiral Alvin Holsey embarked upon a tour of inland communities to ensure all Georgians understand the importance of the Navy to American peace and prosperity. As a part of Atlanta Navy Week, Rear Adm. Holsey stopped at Georgia College & State University to renew a relationship that started with...

Hope Browning, a senior at Georgia College & State University, never thought she would venture overseas with people she didn’t know. Yet, that’s what she did, thanks to the Erin Semple Morrarty Memorial Scholarship and an additional Georgia College study abroad scholarship. As a candidate for Georgia College’s Leadership Certificate Program (LCP), one of the requirements for the certificate is to complete an internship, practicum or study abroad program. So, Browning chose to participate...