University Advancement

Today is the deadline for Foundation and Alumni payment requests
Announcement    Wednesday, June 25, 2025
As we near the end of the fiscal year, please keep in mind the following cut-off date for “Check Requests for Foundation or Alumni Funds.”All payment requests must be submitted and approved TODAY by 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, for the check run scheduled Thursday, June 26.  If this deadline cannot be met, a final Fiscal Year 25 check run will be conducted on Monday, June 30.Important: In working toward recording all expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Foundation and/or Alumni,...
Deadline for Foundation and Alumni payment requests
Announcement    Friday, June 20, 2025
As we near the end of the fiscal year, please keep in mind the following cut-off date for “Check Requests for Foundation or Alumni Funds.”All payment requests must be received in our office by 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, for the check run scheduled Thursday, June 26.  Important: In working toward recording all expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Foundation and/or Alumni, if you have not received an invoice, and you did place an order, please provide me with the vendor name,...
Hampton Pelton ('14) named GCSU assistant director of Athletic Partnerships
Announcement    Thursday, June 19, 2025
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | Georgia College & State University Vice President of Advancement Seth Walker has announced the addition of Hampton Pelton '14 as the assistant director of athletic partnerships."We are thrilled to welcome Hampton to our team," said Walker. "His creativity and deep commitment to GCSU will help us unlock new, dynamic opportunities for sponsorship and elevate the future of Bobcat Athletics."Pelton will play a vital role in driving revenue generation and fundraising...
Donations to the GCSU Foundation
Announcement    Thursday, May 15, 2025
Effective Monday, May 19, any donations to a Foundation account should be taken to Julie Harwell in the north section of the McIntosh House (across from Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion). Alternatively, if you'd like to send the donation via campus mail, please send it to CBX 96.
GCRA Annual Spring Meeting and Brunch on Friday, April 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. 
Announcement    Monday, March 24, 2025
The GCRA Annual Spring Meeting and Brunch will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Heritage Hall Reception Area and the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room. We will dedicate the Hemphill/Sallstrom Award Plaque, recognize the current and past Awardees and hold a brunch/meeting session. We will provide virtual access to the meeting through Teams. To participate in person or virtually, please register at https://give.gcsu.edu/e/gcra2025/ by April 11, 2025. Georgia College...
GCRA Annual Spring Meeting and Brunch on Friday, April 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.
Event    Friday, April 18, 2025
The GCRA Annual Spring Meeting and Brunch will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Heritage Hall Reception Area and the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room. We will dedicate the Hemphill/Sallstrom Award Plaque, recognize the current and past Awardees and hold a brunch/meeting session. We will provide virtual access to the meeting through Teams. To participate in person or virtually, please register at https://give.gcsu.edu/e/gcra2025/ by April 11, 2025. Georgia College...
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Lifelong GCSU supporters Joe and Patti Samprone named to USG Regents' Hall of Fame
News Story    Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dr. Joseph and Patricia Samprone of Gold Canyon, Arizona—known affectionately around the Georgia College & State University campus as Joe and Patti—received the University System of Georgia’s 2024 Regents' Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award during the 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala Sept. 12.The Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award is given to an individual or couple known for championing academic excellence and access to higher education in Georgia. Nine people...
We need volunteers for Bobcat Brigade 2024
Announcement    Friday, August 16, 2024
The Office of Alumni Engagement invites you to join us in welcoming students to campus at the Bobcat Brigade Tent on the first two days of class for the fall 2024 semester. We need volunteers to participate in one-hour shifts between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. near the Make-A-Wish Fountain (next to the College of Arts & Sciences building).All you need to bring is your smiling face and willingness to help students find their way around campus. Please fill out the sign-up sheet with your name,...
We need volunteers for Bobcat Brigade 2024
Event    Monday, August 19, 2024
The Office of Alumni Engagement invites you to join us in welcoming students to campus at the Bobcat Brigade Tent on the first two days of class for the fall 2024 semester. We need volunteers to participate in one-hour shifts between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. near the Make-A-Wish Fountain (next to the College of Arts & Sciences building).All you need to bring is your smiling face and willingness to help students find their way around campus. Please fill out the sign-up sheet with your name,...
GCSU’s Advancement marks record-breaking fundraising year 
Announcement    Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Georgia College & State University achieved its largest fundraising year-to-date in Fiscal Year 2024, securing more than $8.8 million in charitable donations. This remarkable accomplishment represents a 212% increase over the previous year.“Every gift is important; every gift matters,” said Seth Walker, vice president of University Advancement. “Engaging everyone in the giving process has been crucial,” he said. “It benefits the institution and demonstrates a unified effort, with full...
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