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Georgia College celebrated two new state-of-the-art construction projects­­—one just breaking ground and the other finishing up— on Wednesday, Sept. 29. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Georgia College’s new $3.4 million Andalusia Interpretive Center at 2628 N. Columbia Street in Milledgeville. Shovels of dirt were turned to commemorate the start of construction for Andalusia’s new Interpretive Center. The 4,860 sq. ft. building is designed to blend in with the historic architectural...

In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents designated Georgia College as the state’s public liberal arts university. We celebrate 25 years of this designation and showcase how the liberal arts comes to life on campus today. Dr. Ken McGill’s roots run deep at Georgia College. He’s spent the last nearly 30 years teaching students the foundations of chemistry and providing hands-on learning opportunities through research. Throughout his tenure, the professor of chemistry has seen many changes...

The 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list designates Georgia College as ninth in the South—the highest-ranked Georgia institution in this category for the third year in a row. “Georgia College continues to be recognized as a leading higher education institution that provides an outstanding liberal arts experience,” said Dr. Steve Dorman, Georgia College president. “As we embark on our path to preeminence, I would like to credit this recognition to our accomplished faculty,...

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Cathy Cox president of Georgia College & State University, effective October 1, 2021. “Georgia College & State University has long played a special role within USG as the state’s public liberal arts college, and it is gaining a new leader who inherently understands how important that mission is both for students and the state,” USG Acting Chancellor Teresa MacCartney said. “Cathy Cox has deep experience in liberal...

Georgia College’s roots run deep in providing a top-quality education to students. Over the years, the university has changed in many ways, but that same dedication remains the same.  In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents designated Georgia College as the state’s public liberal arts university. We celebrate 25 years of this designation and showcase how the liberal arts comes to life on campus today. A liberal arts education is defined as the academic course of instruction that develops...

Sixteen retired Georgia College faculty and staff members gathered virtually in June for the annual spring business meeting of the Georgia College Retiree Association (GCRA).  The association thanked Dr. Paul K. Jahr, outgoing chair as of July 1, 2021, and retired associate vice president for Student Affairs, for his leadership of the GCRA for the past three years.  GCRA was joined by Georgia College President, Dr. Steve Dorman, who provided an update on the past semester and some...

Fifteen students have been named valedictorians for the May/August graduating class of 2021- a feat that can only be accomplished through hard work, dedication and perseverance. Valedictorians have a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout their undergraduate careers. Join us in celebrating: Jacklyn Crawford, Natalie Miller, Sachen Pillay, Juniper Guthrie, Catherine Barr, Amy Staton, Haley Strassburger, Elizabeth Bochniak, Savannah Rawdin, Abigail Tong, Emily Howe, Haley Gibbs, Sidney Roule, Emily...

Meet some of our fantastic seniors as they get set for graduation. They recap their time at Georgia College, why they chose their major and how impacted them during their undergraduate experience.  You can view the video also here. 

In 2016, Georgia College enacted a new, bold strategic plan. The goals guide the university on its continued path to preeminence. From 2019-20, the university was able to make major strides in a number of key areas. All that despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Noteworthy accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to: Hiring an admissions recruiter specifically for African American students A 15 percent increase in student participation in high-impact practices...

Georgia College has been named a recipient of the 2020 Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA) by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). This annual award recognizes institutions with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates. “We have seen the value undergraduate research can bring to a student’s education and have chosen to provide as many opportunities as we can for our students to participate in research,”...