This December, Omega Hedgepeth became a two-time graduate of Georgia College & State University. She's worked as a university accountant for the past 11 years, most recently in Accounting Services. Interestingly enough, that’s not what she’s getting a master’s in.   “I started my Master of Public Administration some time ago—and I took two breaks—so I’m excited to be at the end of that journey,” Hedgepeth said. “I fell into the public administration program and it’s been very different...

Story developed by University Communications. Photo Credit: Nicole Young. Caroline Miller from Suwanee, Georgia is completing her Master of Music Therapy this December. The double Bobcat worked in the Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Music Therapy Clinic as a graduate assistant since graduating with her Bachelor’s of Music Therapy in December 2020.  While there, she’s served about 80 children a week in eight special education classrooms, as well as individual clients. “I’ve...

Rafal remembers the feeling. In early 2020, Rafal, who goes by just his surname, was in the audience at an honors conference hearing his composition for saxophone quartet played by an ensemble of professional musicians. It was a turning point. “It felt like that was one of the first times that one of my pieces was actually performed,” he said. “I felt like a real composer—I felt like I had just done something in real life rather than just pretending.” But it might not have played out...

Criminal justice major Cameron Alee of Augusta, Georgia, knew she wanted to work in law enforcement for the federal government. Ultimately, Alee plans to mix her minor in international studies with criminal justice for a career with the U.S. Foreign Service.  “I always loved learning about criminal history,” she said. “I want to add the element of working for the criminal justice system along with American international affairs. Dr. Carrie Cook, professor of criminal justice and coordinator...

Story and photos developed by University Communications. As an environmental science major and geology minor, senior Isabella Banich of Alpharetta made the most of her time at Georgia College & State University--from participating in sustainability research to her work in multiple clubs and organizations But the biggest lesson she learned was the critical importance of making connections. “Knowing professors and professionals here and across academia has opened so many doors for me,”...

Story and photos developed by University Communications. At Georgia College & State University, senior biology major Wesley DeMontigny of Marietta learned nothing’s set in stone, and it’s OK to change your mind. “We should be willing to change our views and apportion belief according to the available evidence,” DeMontigny said. “Your views will change throughout college, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. But if you keep an open mind and seek out the truth, you will stumble...

Zeenal Prajapati Where are you from? Vadodara, Gujarat, India    Why did you choose to attend Georgia College & State University (GCSU)? One of the reasons I wanted to attend Georgia College is because I really liked the bachelor’s Computer Science program at Georgia College. Another reason I would like to share is that the International Education Center at Georgia College offered the International Scholarship, which has been a great help to make college life and education affordable...