Commencement

Announcement    Friday, May 9, 2025
Axel Hawkins made a deep and lasting impression on Georgia College & State University through her role as president of the Student Government Association, as an intern for the City of Atlanta and working in the Washington, D.C., office of Sen. Raphael Warnock. A first-generation college student who hails from McDonough, Georgia, Hawkins is also GCSU’s second Truman Scholar.While she had several high-profile internships as an undergraduate, her on-campus experiences stand as her favorite...
Announcement    Friday, May 9, 2025
Emily Chambers, of Cumming, Georgia, made the most of her time as a Bobcat by being involved in many of the clubs and extracurriculars the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology has to offer.Chambers served on the executive council for the GC Women in Technology Club, conducted then presented undergraduate research in artificial intelligence at an international conference, and still found time to play intramural ping pong and volleyball. One of Chambers’ favorite memories...
Announcement    Friday, May 9, 2025
Mark Higginbotham began his college career as an engineering major, but after over two years studying biochemistry, physics and engineering, he came to a realization: He felt most fulfilled when he was helping his classmates work through complex concepts to understand the course material. Maybe he was meant to be an educator.After earning his undergraduate degree, Higginbotham took a year off from classes to serve as a paraprofessional. It was during this time that he fell in love...
Announcement    Friday, May 9, 2025
Maggie Glover, of Gray, Georgia, loved growing up around sports – so much so that she majored in exercise science.“This major offered me an opportunity to grow my knowledge and pursue a profession where I could care for athletes, like me,” Glover said.Glover is a standout player on the Georgia College & State University championship women’s and co-ed flag football teams, placing in the top three at the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Championship for two consecutive...
Announcement    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
We are honored to welcome four distinguished speakers who will join us in celebrating this significant milestone for our graduates. Their biographies are included below for your reference. We look forward to the thoughtful and inspiring remarks they will offer as we proudly send our newest class of Bobcat graduates into the next chapter of their lives. College of Health Sciences - Friday, May 9, 2 p.m.Speaker: Dr. Joy L. King (’10, ’15, ’17) DNP, FNP-C, MBA, APRNDr. Joy L. King is...