As Georgia's public liberal arts university, Georgia College offers undergraduate programs of study to talented and motivated students in a residential college setting. Georgia College also provides, at multiple locations, graduate and professional studies that support the needs of the region and create pathways to individual success and personal fulfillment. Its academically engaging, student-centered programs often take learning beyond the traditional classroom and develop the intellectual, professional, civic skills and dispositions that enable graduates to thrive in an information-intensive and diverse global society. Through its teaching, research and service, Georgia College enriches the lives of students and their local and global communities.
(see more)As Georgia's public liberal arts university, Georgia College offers undergraduate programs of study to talented and motivated students in a residential college setting. Georgia College also provides, at multiple locations, graduate and professional studies that support the needs of the region and create pathways to individual success and personal fulfillment. Its academically engaging, student-centered programs often take learning beyond the traditional classroom and develop the intellectual, professional, civic skills and dispositions that enable graduates to thrive in an information-intensive and diverse global society. Through its teaching, research and service, Georgia College enriches the lives of students and their local and global communities.
2021-2022 SGA Executive Board Elected
The student body elected a new Student Government Association executive board during the Spring 2021 semester.
Student Government -
Apr 15
Students present at 'Posters at the Capitol' exhibit
Six Georgia College undergraduate students presented research at the 3rd Annual "Posters at the Capitol." Normally held at the Statehouse in Atlanta, this year's event was online with Georgia legislators and lobbyists in attendance. All university presidents and provosts in Georgia were invited, as well.
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Apr 14
Two Georgia College students selected for Fulbright Canada and MITACS Globalink internships
Two Georgia College students have been selected to participate in summer research internships funded through a partnership by Fulbright Canada and MITACS Globalink. Junior physics major Catherine Boyd and junior biology major Molly Bullington will undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks under the supervision of faculty at Canadian institutions.
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Apr 14
Margaret Harvin Wilson Writing Award Recipients
The 12th annual Margaret Harvin Wilson Writing Awards virtual ceremony was held on March 25. Out of 50 submissions, six finalists were selected from two different writing categories-poetry and short story. First-year and sophomore finalists include: Madeline Teigen of Evans, Georgia (first place), Olivia McClure of Decatur, Georgia (second place) and Jaylon Brooks of Augusta, Georgia (third place). Junior and senior finalists include: William "Tanner" Howard of Toccoa, Georgia (first place), Jacob Dallas of Sharpsburg, Georgia (second place) and Chloe McDargh of Augusta, Georgia (third place).
Academic Award -
Apr 14
Savannah Taylor named Newman Civic Fellow
Savannah Taylor, a junior double-major in Economics and World Language and Culture, named one of Campus Compact's 290 students making up the 2021-2022 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows.
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Apr 14
Students make an impact with 1,000+ community service hours
For 24 years, The GIVE Center has helped connect students to volunteer opportunities and the Milledgeville community-creating a legacy of giving and philanthropy. The class of 2021 has made its impact on Milledgeville, with several students exceeding 1,000 volunteer service hours.
Community Service -
Apr 14
GC Elevator Pitch Competition Winners
Friday, April 9, 2020, was the final round of the 18th semester of the Georgia College Elevator Pitch Competition. The first round was held on March 16 and 17. This semester's sponsors were GEICO and TTi. Like last semester, the competition was held virtually. In the first round, twelve classes participated and 363 students competed. Five faculty prepared the students who represented all majors in the college of business and included sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Dr. Renee Fontenot, Professor of Marketing coordinates this semi-annual event Business professionals and recruiters are judges in the first round. This semester, there were 244 requests for introductions to students from recruiters from across 16 companies for potential internship or career positions. The following students are this semesters' Top Five winners: 1st Place - $500 + TTi Gift Bag worth $500, Sydney Scarborough, Marketing, Senior 2nd Place - $400 + TTi Gift Bag worth $400, Olivia Dumas, Marketing, Junior 3rd Place - $300 + TTi Gift Bag worth $300, Catherine Dorr, Management, Senior 4th Place - $200, Lauryn Parker, Marketing, Senior 5th Place - $100, Kyle King, Marketing, Senior
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Apr 14
Georgia College Mock Trial teams win regional awards at tournament
Two students on Georgia College Mock Trial team won awards for "Outstanding Attorney" and another for "Outstanding Witness" at a three-day regional tournament hosted online in February by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA).
Student Competition -
Feb 25
Students Named to President's List at Georgia College
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the President's List for the Fall 2020 semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Honors List -
2020 Dec 22
Students named to Georgia College Dean's List
The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean's List for the Fall 2020 semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Honors List -
2020 Dec 22
Georgia College awards degrees
Dr. Steve Dorman, president of Georgia College, has awarded degrees to the graduating class of December 2020.
Graduation -
2020 Dec 18
Class of December 2020 Valedictorians
Five seniors have been named valedictorians for the December 2020 graduating class.
Graduation -
2020 Dec 18
Learning Center Staff Present at Regional and National Conferences
On Friday, October 23rd six of the Learning Center's staff presented at the Georgia Tutoring Association's (GaTA) annual conference.
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2020 Dec 18
WGUR and Jonathan O'Brien Place Second at CBI's 2020 National Student Production Awards
WGUR and Jonathan O'Brien placed second in the category "Best Newscast" this year at the 2020 National Student Electronic Media Convention and this year it was held virtually.
Club or Organization -
2020 Dec 18
2020-2021 Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors for 2020-2021 have been selected. The ambassador team positively promotes Georgia College and its public liberal arts mission by serving as a vital link between the university's student body, prospective students, their families, staff, alumni and friends. The students receiving this achievement are those that are new to the student ambassador team!
Leadership -
2020 Dec 18
Professional Selling Team Members compete at the International Collegiate Sales Competition (ICSC)
Two students from GC will be competing this month at the International Collegiate Sales Competition(ICSC). This competition is hosted by the FSU Sales Institue in Orlando, FL, but this year they will be competition virtual.
Student Competition -
2020 Nov 10
Student show their Bobcat spirit in video content to keep campus safe, together
Georgia College's Office of University Communications launched a video competition challenging students to show ways they can support each other by following GC's values of Reason, Respect and Responsibility. There were over 25 student submissions and the top three were chosen!
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2020 Nov 2
Fall 2020 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners
The Fall 2020 winners of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business Elevator Pitch Competitio, sponsored by GEICO and TTI, have been announced.
Student Competition -
2020 Nov 2
2020-2021 SGA Senators
Georgia College's Student Government Association (SGA) serves the campus community by addressing student concerns, promoting understanding within the college community and administering all matters which are delegated to the student government by the university president. Senators are elected on a yearly basis.
Student Government -
2020 Nov 2
Congratulations to the New and Returning Call Me Mister Members for 2020-2021!
Georgia College is proud to recognize the new and returning members of the Call Me MISTER program this Fall.
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2020 Nov 2
GC360 Leadership 2020-21
Congratulations on being apart of GC360's leadership team!
Club or Organization -
2020 Oct 14
Students participate in Study Abroad
Fourty students received course credit through study abroad experiences during the 2019 Fall Semester and 2020 Spring Semester. Due to COVID-19, the Summer 2020 study abroad sessions were cancelled.
Study Abroad -
2020 Oct 14
The Colonnade Staff 2020-21
Congratulations on being named to The Colonnade staff for the 2020-21 school year!
Club or Organization -
2020 Oct 14
WGUR Executive Board 2020
Congratulations on being named to the WGUR Executive Board!
Club or Organization -
2020 Sep 30
GC Student Ambassadors Leadership Board 2020-21
Congratulations on being named to the GC Student Ambassadors Leadership Board for the 2020-2021 school year!
Leadership -
2020 Sep 30
