On Wednesday, August 14, over 550 incoming freshmen began classes at Georgia Southwestern State University, including Marcus Paul of Swainsboro. First-year students were officially welcomed to the University community at the Freshman Convocation held Monday, August 12. Each student was given a silver Presidential Challenge Coin by GSW President Dr. Michelle Johnston to signify the beginning of their college journey at Georgia Southwestern. Upon graduation, they will receive a gold coin in its place, bestowing the silver coin to someone who made a significant impact on them during their time at Georgia Southwestern. GSW is looking forward to watching these students take their first year by storm!
Georgia Southwestern State University, located in Americus, Ga., is a public, four-year unit of the University System of Georgia with approximately 3,500 students. Georgia Southwestern offers outstanding professional programs of study as well as degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences and graduate programs in business, computer science, education, English, and nursing. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern is recognized as one of the best value colleges in the nation. Visit www.gsw.edu for more information.
