Columbus State grads dominate list of 2026 Muscogee County Teacher of the Year honorees
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Half of this year’s Teacher of the Year honorees from the Muscogee County School District proudly display degrees from Columbus State on their walls. What’s even more impressive is that several of these exceptional educators boast multiple CSU degrees. read more >>
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Amanda Zarate’s journey: From tanks to theatre education to teacher of the year
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Two-time alumna, current doctoral student and 2025 Muscogee County School District Teacher of the Year, Amanda Zarate, focuses on supporting students at risk of being overlooked. read more >>
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| Bishop presents $313K in congressional funding for campus public safety
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New congressional funding will significantly enhance campus public safety and emergency response capabilities by enabling the university’s police force to acquire critical technology and equipment. read more >>
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Thayers’ generosity opens doors for students to career-building internships, field experiences
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Communications. Mental health. Cybersecurity operations. Governmental affairs. Medicine. Clinical research. Data visualization. Fine and performing arts. Public health. These are some of the disciplines represented by CSU's inaugural group of Thayer Scholars who have been awarded scholarships to make their internships and other learning experiences possible. read more >>
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Mrs. Richard Hallock extends Columbus State’s military history focus through newly endowed speaker series
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A philanthropic gift from Myriam Hallock further positions Columbus State as a nationally recognized military history destination. read more >>
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| Recap: New first-year student ‘The River’ program charts a course for academic success, community engagement
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Columbus State’s newest students took the plunge last fall with a new series of courses dubbed “The River,” which reimagines the core curriculum for first-year students.read more >>
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Steven Sweatt '05, '19
was promoted to special agent with the Georgia Bureau Investigation.
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| Heath Brown '17
was welcomed to the Southeast Georgia Health System as a nurse practitioner.
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| Christopher Bass '19, '21
was selected to serve as the director of DeKalb County, department of recreation, parks and cultural affairs.
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Thursday, Apr. 2 | First Thursday
5:00 p.m. | EPIC Restaurant, Columbus
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Connect with fellow Cougars at First Thursday, hosted by the CSU Alumni Association! Register online >>
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Monday, Apr. 6 | CSU G.I.V.E.S. 2026
Online
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CSU's one-day giving showdown for the people and programs that make CSU incredible. Think of it as a campus-wide championship where everyone gets to play. Learn more >>
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Tuesday, Apr. 7 | Cody's Birthday Bash
5:00 p.m. | Ragsdale Field
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Come out and celebrate Cody's Birthday with us.
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Tuesday, Apr. 25 | Spring Swing
6:30 p.m. | Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center
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Spring Swing brings dancing and dining to CSU, where participants can show off their fancy footwork or just enjoy a casual evening with friends. The evening features fantastic food, the best beverages, marvelous music, and the CSU Cougar Dance Cup Competition. Register Online >>
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Longtime CSU cheer coach, administrator Jimbo Davis announces retirement
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This year will mark the end of an era at Columbus State as two-time alumnus, head cheer coach and senior associate athletic director Jimbo Davis will retire, bringing a stellar 32-year career at the university to a close. read more >>
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🎉 We are the Champions — Join us for CSU G.I.V.E.S. 2026!
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During our annual day of giving April 6-7, our Cougar community will unite to fuel the next generation of champions. As alumni and friends, you know firsthand how transformational the CSU experience can be. Now’s your chance to pay it forward and help today’s students rise, lead and win.
Show your Cougar pride, lift up future champions and demonstrate the strength of our alumni community by making a gift to CSU G.I.V.E.S. You can give now to build early momentum, or join the excitement of the Alumni Power Hour competition on April 7.
Together we are the champions!
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