AMERICUS, Ga., Sept. 11 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news release:
AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2026) - Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 18 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, which was established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students are the eighth cohort to enter the program since its creation in 2019.
The newest cohort members were selected through a competitive application and interview process. Participants commit to rigorous program requirements, including maintaining a 3.0 GPA, living on campus for two years, participating in campus organizations, completing a minimum of 288 service hours, earning an 18-cred...