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Nehemiah Armstrong stands in the Dimon Magnet Academy Media Center.

Engineering a brighter future: Robotics major transforming lives at Dimon Magnet Academy through science, mentoring

January 07, 2026

Bridging his robotics expertise and diverse background with community service, Nehemiah Armstrong is mentoring children and developing a new literacy program at Dimon Magnet Academy.

Rayfield makes back-to-back appearances on Georgia Trend’s ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’ list

January 05, 2026

Columbus State University President Stuart Rayfield again appears on Georgia Trend magazine's 100 most-influential list for her contributions and influence locally and statewide.

Amanda Zarate standing in a school hallway

Amanda Zarate’s journey: From tanks to theatre education to teacher of the year

December 30, 2025

Two-time alumna. U.S. Army veteran and current K-5 drama teacher Amanda Zarate, who went from being a tank mechanic to Muscogee County's 2025 Teacher of the Year, is now back in the classroom pursuing a doctorate.

A student walking across campus with the words

More than 1,100 undergrads named to Fall 2025 President’s, Deans’ Lists

December 22, 2025

Columbus State celebrates more than 20% of its Fall 2025 undergraduate students for achieving a place on either the President’s List or the Dean’s List.