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deLoache ’09 leads a center-stage alumni reunion with upcoming production

April 30, 2026

Lena deLoache ’09 is producing “M.A.C.B.E.T.H.,” an original play blending “Friends” and Shakespeare's “Macbeth,” showcasing her theatre skills and CSU alumni collaboration.

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Harbison, longtime Georgia state senator, to serve as spring commencement speaker

April 29, 2026

Ed Harbison, a long-serving Georgia state senator, will keynote the university’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 15, sharing insights on civic leadership.

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Annual Scholastic Honors Convocation spotlights ‘top’ students, faculty

April 28, 2026

The April 24 ceremony included the presentation of the coveted Faculty Cup and Educator of the Year awards.

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Lights, Camera, Kettering: A Columbus State alum and rising star in local filmmaking

April 27, 2026

Kane Kettering, a 2023 graduate, is making waves in local filmmaking, supported by hands-on experience as an undergrad and his ongoing master’s studies.