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A young man in a black suit and tie stands between Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp while holding an open certificate folder. They are posing in front of a large, circular gold seal of the State of Georgia, flanked by the United States and Georgia state flags.

Governor’s Office internship, scholarship shape Petallar’s aspirations for legal, service career

June 01, 2026

A spring internship with Georgia’s Governor’s Office and the Thayer Scholarship have shaped legal career aspirations for recent graduate Nathaniel Petallar.

A smiling female graduate with long braids stands on a stage during a commencement ceremony. She is wearing a black cap and gown, a bright blue stole with red trim, a light blue honors stole, and multiple graduation cords and medals, including a circular gold

MPA degree demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning, leadership for Councilwoman Tucker ’26

May 29, 2026

Toyia Tucker’s MPA degree enhances her commitment to public service and leadership as a Columbus City Council member and former military officer.

A close-up portrait of a male graduate with a serious expression, wearing a black graduation cap, glasses, a tie, and a red stole over his gown. A glass door behind him reflects a building with text that reads

Mentoring pivotal to Fequiere ’26 graduating in two and a half years

May 28, 2026

Spring graduate Sebastien Fequiere accelerated his studies toward a psychology degree and his career goals in mental health counseling.

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More than 1,000 undergrads named to Spring ’26 President’s, Dean’s Lists

May 27, 2026

Columbus State celebrates more than 19% of its Spring 2026 undergraduate students for achieving a place on either the President’s List or one of its Dean’s Lists.