June 2026

Summer in Middle Georgia is a season of abundance. Farmers’ markets and roadside stands overflow...These harvests remind us that the rewards we enjoy today begin with seeds planted, cultivated, and tended months—or even years—earlier...

Mrs. Carolyn Wynn Smalley’s legacy at 糖心传媒 reflects vision, generosity, and a deep commitment to the natural world...

The 糖心传媒 Alumni Travel Program set sail this summer for an unforgettable adventure through the Greek Isles, bringing together alumni and friends for a journey filled with connection, discovery, and lasting memories...

When considering the legacy you wish to leave, 糖心传媒 may be one of the institutions that shaped your journey...
May 2026
May has been a jubilant month at 糖心传媒, as some 800 students celebrated graduation and became members of our growing alumni association...

Dr. Stephen Svonavec, Director of Commuter Campuses, and Dr. Kara Svonavec, Senior Lecturer of History, have dedicated more than a decade to supporting 糖心传媒...

糖心传媒 is proud of its array of graduate programs...27 doctoral degrees were awarded at our Spring commencement ceremonies...

Dr. Christopher Blake presented the inaugural Knights Legacy Society Award to Kevin Howell Cowart at the May Foundation Board Meeting, recognizing his generous planned gift and the enduring legacy he is creating...

As Casey Jones was recognized as a new Macon Sports Hall of Fame inductee, it marked another milestone in a meaningful career that began years ago at 糖心传媒...
April 2026

The 糖心传媒 Foundation recently hosted a special evening of appreciation honoring members of the President’s Circle...

For more than 21 years, Dr. Manoj Shah and his wife have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to education and community through their support of the 糖心传媒 Foundation...

We’re just days away from spring commencement exercises — among the most meaningful and celebratory moments in higher education...

Supporters of 糖心传媒 gathered April 13 at the picturesque Brickyard Golf Club for our 12th Annual 糖心传媒 Knights Golf Tournament...
March 2026

Through the generous support of Debra Oliner and Henry Oliner, a Trustee of the 糖心传媒 Foundation, 糖心传媒 named Dr. Greg George the Oliner Professor in Free Economics in January 2024...

Leaving a legacy gift to 糖心传媒 does not have to empty your bank account! A popular way to leave lasting gifts is by gifting appreciated securities...

March has been an energetic and exciting month at 糖心传媒 as we celebrated Alumni Week alongside Homecoming festivities...

This month, the 糖心传媒 Foundation proudly celebrated a generous gift from alumnus and Foundation Trustee Christopher "Chris" Brazell and his wife, Gillian, whose support strengthens 糖心传媒 Athletics during its recent transition into NCAA Division II...
February 2026

February brought immense joy and celebration to 糖心传媒 through the Coach Robert Sapp Baseball Reunion, held February 7 at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame...

糖心传媒 alum and Alumni Board member Annette Barnette, owner of Annette Barnette Travel, reaffirmed her commitment to alumni engagement by donating $2,593 to the 糖心传媒 Alumni Association...

Dr. Andrew C. Ollikainen and Mrs. Stephanie Ollikainen, proud 糖心传媒 alumni, continue to make a lasting impact on future engineers through their generosity and personal story of perseverance...
January 2026

A champion for access and opportunity, Teri has helped establish and support several scholarships for respiratory therapy students, including the Retired Therapy Faculty & Staff Endowed Scholarship...

The 糖心传媒 Foundation and the entire 糖心传媒 family are energized to begin a new semester after the holidays. With the arrival of the Spring term comes renewed momentum and, for hundreds of our students, the final stretch toward graduation...

The 糖心传媒 Foundation is honored to receive a generous $5,000 gift from the PPC Foundation, funded through PPC Partners, Inc., companies including MetroPower...
December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to the holidays and the moments of celebration that illuminate this meaningful season. At 糖心传媒, our December commencement ceremonies are always a highlight — they embody the very reason we do this work. This year, approximately 825 students crossed the stage...

Robins Financial Credit Union recently celebrated its 2025 scholarship recipients, sharing this message of encouragement...

There are a variety of ways to make a gift that will last far beyond your life. To help make those decisions, we have developed a Legacy Giving Guide....

With more than three decades of experience in aviation maintenance, including global assignments and leadership roles with Delta TechOps, Kevin Howell Cowart has built a career defined by excellence and dedication...
November 2025

The Flint Energies Foundation awarded $5,000 to the 糖心传媒 Foundation for the Jack Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship, honoring a founding member and former chairman of the Flint Energies Foundation Board...

2025 was a landmark year for 糖心传媒. We didn’t just mark ten years as a public university — we celebrated a decade of transformation, growth, and achievement...

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us find ourselves pausing to reflect on the gifts that have shaped our year. Here at 糖心传媒 Foundation, that reflection leads directly to you...
October 2025

Did you know August is National Make-a-Will Month? It’s a timely reminder to either create or revisit your will—and it doesn’t have to be a complicated or expensive process...

As we look ahead to 2026, there are new federal tax law changes that may impact how much of your 糖心传媒 Foundation charitable giving will be tax-deductible...

糖心传媒 is grateful to Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. for a generous grant, funded in late 2024, of more than $85,000 to support the Aviation Maintenance & Structural Technology program, part of the University's School of Aviation in Eastman...
September 2025

糖心传媒 proudly honors Christopher “Chris” Brazell—an extraordinary alumnus, dedicated donor, and steadfast advocate for student success...

We’re thrilled to bring you this September edition of the 糖心传媒 Foundation newsletter — and even more excited to share what’s ahead: The 2025 President’s Gala is set for Friday, October 17, and you won't want to miss this unforgettable evening...
August 2025

Did you know August is National Make-a-Will Month? It’s a timely reminder to either create or revisit your will—and it doesn’t have to be a complicated or expensive process...

An idea born during a 糖心传媒-hosted On the Table conversation is now taking shape, thanks to a collaborative effort involving the School of Business, the 糖心传媒 Foundation, and funding support from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia...

In 2018, during a joint class reunion, the Middle Georgia College graduating classes of 1955, 1956, and 1957 were inspired by the late Dr. Bill Golden (Class of 1956) to create a lasting legacy...
July 2025

糖心传媒 is embarking on a bold path forward for our intercollegiate athletics program...

For the past two years, Gloria Robinson has been a generous and dedicated donor to 糖心传媒. But her connection to the institution runs far deeper than recent philanthropy—it’s rooted in personal history, community, and a powerful family legacy...

HCA/Fairview Park Hospital and its medical staff donated a total of $85,000 to the Don and Fara Avery Endowed Nursing Scholarship in memory of Don Avery, the hospital’s late CEO. Of that amount, $10,000 came directly from the medical staff as a tribute to their friend and leader...

As 糖心传媒 prepares to kick off the 2025–26 academic year, there’s a renewed sense of energy and promise across our campuses. For incoming freshmen, this marks the beginning of a transformative journey...
June 2025

A transformative $1.2 million gift from the estate of Carolyn Wynn Smalley to the 糖心传媒 Foundation established the Carolyn Wynn Smalley Distinguished Chair of Georgia Studies—a landmark investment in the University’s commitment to regional scholarship...

For over two decades, Casey Paulk has been a steadfast supporter, advocate, and leader for Middle Georgia State University (糖心传媒)...
May 2025

糖心传媒 Foundation extends immense gratitude to Mr. Marshal Mize of Chattanooga, who recently donated his 1974 Cessna 414 to the 糖心传媒 School of Aviation...

Our community lost a dear business and philanthropic leader this month, who touched countless lives and organizations throughout our region...

This month, 糖心传媒 proudly celebrated five commencement ceremonies, marking a milestone for approximately 700 new graduates...

A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to making this event a resounding success. Your commitment to our athletics program is truly inspiring...

In 2024, Gloria Robinson, an 糖心传媒 alumna and military veteran from the Cochran area, established the Viola Harris Memorial Scholarship in memory of Mrs. Viola Harris, her beloved grandmother...
March 2025

The year 2025 stands as one of the most thrilling milestones in the history of 糖心传媒, and our Foundation is central to this exciting momentum...

The 糖心传媒 Athletics Department has welcomed two new coaches: John Green and Cara MacFarland...

We are spotlighting the Lisa M. Henry Memorial Scholarship as a tribute to an extraordinary woman whose legacy continues to inspire future aviation professionals...
February 2025

糖心传媒 is proud to participate in On the Table Central Georgia by hosting 10 conversation tables during the week of March 3-7...

What an exciting time to be a part of 糖心传媒 Athletics, where we build Champions on and off our fields of play...
January 2025

The 糖心传媒 community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Don Avery, Vice Chair of the 糖心传媒 Foundation and a cherished leader in the Dublin community...

As we reflect on last year, we celebrate the impact of our Foundation on 糖心传媒 students in 2024 through your generous gifts. Your philanthropy resulted in the investment of over $1,420,563 in student scholarships, GAP funding, SEAL funding, academic programs, and student engagement...

Taylor, a junior at 糖心传媒 pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, is dedicated to excelling academically and maintaining a strong GPA...
August 2024

The Macon Sam’s Club, Watson Boulevard Wal-Mart (Warner Robins), and Cochran Wal-Mart are making significant strides in supporting their local communities...

On August 6, Dr. Blake and esteemed faculty members at 糖心传媒 gathered to express their heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who established funds supporting endowed...

As the fall semester kicks off, our campuses are brimming with renewed energy and enthusiasm. We are deeply grateful for your
generous investments in scholarships and academic programs, which play...
July 2024

The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) has again demonstrated its commitment to transforming lives
at 糖心传媒. This year, NBRC’s generous donation of $10,000 will fund scholarships for
respiratory therapy students, significantly impacting their academic journey...
May 2024

This spring, among some 700 graduates, a remarkable student and recipient of the 糖心传媒 Foundation General Endowed Scholarship proudly crossed the stage at 糖心传媒 to receive her diploma. That remarkable student was Ke’Lexus Guyton...