MGA Foundation News
This page is an archive of news stories from the MGA Foundation.
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January 2026
Donor Spotlight: Celebrating Teri Miller
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...
Happy New Year 2026
The MGA Foundation and the entire MGA 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...
MetroPower invests $5,000 in MGA students
The Middle Georgia State University Foundation is honored to receive a generous $5,000 gift from the PPC Foundation, funded through PPC Partners, Inc., companies including MetroPower...
December 2025
We wish you happy holidays
As 2025 draws to a close, we look forward to the holidays and the moments of celebration that illuminate this meaningful season. At MGA, 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 celebrates its 2025 scholarship recipients
Robins Financial Credit Union recently celebrated its 2025 scholarship recipients, sharing this message of encouragement...
Legacy giving to MGA endures far beyond your lifetime
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....
Kevin Howell Cowart’s Aviation Maintenance Career Endowment honors an aviation legacy
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
Flint Foundation Awards $5,000 to Jack Hunicutt Memorial Scholarship
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded $5,000 to the Middle Georgia State University Foundation for the Jack Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship, honoring a founding member and former chairman of the Flint Energies Foundation Board...
Remember MGA in your year-end giving
2025 was a landmark year for Middle Georgia State University (MGA). We didn’t just mark ten years as a public university — we celebrated a decade of transformation, growth, and achievement...
Thankful
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us find ourselves pausing to reflect on the gifts that have shaped our year. Here at Middle Georgia State University Foundation, that reflection leads directly to you...
October 2025
Autumn brings Milestone Moments
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...
Consider New Year Tax Laws for 2025 Giving
As we look ahead to 2026, there are new federal tax law changes that may impact how much of your MGA Foundation charitable giving will be tax-deductible...
Gulfstream Invests $85k into MGA School of Aviation
Middle Georgia State University 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
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership: Christopher “Chris” Brazell
Middle Georgia State University proudly honors Christopher “Chris” Brazell—an extraordinary alumnus, dedicated donor, and steadfast advocate for student success...
September Message from the Vice President of University Advancement
We’re thrilled to bring you this September edition of the MGA 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
A Note from the Vice President of Advancement
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...
Savings Kit Project Brings Financial Literacy to Life for MGA Students
An idea born during a Middle Georgia State University (MGA)-hosted On the Table conversation is now taking shape, thanks to a collaborative effort involving the School of Business, the MGA Foundation, and funding support from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia...
A legacy of giving: MGC Classes of the 1950s empower future generations
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
MGA re-launches Knights Athletic Association
Middle Georgia State University is embarking on a bold path forward for our intercollegiate athletics program...
Legacy of Love, Service, and Education: Gloria Robinson honors grandmother with Memorial Scholarship
For the past two years, Gloria Robinson has been a generous and dedicated donor to Middle Georgia State University (MGA). 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 and medical staff gift $85,000 to Avery Endowed Nursing Scholarships
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...
There are exciting milestones and events at MGA
As Middle Georgia State University (MGA) 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
Donor Impact: A Legacy Gift Supports the Carolyn Wynn Smalley Distinguished Chair of Georgia Studies
A transformative $1.2 million gift from the estate of Carolyn Wynn Smalley to the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation established the Carolyn Wynn Smalley Distinguished Chair of Georgia Studies—a landmark investment in the University’s commitment to regional scholarship...
Donor Spotlight: Casey Paulk demonstrates selfless generosity
For over two decades, Casey Paulk has been a steadfast supporter, advocate, and leader for Middle Georgia State University (MGA)...
May 2025
Marshal Mize gifts Cessna to MGA Aviation School
MGA Foundation extends immense gratitude to Mr. Marshal Mize of Chattanooga, who recently donated his 1974 Cessna 414 to the MGA School of Aviation...
MGA mourns the passing of Malcolm Burgess, Jr.
Our community lost a dear business and philanthropic leader this month, who touched countless lives and organizations throughout our region...
MGA welcomes its newest alumni!
This month, MGA proudly celebrated five commencement ceremonies, marking a milestone for approximately 700 new graduates...
Thank you to our 11th Annual Knights Golf Tournament Supporters!
A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to making this event a resounding success. Your commitment to our athletics program is truly inspiring...
Here’s a glimpse at donor impact: The Viola Harris Memorial Scholarship
In 2024, Gloria Robinson, an MGA 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
2025 a landmark year for MGA and our Foundation
The year 2025 stands as one of the most thrilling milestones in the history of Middle Georgia State University (MGA), and our Foundation is central to this exciting momentum...
MGA Knights welcome new head coaches
The Middle Georgia State University Athletics Department has welcomed two new coaches: John Green and Cara MacFarland...
Scholarship Spotlight: Lisa M. Henry Memorial Scholarship
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
Join MGA for table conversation!
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is proud to participate in On the Table Central Georgia by hosting 10 conversation tables during the week of March 3-7...
MGA Athletics: Building champions on and off the field
What an exciting time to be a part of MGA Athletics, where we build Champions on and off our fields of play...
January 2025
MGA Community Mourns the loss of Don Avery
The Middle Georgia State University community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Don Avery, Vice Chair of the MGA Foundation and a cherished leader in the Dublin community...
A Snapshot of our Foundation's 2024 Impact
As we reflect on last year, we celebrate the impact of our Foundation on MGA 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...
Scholarship Recipient Spotlight: Taylor S.
Taylor, a junior at Middle Georgia State University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education, is dedicated to excelling academically and maintaining a strong GPA...
August 2024
Local Wal-Mart and Sam's Club donate to MGA Knights' Table
The Macon Sam’s Club, Watson Boulevard Wal-Mart (Warner Robins), and Cochran Wal-Mart are making significant strides in supporting their local communities...
MGA honor donors of endowed faculty positions
On August 6, Dr. Blake and esteemed faculty members at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) gathered to express their heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who established funds supporting endowed...
MGA hosts inaugural Jennings Family Distinguished Lecture
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
NBRC’s Continued Commitment: Scholarships Transforming Lives at MGA
The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) has again demonstrated its commitment to transforming lives
at Middle Georgia State University. This year, NBRC’s generous donation of $10,000 will fund scholarships for
respiratory therapy students, significantly impacting their academic journey...
May 2024
MGA scholarship recipient poised to give back
This spring, among some 700 graduates, a remarkable student and recipient of the MGA Foundation General Endowed Scholarship proudly crossed the stage at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) to receive her diploma. That remarkable student was Ke’Lexus Guyton...