Finding Greatness: Hannah Colvard

Author: Sheron Smith
Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 AM
Categories: Pressroom | School of Education and Behavioral Sciences | Finding Greatness | Students

Cochran, GA

Student leader Hannah Colvard, a senior psychology major, was the primary organizer of the Mental Health Carnival on the Cochran Campus during MGA’s recent Homecoming Week.

Student leader Hannah Colvard, a senior psychology major, was the primary organizer of the Mental Health Carnival on the Cochran Campus during MGA’s recent Homecoming Week. The event helped connect students with campus resources that can help support their overall wellbeing.

Full Name: Hannah Colvard. 

Hometown: Forsyth. 

 Employment: Student assistant for the MGA Office of Student Life. 

Degree Objective: Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 

Class Rank: Senior. 

Primary Campus: Cochran. 

Activities: Student Government Association; Campus Activities Board former president; Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society in social sciences; Psi Chi Honor Society in psychology; National Society of Leadership, and Success (NSLS); iLEAD; Emerging Leaders; African Student Association;  President’s Torch Society; intern at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department: The Care Cottage, which provides victim and child advocacy services; Cochran Campus Mental Health Carnival organizer.

Career Goals: “I want to become a clinical psychologist for adolescents and young adults and help create spaces where they feel seen, heard, and understood while I help them navigate and better understand their mental health.”

She chose Middle Georgia State University because … “It gave me the opportunity to grow both academically and personally in an environment that felt supportive and full of possibility.”

The greatest thing she discovered about Middle Georgia State was … “How many opportunities there were to get involved, build leadership skills, and make a real impact on campus.”

Her greatest academic experience as a Middle Georgia State student has been … “The growth I have experienced through my psychology studies, the knowledge I have gained about mental health, and the ways my education has strengthened my passion for helping others.”

To her, greatness means … “Using your gifts, experiences, and voice to make a difference in the lives of other people while continuing to grow into the best version of yourself.”

In five years … “Professionally, I see myself continuing my education and working toward becoming a clinical psychologist, with a focus on adolescents and young adults.  Personally, I see myself continuing to grow in confidence, purpose, and leadership while advocating for mental health awareness.”