Columbus State University Alumni Association

10/17/2026

We’re out here and ready for a great day ✨

Food trucks are here, DJ Brad is bringing the vibes, and we have 18th Avenue Sweets, Face Painting by Hope, and The Slime Laboratory joining us for the fun!

Tailgate fun starts at 11:30 - 3PM.
Soccer game kicks off at 2PM ⚽️

📍 3600 Algonquin Dr, Columbus, GA

We have plenty of parking and CSU has provided a shuttle to bring you to the area where all the fun is happening.

Grab your friends and family and come enjoy the CSU Homecoming tailgate vibes

10/06/2026

Join us next Saturday at the Homecoming Tailgate.

Street Food Saturdays is excited to partner with the Columbus State University Alumni Association to bring you the CSU Homecoming Tailgate ✨

Wear your red, white and blue and join us for an afternoon of great food, fun, fellowship and Cougar pride before cheering on the Cougars at the women’s soccer game.

The tailgate will feature local food trucks Freaky Fries, Bennett's Smoke House, El Primo Taqueria, The Peanut Plug, Grands Philly Phreeze, Famous Nate's Food Truck, Southern Sips, Its Flippin’ Sweets, 18th Avenue Sweets ,Ms. Traci's Lemonade ,The Slime Laboratory & Face painting by Hope.

Women’s Soccer Game at 2PM ⚽️
Tailgating: 11-3pm
📍 Walden Soccer Complex at CSU

Bring your family, bring your Cougar spirit and come hungry!

Street Food Saturdays is proud to be part of CSU Homecoming 2026, tell your friend & spread the word.

09/15/2026

Congratulations and Welcome to our new board members! Go Cougars!

The Columbus State University Alumni Association welcomes Michelle McIntire as its new president, along with six new directors joining its Board of Directors.

Representing three decades of CSU graduates with a wide range of professional backgrounds, these alumni bring valuable experience and leadership to our alumni community. 🎓

Join us in congratulating our new Alumni Association leadership! 👏

🔗Learn more about the new board members and Alumni Association: https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/alumni-association-board-names-new-directors-president/

09/10/2026

Pay it forward and help a Columbus State University student prepare for theirs. Whether you have 15 minutes or a few hours, your career experience can help bridge the gap between campus and career!
🔹 Mentor: Quick phone chats or LinkedIn advice
🔹 Speak: Guest speaking for classes or campus clubs
🔹 Guide: Host a student for a 1-day job shadow
🔹 Prepare: Lead mock interviews and attend networking events

Join Cougar Career Connections to make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/ezVRfJne

08/20/2026

08/17/2026

CSU alumnus Blair Brown ’92 has been inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame, joining his father as only the second father-son duo to receive this honor.

As executive director of the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, he continues to support Rangers and their families while preserving their legacy.

Read more: https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/brown-92-makes-father-son-history-with-induction-into-us-army-ranger-hall-of-fame/

07/13/2026

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Check out ESS alumnus Cameron McCarty in the CSU news...

https://news.columbusstate.edu/posts/research-internships-help-launch-nasa-career-for-mccarty-14/

Cameron, a graduate of the ESS Astrophysics and Planetary Geology track, was highlighted for his work on NASA's Artemis II launch that sent astronauts on a historic 10-day lunar flyby.

Kudos to Cameron for all of his accomplishments!

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Interested in a career in robotics engineering or earth and space science? Learn how you can use one of our B.S. or M.S. degrees as a springboard into a career in robotics engineering, astronomy, environmental science, geology, or science education by visiting our ESS departmental website!

https://www.columbusstate.edu/earth-space-sciences/

07/13/2026

Congratulations 🎊🎉 Nicholas and Richard Sostillio! Thank you for all that you both do in the theatre community.

06/06/2026

Had a great meeting today with the CSU Alumni Association Board of Directors! Lionel Haynes, Jr. was recognized for his service as President and Michele McIntire was passed the gavel starting her presidency. Many thanks to these dedicated alumni volunteers for their service to Columbus State. Go Cougars!