Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund announced for Liberty County students attending the Liberty Campus of Georgia Southern University
In a strong show of community partnership and commitment to local education, local business and community leaders came together at the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) board meeting to announce the creation of the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund. This new scholarship will support Liberty County students attending the Liberty Campus of Georgia Southern University.
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies
This week, approximately 4,400 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s three campuses received college degrees during Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
Georgia Southern Model UN team shines at national conference
For the 14th year in a row, Georgia Southern University students have earned the highest rating at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. The team was one of only 10 to receive the Outstanding designation from a field of about 150 schools. Model UN has a storied history at Georgia Southern that goes back to 1972.
Emily Brannen and other members of Eagle Nation named to 20 Under 40 list
Georgia Southern University’s Director of Health Services, Emily Brannen (‘14, ‘16), was named to the Statesboro Herald’s annual 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 list, which recognizes young professionals making their mark in Bulloch County.
Rural health documentary earns Peabody Award for Georgia Southern professor
Georgia Southern University Professor Matthew Hashiguchi has won a Peabody Award for his documentary, “The Only Doctor,” which focuses on rural health and the services provided by a single doctor in southwest Georgia.
Georgia Southern theatre senior wins Kennedy Center scholarship
Over the weekend, Gabby Burton, a senior theater major, won the Voice and Speech Trainers Association Excellence Award and a $500 scholarship at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C.
Georgia Southern electrical and computing engineering faculty member recognized with IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award, granted honor society membership
Masoud Davari, Ph. D., associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing, was recognized for his achievements in the field of power electronics control and testing with the IEEE Region 3 Outstanding Engineer Award.
Georgia Southern professor honored with Bruce Yawn Lifetime Achievement award
Lowell Mooney, Ph.D., professor of accountancy at Georgia Southern University, is no stranger to receiving awards. His career, which spans more than 40 years in higher education and as a CPA, has earned him numerous awards with titles like “Outstanding Educator” and “Outstanding Faculty Advisor.”
But it’s the Bruce Yawn Lifetime Achievement award he received from the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce that stands out the most for the Parker College of Business professor.
Computer Science major Daniel Troyano receives top scores at BizPitch competition in Savannah
Senior computer science major Daniel Troyano has always enjoyed creating things, which is one of the reasons he appreciates his field of study so much.
