Awards and Recognition

Two Georgia Southern communication arts alumni win at the Southeast Emmy Awards

Two Georgia Southern University College of Arts and Humanities alumni took home trophies at the Southeast Emmy Awards in June in Atlanta.

Georgia Southern COE alumna sees impact of research in her school and district

Alissa Sasser, Ed.D., who is Statesboro High School’s (SHS) assistant principal for Curriculum and Instruction, said her career in education is owed to the strong teachers and administrators that have surrounded her throughout her career.

College of Education student receives state award

Bailey Waters, a senior majoring in special education, received the Outstanding Student Member award from the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) during its annual IDEAS Conference, held June 5-8 on St. Simons Island.

College of Business alumni receive AICPA Elijah Watt Sells Award

Two Georgia Southern University College of Business alumni received the 2017 Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) for their performance on the CPA Exam.

Georgia Southern included in Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2018 list

 Joining the ranks of company stalwarts like Penguin Random House, Blue Cross Blue Shield, ESPN and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Georgia Southern University has been included in Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2018. Of the 500 midsize companies listed the University took the No. 203 spot overall and is one of 11 Georgia-based companies to make the cut.

Georgia Southern duo spark conversation at TEDx Savannah 2018

On May 11, two Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus community members shared “Ideas Worth Spreading,” at TEDx Savannah 2018, an all-day, immersive networking event held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.

Biology graduate student wins 2018 Averitt Award for Research Excellence

Jose A. Sanchez-Ruiz, a graduate student in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biology, is the 2018 winner of the Averitt Award for Research Excellence.

Georgia Southern biology major recognized with national leadership award

Georgia Southern University senior Reid Loveless has been honored with the 2018 Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leader of the Year Award in Athletics.

Georgia Southern graduate on a mission to help others live their healthiest life

Statesboro native and soon-to-be Georgia Southern graduate Anesha Drummer said she had many reasons to give up on her academic career. But despite the many challenges that came her way, Drummer said she only needed one reason to keep going.

Georgia Southern honors student credits University with successes, heads to medical school

Georgia Southern spring 2018 graduate Kristi St. Clair never imagined her summer job working at a marina would help determine her career path.