From the Bronx to Statesboro, a graduate’s dream to teach children turned into a reality
Born in the Bronx, New York, Jaisha Nivens was in high school when she and her three brothers relocated to Hinesville, Georgia, for her oldest brother’s military assignment at Fort Stewart and a fresh start.
Georgia Southern graduate’s public service to have greater impact with public health degree
Recent Georgia Southern University honor graduate Lauren Afsharian worked in the hospitality industry for years and loved being of service to others, but she wanted to do so in a more impactful way. Afsharian chose the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health on the Armstrong Campus to expand her reach.
Georgia Southern graduate’s public service to have greater impact with public health degree
Recent Georgia Southern University honor graduate Lauren Afsharian worked in the hospitality industry for years and loved being of service to others, but she wanted to do so in a more impactful way. Afsharian chose the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health on the Armstrong Campus to expand her reach.
Alumni, former mayor, journalist, state official and higher education administrator to speak at Fall 2020 Commencement ceremonies
Georgia Southern University has named five distinguished Georgians to serve as speakers for Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2020 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, 16 and 17.
Alumni, former mayor, journalist, state official and higher education administrator to speak at Fall 2020 Commencement ceremonies
Georgia Southern University has named five distinguished Georgians to serve as speakers for Georgia Southern University’s Fall 2020 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13, 16 and 17.
Graduate earns diploma, regional award for innovation as media specialist
Two weeks before participating in Georgia Southern University’s virtual graduation in May to earn an Ed.S. in instructional technology from the College of Education, Dixie Shoemaker became the recipient of the 2020 East Georgia Regional Library Media Specialist of the Year award from the Georgia Library Media Association. The honor recognizes K-12 library media specialists whose instructional collaborations foster student engagement and achievement through innovative programs.
Graduate earns diploma, regional award for innovation as media specialist
Two weeks before participating in Georgia Southern University’s virtual graduation in May to earn an Ed.S. in instructional technology from the College of Education, Dixie Shoemaker became the recipient of the 2020 East Georgia Regional Library Media Specialist of the Year award from the Georgia Library Media Association. The honor recognizes K-12 library media specialists whose instructional collaborations foster student engagement and achievement through innovative programs.
Personal hardships drive graduate to earn degree, advocate for others
As a wife to a U.S. Army soldier and mother to a young child, conditions for completing a college degree weren’t optimal, yet the drive to teach children pushed Mary Hayworth toward the finish line.
Personal hardships drive graduate to earn degree, advocate for others
As a wife to a U.S. Army soldier and mother to a young child, conditions for completing a college degree weren’t optimal, yet the drive to teach children pushed Mary Hayworth toward the finish line.
Georgia Southern business student finds team, career during time in Statesboro
Before coming to the Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus, Maddie Keen had never been part of a team. Now, after graduating in May with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing with an emphasis in sales, Keen credits the Georgia Southern Sales Competition Team with changing her life. In August, Keen will join a new team at AT&T in Dallas, Texas, where she will work in business-to-business sales.