Stitching stories: Georgia Southern fashion student graduates with star-catching career
As a child, Margaret Riggs’ first designs looked like the sketches of most kids: two-dimensional dresses with blocky sleeves, colored in crayon. A far cry from her latest masterpieces, which earned the graduating fashion merchandising student a nomination from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival this year.
Georgia Southern graduate digs into history, anthropology to find passion and purpose
Before the coronavirus pandemic set Gatch on a track to earning her undergraduate degrees in history and anthropology at Georgia Southern University, her mind was firmly set on attending any other school.
Mother, mentor, graduate: Liberty County woman’s journey comes full circle
For LeNesha Cunningham, returning to college wasn’t just about finishing a degree, it was a homecoming. The Liberty County resident reflects on how she discovered her passions at Georgia Southern University as she prepares to receive her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Fresh perspective: Georgia Southern graduate student researches the connection between urban planning and mental health
Oluwaseun Ipede is trying to find answers to how urban green and blue spaces contribute to mental well-being.
Germany to Japan: Eagle grad shapes global education with doctoral insights
Bonnie Ramos, Ed.D., assistant principal of Yokosuka Middle School in Japan, earned her doctoral cap and gown from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro this week. Her five-year pursuit of a Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies while teaching high school math and special education in the U.S. and Germany, fostering a child and relocating to Europe and then Asia was challenging. She said it was well worth it.
Balancing duty, motherhood and dreams: How an Eagle student found her path
Jessica Armstrong, a Georgia Southern University graduate and Army veteran, has pursued her passion for helping others through a career path combining her military background and aspirations in law. Driven by a desire to advocate for soldiers navigating legal and disciplinary challenges, Armstrong plans to attend law school to specialize in military law while balancing her roles as a mother and community supporter.
From landlocked to ocean breeze: Georgia Southern graduate chased his dream across the country
Growing up in Wyoming, Wil Atencio spent much of his time outdoors. Whether with friends or family, he was driven to explore and protect the ecosystems around him, but he always had a curiosity to explore beyond the borders of his landlocked home state.
Resourcefulness, resilience drive spring 2024 graduate to degree in public health
“Resourceful” is a word that many might use to describe spring 2024 graduate Donya Glenn.
The Athens, Georgia, native who crossed the commencement stage in May after just three years to earn his bachelor’s in public health credits the various resources on campus for helping him excel as a student, even when he hit roadblocks along the way.
Lindsey Breaux: Inspiring leadership in communication sciences and disorders
Lindsey Breaux is from the coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina. For most of her life, she’s kept herself busy. She discovered her passion for service and helping those with communication disorders early in her educational career.
Paulk brothers graduate from EAGLE Academy, reflect on making friends, having fun
For spring graduates Dale and Alex Paulk, friends and fun are top of the list of things they have enjoyed about their time in EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern University. Dale, 20, and Alex, 22, are brothers who crossed the commencement stage during the University’s spring commencement ceremonies to commemorate earning their certificates from EAGLE Academy, Georgia Southern’s post-secondary, two-year inclusive program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.