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.
Special education graduate carries second-grade lessons, Georgia Southern studies to her first classroom in August
A primary school teacher inspired Alexandra Jensen with the power of personalized attention in learning. Now, as she begins her teaching career in August, she aims to continue this approach. In May, the Hinesville native graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s in special education, a minor in psychology, and an ESOL Endorsement.
Spring graduate Alayna Cassidy’s fascination with the brain, helping others with communication disorders, offers a bright future at 20 years old
The science behind communication disorders fascinates Alayna Cassidy, and employing skills to help those who suffer from them moves her.
With excitement, Cassidy earned a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders and a minor in human development and family science from Georgia Southern University last week.
Fall graduate overcomes near-death battle with COVID-19 to complete nursing degree
When Wesley Fischer crossed the stage during Fall 2023 Commencement at Georgia Southern University to acknowledge the completion of his degree in nursing, it was a full-circle moment. Just two years prior, Fischer was unsure of his future in school, and at one point, unsure whether he would live.
Georgia Southern journalism graduate hopes to ‘be a voice’ for Asian, Black stories
Growing up, Javon Huynh always wanted to follow in his mother and grandmother’s footsteps by going into the education field. In his small hometown of Waycross, Georgia, Huynh worked at the local YMCA where he gained experience working with children. He felt this solidified his plans to become a middle school teacher. But not long after he began his educational journey at Georgia Southern University, Huynh experienced a profound loss that ultimately changed the trajectory of his life.