From the pitch to the podium: Swedish athlete earns degree in public relations
Karin Winka’s journey to college began more than 4,000 miles away from Georgia Southern University’s campuses.
From grief to glory: Georgia Southern graduate sets sights on joining U.S. Space Force
Kelly Entrekin’s college experience began like many others, but took a tragic turn that almost prevented her from finishing.
The journey of Rudy Madrid: An Army service member’s path to graduation and commissioning
The story of new Georgia Southern University graduate Rudy Madrid is one of determination, perseverance and a commitment to service. As an enlisted service member in the United States Army, Madrid had his sights set on achieving greater levels of service. To do so, he had to navigate the world of higher education as a nontraditional student to pursue his dream of becoming an officer in the Army.
Chasing the Hoodie: How a Joke Led a Richmond Hill Mom to Academic Stardom
April Trepagnier had no idea that her fascination with a graduation hood would lead her to pursue her first college degree at 43 years old.
From high school dropout to Double Eagle candidate
After dropping out of high school nearly a decade ago, Robbie Jorge, was ready for a life change. Jorge acquired a GED diploma, applied to Georgia Southern University and became an anthropology student at the age of 26. In just a few days, he will be part of the first generation in his family to acquire a college degree.
Irish delegate, Savannah mayor, state lobbyist among speakers for Georgia Southern University’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University’s Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies on May 9, 10, 11 and 13.
December graduate finds support through Georgia Southern community
Graduating senior Taylor Pledger moved four hours from home with her best friend to start college as a first-generation college student at Georgia Southern University. Inspired by her mom, Pledger originally planned to go into health care management, but realized that she could have a more significant impact by playing to her strengths and completed her degree in information systems.
Nontraditional student returns to Georgia Southern University to chart new career path
For years, Khristine Clark Hammond believed she had a solid professional career. She was an exercise physiologist, a health coach and a manager of wellness and fitness programs. But she found herself at a crossroads during the COVID-19 pandemic. After working in Savannah hospitals for more than two decades, she lost her job. The hospital fitness facility she managed closed during the pandemic.
Educator turned soldier: Georgia Southern ROTC graduate commissions as officer in National Guard after returning for MBA degree
Bulloch County native William Collins (‘17, ‘22) has dreamed of becoming a soldier for as long as he can remember.
Graduating student had ‘wild’ time at Georgia Southern
Carson Moore never wanted to go to college.
Moore, a graduating senior with a keen interest in animals, will receive a BS in biology from Georgia Southern at Paulson Stadium on Dec. 13.
Growing up, Moore worked in a horse barn for twelve years and volunteered for a mini-zoo in her hometown of Macon, Georgia. She did not want to leave her work with animals behind to go to college.