Georgia Southern graduate flourishes through change
Accepting change is one of the greatest lessons that civil engineering graduate Eman Woods learned during his time at Georgia Southern University, and it is something he will carry with him as he begins to navigate his future.
From high-stakes fashion to a special education classroom
Long Island, New York, native Celia Ayenesazan graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology almost 30 years ago and spent more than two decades working for Federated Department Stores, Inc., one of America’s largest operators of premier retail chains including Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. But nothing brings her more joy than leading her own special education classroom.
This week, Ayenesazan walks across Georgia Southern University’s commencement stage to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a second chance at a fulfilling career.
‘I don’t like quitting’: Double education major beats Hodgkin lymphoma to cross the commencement stage this week
Kimberly Dawn, or “Kimmy” as her friends know her, started her journey at Georgia Southern University because it was a place of comfort. A native of Ellabell, Georgia, Dawn grew up only 25 miles from the Statesboro Campus. When her stepmother suddenly passed away during her senior year of high school, Dawn’s decision was final. She would stay close to family and attend the university she always cared for as an almost local.
It was during her first school observations that are required of Georgia Southern’s education students that Dawn met a paraprofessional who inspired her to pursue a dual certification degree in both elementary and special education.
Award-winning new Georgia Southern graduate lands dream job in Nation’s Capital
Emma Franceschina’s childhood bedroom rarely had the same look twice. Her passion for interior design started at a very young age when she would frequently rearrange her bedroom furniture.
Ashanté Hill, a determined young lady with drive
Talk about the drive to succeed. Graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, two cheerleading national championships and successful completion of her first year as an ROTC cadet, Atlanta native Ashanté Hill still wants to go farther.
Georgia Southern graduate builds future by looking to the past
It was family that drew Double Eagle Alyssa Watrous into the field of history. Her father suggested that she look into a public history concentration at Georgia Southern University, noting that her grandmother had been a historian.
Georgia Southern graduate student discovering Savannah history ‘from the ground up’
A Georgia Southern graduate student is creating self-guided tours for some of Savannah’s most famous grave sites. The tours were created as part of his graduate program.
Mechanical engineering graduate finds key to success — teamwork
Richard Smith III, a graduating mechanical engineering major, grew up with an appreciation for competition. His father encouraged him to participate in sports throughout his childhood and that continued into his high school career.
As he considered where he would spend his college years, he entertained numerous athletic scholarship offers until multiple shortcomings in his senior year led to most of the offers being retracted. Still hoping to find a team environment, he chose to attend Georgia Southern University.
Quadruple Eagle hopes to offer ‘ripple effect of healing,’ destigmatize mental health issues among underserved communities
When Meisha Edwards (‘14, ‘16, ‘19, ‘21) was 11 years old, she had already made up her mind she wanted to attend Georgia Southern University.
2,100 graduates ready to take next steps receive degrees during Georgia Southern’s 2021 Fall Commencement ceremonies
This week, approximately 2,100 undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses received associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees in three Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies.