Georgia Southern Emerging Leaders Program Strengthens Leadership Pipeline
28 faculty and staff members participated in the semester-long, cohort-based program to build leadership capability while emphasizing performance excellence.
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies
Last week, approximately 4,400 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong, Liberty and Swainsboro campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Georgia Southern University Foundation acquires historic property for future mixed-use development
The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. has purchased property for the development of a mixed-use project that will include a full-service hotel, conference facilities and other amenities designed to serve both the University and the surrounding community.
The project reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support Georgia Southern University through strategic investments that benefit students, faculty, alumni and the broader region.
Georgia Southern selects distinguished speakers for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies
Approximately 4,400 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during four ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Candidates will have the option to choose the location where they would like to graduate.
Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
Georgia Southern University has received high honors from Forbes in recognition of its commitment to institutional culture with the recent announcement of the publication’s list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.” Out of 600 companies on the list, Georgia Southern impressively landed in the top tier at #33.
Georgia Southern graduate student selected to represent University at USG system-wide competition
Civil engineering graduate student Elsie Lappin will represent Georgia Southern at USG system-wide Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Georgia Southern University celebrates donors, impact at 2026 Gratitude Gala
Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held March 27 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah, Georgia, where honorees were presented with awards.
Romanian physicist crosses international waters for research opportunity at Georgia Southern
Romanian lecturer Mihaela Udristioiu, Ph.D. has returned to Georgia Southern University for her second time as a Fulbright research scholar fellow.