Georgia Southern’s new College of Optometry advances with Board of Regents degree approval
Georgia Southern University received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today to establish a Doctor of Optometry degree program. The decision authorizes the creation of Georgia’s first college of optometry at Georgia Southern and allows the institution to offer the new degree, filling a long-standing educational and health care gap in the state.
Georgia Southern University Alumni Association honors 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association recognized its 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 during a ceremony Sept. 26 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.
Ava Edwards receives Excellence in Alumni Relations award
Ava Edwards has been named the 2026 recipient of the Georgia Education Advancement Council’s (GEAC) Excellence in Alumni Relations Award.
Georgia Southern rises in national, engineering rankings for U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2027
Georgia Southern made a significant 15 spot jump, ranking #328 in national universities.
Georgia Southern Q2 2026 Economic Monitor: Minimal Growth in Savannah metro area
The Savannah metro area economy experienced minimal growth in the second quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s Q2 2026 Economic Monitor, published last week.
SPARQ in action: Student-faculty research on microplastics’ impact on local environments aided by University partnership
John Petronis and Jianzhou He, Ph.D., are studying the effects microplastics have on regional waterways and wetlands.
Georgia Southern’s Academic Success Center earns international tutor training program recertification
The Academic Success Center (ASC) at Georgia Southern University has earned an international recertification by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) for the tutoring services it offers students.
Georgia Southern celebrates National Recovery Month with library exhibit and recovery tailgate
This September, Georgia Southern University will recognize National Recovery Month with two events that celebrate Statesboro’s recovery history and community.
Georgia Southern and Shimadzu to host second annual forensic science symposium
This year’s event offers an expanded list of speakers, poster presentations and a panel discussion covering a broad range of topics.
A living collection: How Georgia Southern fosters research with global impact
The U.S. National Tick Collection has been housed on Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus since 1990, on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. But it’s far more than a nondescript exhibit tucked away in the bottom of a building. It is a living, breathing resource and a primary research hub for scientists, students, physicians, veterinarians and public health professionals from around the world.