Press Release

Golden Eagles to land at Georgia Southern University’s East Georgia Campus 

Georgia Southern University’s East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro will soar to new heights with the announcement of the campus’s new athletics name and logo. At the start of the next East Georgia Campus athletic season, student-athletes will compete as the Georgia Southern Golden Eagles. The program is working toward National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership.

Georgia Southern University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing

Georgia Southern partners with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program to add enhanced training for metalworking and manufacturing professionals.

SBDC, BIG veteran business consultant prepared to lead on Sardis City Council 

Veteran small business consultant Steven of UGA’s Small Business Development Center at Georgia Southern accepted an appointment to serve on the Sardis City Council. 

Former US ambassadors to participate in Georgia Southern’s Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship series

Members of the American Academy of Diplomacy will discuss global challenges and their connections to the Southeast during a panel discussion Feb. 24.

Two Georgia Southern faculty members to present at 2026 Savannah Book Festival

Two faculty members from Georgia Southern University’s College of Arts and Humanities will be featured presenting authors during the 2026 Savannah Book Festival on Free Festival Saturday, Feb. 7.

Georgia Southern University establishes University College, announces Delana Schartner, Ph.D., as founding dean

The University College will be led by Delana Schartner, Ph.D., an experienced academic leader.

Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership

Georgia Southern University has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.

Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech collaborate on real-time hydration monitoring for athletes 

Georgia Southern University is collaborating with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a device that will improve athlete safety and performance.

Georgia Southern University presents alumnus with 2025 Talon Award

Georgia Southern University has awarded Stephen Milner (’96) with the 2025 Talon Award.

Georgia Southern rises in top 100 in Best Online Programs report by U.S. News & World Report 

Six of Georgia Southern University’s online programs were ranked in the top 100 in 2026’s Best Online Programs rankings report by U.S. News & World Report