Student Stories

Fashion Merchandising student tailors her future following Tyler Perry Studios internship

Laila Ward still remembers the feeling of awe that washed over her when she first set foot onto the Tyler Perry Studios campus in Atlanta.

Student apprenticeship program provides support for Hispanic Outreach Center

The Hispanic Outreach Center opened in 2016. Since then, they’ve helped more than 300 Hispanic children escape abusive situations and reclaim their lives. Now, Georgia Southern students are getting involved to help.

First-generation graduate Jazmine Jenkins’ fierce focus helps her soar to degree in nuclear medicine

Jenkins’ endurance paid off this spring as she crossed the commencement stage to earn her bachelor’s in radiologic sciences with a concentration in nuclear medicine.

Georgia Southern’s Fraternity and Sorority Life celebrates impactful return of FSL Serves Week with over 1,000 service hours

Georgia Southern University’s fraternity and sorority groups made a significant impact on the Savannah and Statesboro communities during Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Serves Week, during which the students served more than 1,000 service hours.

‘No regrets’: Shaheim Johnson makes family history as first-generation graduate

Student Government Association President Shaheim Johnson is reaching a significant milestone this May by becoming the first in his family to graduate from college.

Georgia Southern University Graduate: A Journey of self-discovery

Shaped by the resilient spirit of her Gullah Geechee heritage in Harris Neck, Georgia, Kay’La Brennon’s path at Georgia Southern University has been one of self-discovery. Her first semester as an undeclared major revealed her true calling: public health.

Georgia Southern graduate bound for Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Hard work and a willingness to embrace new experiences at Georgia Southern University have paved the way to Harvard University for Spring 2025 Commencement graduate Eric Njoroge. This fall, he will begin his studies at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, an achievement he credits to his transformative undergraduate experience.

Stitching stories: Georgia Southern fashion student graduates with star-catching career

As a child, Margaret Riggs’ first designs looked like the sketches of most kids: two-dimensional dresses with blocky sleeves, colored in crayon. A far cry from her latest masterpieces, which earned the graduating fashion merchandising student a nomination from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival this year.

Georgia Southern graduate digs into history, anthropology to find passion and purpose

Before the coronavirus pandemic set Gatch on a track to earning her undergraduate degrees in history and anthropology at Georgia Southern University, her mind was firmly set on attending any other school.