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Nursing student receives 2025 military spouse scholarship

Jennifer Challice’s passion for health care combined with her resiliency as a military spouse recently helped her earn a $4,565 Military Spouse Scholarship from Georgia Southern and the Landings Military Family Relief Fund.

Georgia Southern staff member wins ‘Advisor of the Year’ from national fraternity

A leader in Georgia Southern University’s Greek Life community has received national recognition for his work with a fraternity chapter on campus. Francisco M. Lugo, Ed.D., director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, won Campus Advisor of the Year from the national Sigma Nu fraternity for his work with the Georgia Southern Theta Kappa Chapter.

Georgia Southern psychology faculty receives $195,000 federal grant renewal to expand behavioral health services in rural Georgia

“See a gap, fill a gap.” That’s how Jeffrey Klibert, Ph.D, associate director of clinical training in Georgia Southern University’s Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD), described the inspiration behind a project designed to extend behavioral health services in rural areas.

Georgia Southern University Police Investigator named GACP Officer of the Year 

Georgia Southern University Investigator and Marine Corps veteran Samuel Derr has been named as Officer of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). `

Georgia Southern University celebrates recovery with new campus resource fair

Georgia Southern’s Center for Addiction Recovery is hosting a picnic and resource fair to raise awareness for the True Blue Recovery program. The event is Sept. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Statesboro Campus.

Georgia Southern hosts inaugural Georgia One Health Symposium

The Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics at Georgia Southern University welcomed One Health professionals from across Georgia and neighboring states to the inaugural Georgia One Health Symposium on Sept. 3-4.

Mobility nonprofit awards nine Georgia Southern physical therapy doctoral students with scholarships 

Nine students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Georgia Southern University have been named recipients of a Ross Bowers Therapy Scholarship from the American Business Club (AMBUCS).

A second chance at success for Georgia Southern graduate student

When Georgia Southern University graduate student Esther Omoyiwola found out she’d been awarded a prestigious scholarship, it was not only a recognition of her academic achievements. It was another example of her resilience. 

Georgia Southern celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2025

The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 was recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 13 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.  The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors. 

Georgia Southern introduces hands-on Public Policy degree

Georgia Southern University has established a new Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program, offering students a hands-on education designed to prepare them for careers with a real impact.