Georgia Department of Natural Resources awards grant for more than $254,000 to Georgia Southern University
A grant of more than $254,000 awarded to Georgia Southern University will provide the first comprehensive assessment of Georgia’s working waterfronts since 1975. Although location data on docks was gathered by Georgia Southern researchers between 2018-21 through a Georgia Sea Grant project, there is no in-depth information on the current conditions of each dock and its infrastructure, according to Jennifer Sweeney Tookes, Ph.D., a Georgia Southern associate anthropology professor.
Hinesville Business Incubator for Entrepreneurship celebrates grand opening
The Hinesville Development Authority, Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and the city of Hinesville, in partnership with Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG), have launched the very first Hinesville Business Incubator, partially funded by an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The incubator is located across the street from Georgia Southern’s Liberty Campus in downtown Hinesville.
Georgia Power Foundation awards grant for BIG Edge Entrepreneurship Program
Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc., to empower diversity in early-stage entrepreneurship. In turn, BIG has created the BIG Edge Entrepreneurship Program for six entrepreneurs to have offices and participate in entrepreneurship programs at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center (GGIC) in Metter, Georgia, for one year.
2023 Mark Finlay Memorial Lecture Series hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Jerry Saltz on Nov. 9
Saltz will soon come to Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus as part of the Mark Finlay Memorial Lecture Series. His 60-minute lecture, “The Art World Problem,” will be at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m.
“Moveable Feast” lecture series returns with discussion of Oscar Wilde at historic venue
The College of Arts and Humanities will host the latest installment of its “Moveable Feast” lecture series on Oscar Wilde. The event is on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m.. at the Savannah Theatre, located at 222 Bull Street in Savannah.
Georgia Southern University debuts checkout-free store with Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology
Georgia Southern University, one of the top-ranked colleges in the Southeastern U.S., today announced the opening of the newly renovated Gus Mart convenience store – now featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology – in the Fielding D. Russell Union on its Statesboro campus. The debut of the technology makes Georgia Southern the first university in the state to feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, which provides a streamlined, checkout-free shopping experience. The store will operate with extended hours, allowing guests to better shop when it’s easiest for them.
Georgia Southern faculty participate in Bill & Melinda Gates mindset study
Georgia Southern University is one of 10 colleges and universities that recently participated in an Association of College and University Educators study which demonstrates that when college and university faculty participate in high-quality and comprehensive courses in effective teaching practices, they report substantial increases in their confidence.
Georgia Southern film professor takes rural health documentary to SCAD Film Festival
Hashiguchi and his wife were expecting their first child, and he wanted to learn more about what to anticipate. Along the way, he learned the statistics regarding maternal health in Georgia, which piqued his interest.
‘Yeah, I’m THAT guy,’ says Eagle improv comedy student
Logan Western’s journey into the world of theater began in Sandersville, a small town in middle Georgia, where he discovered his passion for the stage.
“Lethal Lecture” is presented by the student theater group, The Masquers. The show will run Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah in Jenkins Hall Theatre.
Georgia Southern sophomore prepares for trio of ensembles
Jones began her musical journey with the violin at just four years old, and later embraced singing and exploring a multitude of instruments.
The concert series will begin with the Contemporary Vocal Ensemble on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. and continue with the Commercial Music Ensemble on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The final performance will showcase the Percussion Ensemble on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.