A tale of two warriors: lessons from overcoming breast cancer
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two members of the Georgia Southern community, Angela Landers and Ty White, are sharing their stories and the essential lessons they’ve learned from their breast cancer diagnosis. Their journeys, while unique, highlight the importance of early detection, support systems and resilience in the face of adversity.
Georgia Southern receives $1.5M grant from U.S. Army medical research and development to enhance soldier performance and readiness
The Georgia Southern University Soldier Performance and Readiness (SPAR) program received a $1.5 million, two-year grant from the Department of Defense’s U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. The grant will expand Georgia’s Southern research and programming capacity in injury prevention techniques that ensure force readiness for the Army.
Celebrating 140 years of the Gretsch Company
Georgia Southern University helped Fred and Dinah Gretsch – and a roomful of other supporters and musical friends – celebrate 140 years of the Gretsch musical instruments company and “that great Gretsch sound” at an anniversary celebration Tuesday night at Savannah’s Plant Riverside district.
Georgia Southern launches new merchandise line to benefit ‘Freedom’ and the Wildlife Center
Georgia Southern is launching a new brand and merchandise line that will benefit and honor Freedom, the University’s live bald eagle mascot that flies before each home game in what many call the “most exciting 30 seconds in college football.”
Georgia Southern turns into the Wild Wild West for Homecoming 2023 Oct. 15-21
Georgia Southern University will celebrate the “Wild Wild West in the Eagle’s Nest” Homecoming 2023 Oct. 15-21. The week-long observance plays host to thousands of Georgia Southern alumni, current students and community members. The celebration includes a variety of special events, reunions, social gatherings and a parade. The week is highlighted by the Eagles Homecoming game at Paulson Stadium and the announcement of the Homecoming king and queen.
Georgia Southern’s Economic Monitor Q2: Regional economy slowed; Savannah will avoid recession
Georgia Southern University’s most recent Economic Monitor reflects that the Savannah metro area’s economy slowed during the second quarter of the year, and a local recession is unlikely.
National Science Foundation awards almost $3M to Georgia Southern to launch research and mentoring program
The National Science Foundation awarded nearly $3 million to Georgia Southern University to launch the Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates (RaMP) program. At each university, RaMP supports approximately 10 students per year in gaining full-time research experience, mentoring for potential career paths and building a network of professional contacts.
Beulah Narendrapurapu, Ph.D., receives USG award
Beulah Narendrapurapu, Ph.D., lecturer in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics in the College of Science and Mathematics, received the 2023 Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award presented by the University System of Georgia (USG).
Georgia Southern mechanical engineering student recognized in international competition
Mohammad Towhidul Islam Rimon, a mechanical engineering master’s student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, recently won first place in the best student paper competition at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2023 Power Applied R&D Conference.
Georgia Southern celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2023
The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2023 was recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 29 at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.