Georgia Southern recognizes exemplary donors at 2023 Gratitude Gala
Georgia Southern University recently hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives.
Georgia Southern art exhibition unites seniors as they march to graduation
There is a diverse range of works to be displayed in “Emergence,” the newest art exhibition by Georgia Southern University senior Bachelor of Fine Arts students featuring various mediums including watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media, screen printing, sculpture, animation and photo manipulation. What will be on view at the Center for Arts and Theater on the Statesboro Campus is a display of expression and individuality, concept and aesthetic. However, what is at its core is a rigorous, supportive and close-knit community which allowed these artists to thrive.
Georgia Southern police resolve social media incident with arrest Thursday
Georgia Southern University Police have arrested Kimberlie P. Bennett on charges of terroristic threats and acts based on a social media post she is accused of making early Monday morning.
But do they work? Researchers investigate effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production
They sell worldwide, often retailing for more than $2.50 per two-ounce bag: Lactation cookies, which manufacturers purport to increase milk in people who breastfeed. Many claim they work—but what does the science say?
Several esteemed nutrition researchers, led by Georgia Southern’s Ana M. Palacios, MD, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Public Policy and Community Health, collaborated on “Effectiveness of Lactation Cookies on Human Milk Production Rates: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” which was recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Georgia Southern University to promote sustainable practices during Southern Sustainability Week on Statesboro Campus April 3-6
Next week, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Leadership and Community Engagement will host Southern Sustainability Week to raise awareness about sustainable practices with fun and engaging activities.
Events will be hosted on the Statesboro Campus from April 3-6, featuring exhibits, games, a scavenger hunt, the Campus Thrift Store and a farmer’s market. Prominent speakers Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, hosts of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary, “The Minimalists: Less is Now,” will also give a talk about living with less that is open to the public.
Georgia Southern chemistry professor earns USG Hall of Fame Faculty Award
Georgia Southern University’s Beulah Narendrapurapu, Ph.D., won a 2023 Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award presented by the University System of Georgia. This system-wide award recognizes faculty and staff for their commitment to teaching and student success.
Youth mental health issues on the rise: National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center awards seed grants for faculty research in support of local youth advocacy and resiliency
Youth across the U.S. are increasingly at risk for mental health issues, and Georgia Southern University is directly responding to the needs of local youth.
The University’s National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center, which promotes scholarly and collaborative research with community partners to assist young people in overcoming conditions that may threaten their safety, health, emotional needs or intellectual development, recently awarded three seed grants to faculty for research that support youth advocacy and resiliency.
It’s a good day to plant a tree: Georgia Southern celebrates Arbor Day
Georgia Southern University’s campuses are a little greener after students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate Georgia’s Arbor Day by planting longleaf pine and dogwood trees on the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses, respectively.
Georgia Southern Business Innovation Group client awarded runner-up prize at Savannah pitch competition
A Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group (BIG) client and Statesboro-based business won $2,500 and claimed the runner-up spot at the 2023 GRIT Conference Startup Stage Pitch Competition held in January.
