University System of Georgia graduates will earn over $1 million more during their lifetimes
Graduates from the Class of 2021 — including those from Georgia Southern University — will earn over $1 million more during their lifetimes than they would have without going to college, and earning their bachelor’s degree, according to a new University System of Georgia study.
Georgia Southern arts alumni return to campus to inspire next generation of Eagles
“Continuum: Biennial Alumni Exhibition” is presented by the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) at Georgia Southern University, and runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 14 in the Contemporary and University galleries of the Center for Art & Theatre in Statesboro. A reception will be held Friday, Sept. 2, from 5 to7 p.m. The events are free, and the public is welcome.
A statement from President Kyle Marrero about the passing of Sandra Deal
All of us at Georgia Southern are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Sandra Deal. An extraordinary First Lady who served with effortless grace and kindness, she spent countless hours traveling the state and championing a number of initiatives on behalf of Georgia’s young people. She was a great friend to Georgia Southern, and her impact will resonate across this great state for generations to come.
— Dr. Kyle Marrero, President of Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern receives STARS Bronze rating for Sustainability Achievements
For the first time, Georgia Southern has earned a STARS rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
Georgia Southern expands accessibility with new online Professional Communication and Leadership master’s program
Previously, the program was a hybrid consisting of online and in-person courses. The addition of a fully online curriculum opens the door to an expanded student population.
Business Innovation Group partners with local entrepreneur, alumnus Garrett Clark as ‘Community Catalyst’
Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG), a place where innovators and entrepreneurs in southeast Georgia can gain skills and training to transform their businesses, has teamed up with one of its own clients to offer enhanced resources to the community.
Georgia Southern offers new online bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public health
For more than a decade, there has been an increase in the demand for public health workers, and a shrinking public health workforce, exacerbated by pandemic burnout. To meet educational and workforce needs, Georgia Southern University is expanding its offerings in public health at multiple degree levels.
Georgia Southern University unveils new master’s and doctoral degrees in environmental science
Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) now offers a master’s degree in environmental science and will begin recruiting for the inaugural class of doctoral students in environmental science for the fall 2023 entering class. The post-graduate degrees supplement the recently approved bachelor’s degree in sustainability science. Housed in the James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science, every department in the college will play a role in this interdisciplinary trio of programs.
New accelerated program debuts this fall, allows students to complete special education advanced degree in less time
Georgia Southern University special education faculty created an Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program to assist undergraduate special education students with earning an advanced degree in special education in less time.
This summer was bananas for Eagle athletic training students
Over the summer, seven Georgia Southern athletic training graduate students have been helping the hometown Savannah Bananas. In addition to acquiring hands-on experiences with the local ball club, students are having the most fun summer with the most fun team in baseball.