From student to tradition-maker: Matt Fallin retires after nearly 40 years on campus
When Matt Fallin, DMA, arrived on the Georgia Southern campus in 1982, he had no idea it was where he would spend the next half of his life. Then a young music student, Fallin would go on to lay the groundwork for the brand new, still unnamed, marching band and eventually create traditions that future members of Eagle Nation would come to cherish. As Fallin prepares for life after Georgia Southern, he vividly remembers every special moment he shared as he journeyed through student life and into the role of professor.
Georgia Southern’s Center for Addiction Recovery receives major funding from Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust
Georgia is in the midst of an opioid crisis. However, widespread implementation of public health interventions is creating a positive impact, with opioid overdose deaths declining sharply in the state since mid-2023. Georgia Southern University’s Center for Addiction Recovery, housed in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCPH), continues to be involved in translational research, helping Georgia respond to this public health emergency.
Strings, stages and Georgia Southern: Josh Bruen’s musical journey
When Josh Bruen steps onto the stage to receive his bachelor’s degree, he will be in a familiar place: smiling in front of a crowd. The Georgia Southern University student has become a fixture of music venues around Statesboro as he plays a mixture of cover songs and original works. Bruen is ready to take his music career to new heights with a degree in marketing in his hands.
Project Eaglet receives annual funding from Kiwanis Club of Statesboro
Project Eaglet is a joint venture between Georgia Southern University and Bulloch County Schools, funded by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, that began in 2022.
‘The Pope is also a monarch’: Georgia Southern professor explains upcoming papal vote
Wednesday will begin a nearly thousand-year-old tradition. After the recent passing of Pope Francis, who served as pope for 12 years, the Catholic Church is looking for his successor. Soon, the doors to the Sistine Chapel will be locked, signifying the beginning of the papal conclave – the secretive balloting process where the College of Cardinals, who are among the highest-ranking members of the church, elect a new pope.
Georgia Southern University announces speakers for Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies
Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University’s Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 13, 14, 15 and 17. Approximately 4,300 students will graduate this semester with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees during five ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah.
Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership launched to drive evolution of innovation ecosystem in the harbor region
The Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) — a new organization dedicated to fostering innovation and attracting investment in the Savannah, Georgia, region — has launched, marking a significant milestone in the expanded evolution of the area’s innovation ecosystem.
Georgia Southern Q4 2024 Economic Monitor: Savannah bounces back from hurricane woes, slow growth predicted for 2025
The Savannah metro area economy resumed growth momentum in the closing quarter of the year as it bounced back from hurricane-induced weakness in the third quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s newly released Q4 Economic Monitor.
Georgia Southern students present research, win cash prizes at CURIO symposium
More than 70 students in Georgia Southern University’s College of Arts and Humanities showcased their talents at the annual CURIO Symposium, a hybrid event featuring research presentations and fine arts performances.
Georgia Southern Ethics Bowl team rising to national prominence
In just two years, Georgia Southern University’s Ethics Bowl team has become nationally competitive, earning a top 15 finish and the Bob Ladenson Spirit Award at the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl earlier this semester.