11 Georgia Southern students earn more than $16,000 in scholarships from Savannah American Business Club
Eleven students in Georgia Southern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program were awarded scholarships totaling more than $16,000 from the Savannah American Business Club (AMBUCS) for volunteer work with the organization.
Georgia Southern University Multimedia Development Center receives three professional Emmy® nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter has recognized Georgia Southern University’s Multimedia Development Center (MDC) with three professional Emmy® nominations.
“Georgia Southern Robots” and “The Eagle has Landed” both received a nomination in the Spanish language category. MDC Director Art Berger, Brianna Womack, Collin Crews, Ben Powell and Doug Thompson were nominated for the two short news features. Berger was also nominated for best director in the short form content category.
Athletic training students get creative in national art competition
Under the guidance of Associate Professor Tamerah Hunt, Ph.D., 15 graduate athletic training students flexed their artistic muscles during the National Institute on Minority Health Disparities Art Competition earlier this year.
Georgia Southern recognizes exemplary donors at annual Gratitude Gala
Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held on May 1 at the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah where honorees, which included one individual, one family and one corporation, were presented with awards.
Police officer to middle grades teacher: A graduate helps children from the ground up
Statesboro born-and-raised, Jason Long is a name that locals might recognize from his 23 years of experience in local law enforcement.
After a full career with the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department Long enrolled at Georgia Southern to earn a bachelor’s degree in middle grades education.
This fall, he will start a position as a social studies teacher at Southeast Bulloch Middle School where he hopes to positively impact the lives of students.
Georgia Southern SARC researching salt marsh habitat loss with new aquaponics garden
Salt marshes in south Georgia are in constant need of restoration due to rising sea levels. Georgia Southern University graduate student Alexander Gregory is leading a project on the Armstrong Campus to address the loss of marsh habitats by researching Spartina alterniflora, the dominant plant in Georgia salt marshes.
Georgia Southern undergraduate student steers childhood passion to national research stage at Capitol Hill
Amanda Weaver, a senior mechanical engineering student, grew up with a desire to understand how things work and a passion to protect the environment. It was these interests that led her to her work with alternative fuels research at Georgia Southern University.
Eagle military members, families to be recognized during Military Appreciation Month
Each May, individuals are encouraged to celebrate National Military Appreciation Month in a symbol of unity. Throughout the month, the Office of Military & Veteran Services at Georgia Southern University will honor active and former members of the Armed Forces, as well as their dependents and spouses, who are part of the Eagle Nation family.
Faculty-student collaborations showcase professional growth, creativity at Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium April 26-30
Ambitious student research collaborations with faculty members often lead to much more than good grades. The mentorships encourage professional growth, confidence and creativity, even in the midst of a pandemic.
Georgia Southern University’s Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium, which is being held virtually April 26 through April 30, will showcase faculty-student partnerships through a broad range of scholarly and creative research projects produced by over 100 honors students across multiple disciplines on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.
Georgia Southern Clay Target Team wins ACUI National Championship
Twelve Georgia Southern students who make up the University’s competitive Clay Target Team won the first national championship contest they have ever competed in as a team during the 2021 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Targets Championships in March.