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Betty Foy Sanders donates bus to Georgia Southern art department

Betty Foy Sanders, former first lady of Georgia and supporter of the arts at Georgia Southern University, donated a bus last fall to the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) to help students access art through travel.

Georgia Southern celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2020

The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2020 has been announced. The exemplary group will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 13, which will be broadcast via Facebook Live on the Alumni Association’s page @GeorgiaSouthernAlumni.

Georgia Southern celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2020

The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2020 has been announced. The exemplary group will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 13, which will be broadcast via Facebook Live on the Alumni Association’s page @GeorgiaSouthernAlumni.

Georgia Southern grant awards for faculty on the rise

Georgia Southern University saw a significant increase in grant and contract funding awarded to its faculty for research in the 2020 fiscal year. Georgia Southern faculty and staff received 144 awards totaling $10.7 million, which represents nearly a 67% increase over the previous year.

Corina Newsome, co-organizer of Black Birders Week, helps change national narrative about inclusion in science, outdoor spaces

Corina Newsome, a wildlife conservationist and graduate student at Georgia Southern University who is devoted to the study of birds, is also a co-organizer of the inaugural Black Birders Week. The virtual weeklong event launched this summer and quickly forged into a national movement.

Campaign raises funds to help students, student-athletes finish strong

On May 18, Georgia Southern University launched the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” campaign with a goal of raising funds for students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.

Campaign raises funds to help students, student-athletes finish strong

On May 18, Georgia Southern University launched the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” campaign with a goal of raising funds for students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.

Private tutoring group providing opportunities to Georgia Southern students through pandemic, beyond

Georgia Southern University senior Brittney Brown enjoys making a difference in the lives of young children. Through W.E. MOVE Tutoring Group, a nonprofit organization started by Georgia Southern staff member S. Marie Williams, Brown can do just that by tutoring and mentoring elementary school students.

Private tutoring group providing opportunities to Georgia Southern students through pandemic, beyond

Georgia Southern University senior Brittney Brown enjoys making a difference in the lives of young children. Through W.E. MOVE Tutoring Group, a nonprofit organization started by Georgia Southern staff member S. Marie Williams, Brown can do just that by tutoring and mentoring elementary school students.

Manufacturing Engineering Department making face shields to supplement faculty protection this fall

Georgia Southern University faculty and staff members who want to add a layer of protection in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to do so with face shields made by the Manufacturing Engineering Department.