Georgia Southern’s Q1 2020 Economic Monitor: Pandemic slams regional economy, outlook remains murky
Governmental response to the pandemic shuttered much of the regional economy toward the end of the first quarter of 2020, stated Michael Toma, Ph.D., Fuller E. Callaway professor of economics, in Georgia Southern University’s Q1 2020 Economic Monitor. Economic growth ground to a halt as seven of the eight indicators of current economic activity in the region fell. Significant declines were recorded in airplane boardings, hotel sales and port activity.
Armstrong Campus seniors show their work in online gallery show
Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus is hosting the senior art exhibition “Synergy of Seven.” It is a unique collaborative show with the artwork of Winter Anderson, Claire Chandler, Dawnesha Harrington, Patrice Jackson, Lindsey Porter, Jessica Pham and Asia Rogers-Lee. The senior exhibition originally scheduled to be in the Fine Arts Gallery on the Armstrong Campus is available to view online now through June 5.
Master of Health Administration program receives reaccreditation
Georgia Southern University’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), an interdisciplinary group of educational, professional, clinical and other health organizations that establishes the standard of measurement of graduate healthcare management education.
Georgia Southern doctor of physical therapy students awarded scholarships
Twelve students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Georgia Southern University were awarded scholarships totaling more than $17,000 from the Savannah American Business Clubs (AMBUCS).
Georgia Southern doctor of physical therapy students awarded scholarships
Twelve students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Georgia Southern University were awarded scholarships totaling more than $17,000 from the Savannah American Business Clubs (AMBUCS).
Georgia Southern alumna fulfills lifelong dream, helps children struggling to read
Life has a way of bringing people back to where they belong. At least that’s what 66-year-old lifelong learner and educator Robin Perry (’93, ‘16) believes.
BFA senior exhibition to be showcased online
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is hosting its “BFA 2020 Senior Exhibition” this spring, but for the first time it is appearing online. The exhibition features student work from the BFSDoArt senior class. The “BFA 2020 Senior Exhibition” is usually held on the Statesboro Campus, however the COVID-19 pandemic changed exhibition plans. The exhibition is available to view online through May 22.
BFA senior exhibition to be showcased online
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is hosting its “BFA 2020 Senior Exhibition” this spring, but for the first time it is appearing online. The exhibition features student work from the BFSDoArt senior class. The “BFA 2020 Senior Exhibition” is usually held on the Statesboro Campus, however the COVID-19 pandemic changed exhibition plans. The exhibition is available to view online through May 22.
Georgia Southern Division of Continuing Education, Department of Public and Nonprofit studies to offer new certificate program
A new certificate program will be offered on the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus as part of a partnership between the Division of Continuing Education and the Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies. The certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Workshop Series, which will take place October 5-9, at the Armstrong Center.
Georgia Southern launches ‘Finish Strong’ campaign to ensure Eagle success
Today, Georgia Southern University launched a fundraising campaign to help students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.
The University kicked off the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” campaign with a goal of raising $250,000 for up to 250 students on a need-based priority, as well as $140,000 to assist up to 14 returning spring sport seniors who saw their 2019-20 collegiate seasons cut short.