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Providing for a school’s needs during a time of change: the story of an instructional technology specialist

Georgia Southern University alumna Robin Thompson (’13) is a media specialist and technology integrator at Richmond Hill High School (RHHS), although she likes to refer to herself as a “technology instigator.”

“I try to push people out of their comfort zone with technology and have them try new things,” said Thompson.

Leading up to the announcement of the closing of Georgia public schools, Thompson knew her expertise would be needed.

Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art hosts online exhibition ‘Juried 2020’

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is hosting its annual juried student exhibitions this spring, but for the first time they will appear online. The second of three exhibitions, “Undergraduate Juried 2020,” features student work from students enrolled in BFSDoArt undergraduate classes at any level. The exhibition is available to view online through April 24.

Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art hosts online exhibition ‘Juried 2020’

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is hosting its annual juried student exhibitions this spring, but for the first time they will appear online. The second of three exhibitions, “Undergraduate Juried 2020,” features student work from students enrolled in BFSDoArt undergraduate classes at any level. The exhibition is available to view online through April 24.

EAGLE Academy students seize distance learning as a new opportunity to prepare for the digital world

When Georgia Southern University College of Education members founded EAGLE Academy, they never planned for students to learn virtually.

So when University System of Georgia colleges and universities closed their campuses in response to the coronavirus pandemic, EAGLE Academy had to determine a new way to help students reach their goals from a distance.

Parker College of Business students gain real-world experience through networking events

Georgia Southern University senior marketing major Steve Lopez was able to see his skills gained in the classroom come full circle when he placed first in the second annual Parker Regional Sales Competition (PRSC).

Parker College of Business students gain real-world experience through networking events

Georgia Southern University senior marketing major Steve Lopez was able to see his skills gained in the classroom come full circle when he placed first in the second annual Parker Regional Sales Competition (PRSC).

No Paulson? No problem! says Georgia Southern senior

When Rebecca Hooper, a senior marketing major at Georgia Southern University, heard there would be no graduation ceremony at Paulson Stadium this year, she decided to build her own.

No Paulson? No problem! says Georgia Southern senior

When Rebecca Hooper, a senior marketing major at Georgia Southern University, heard there would be no graduation ceremony at Paulson Stadium this year, she decided to build her own.

Georgia Southern alumni encourage community, adapt small business in trying times

For many small businesses, closing storefronts due to the coronavirus pandemic has meant losing revenue and contact with customers. Focused on using art to boost the spirits of those in their Sandy Springs community, art studio owners and college roommates Sandra Lewis (‘92) and Kris Bleiler (‘91) are using the current crisis as an opportunity to offer new ways for their business to inspire and connect.

Georgia Southern alumni encourage community, adapt small business in trying times

For many small businesses, closing storefronts due to the coronavirus pandemic has meant losing revenue and contact with customers. Focused on using art to boost the spirits of those in their Sandy Springs community, art studio owners and college roommates Sandra Lewis (‘92) and Kris Bleiler (‘91) are using the current crisis as an opportunity to offer new ways for their business to inspire and connect.