Georgia Southern’s online RN to BSN program ranked one of most affordable in nation
Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing’s RN-BSN program, designed exclusively for registered nurses who wish to earn a B.S. in nursing (BSN), was recently named one of the most affordable of its kind in the nation by GreatValueColleges.net. Of of 50 schools included on the 2019 list, Georgia Southern took the No. 27 spot.
‘Shark Tank’ star Daymond John to speak at Georgia Southern’s Spring Commencement
Fashion executive, self-made multimillionaire and “Shark Tank” entrepreneur Daymond John will be the speaker at Georgia Southern’s university-wide commencement ceremony at Paulson Stadium in May.
Georgia Southern to host free screening of educational reform film, ‘The Cartel,’ Q&A with area experts to follow
On March 5, the College of Education will host a free screening of “The Cartel,” a film that examines concerns for educational reform such as the dangers of teacher unions, administrative waste and performance of charter schools. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Ogeechee Theatre on the Armstrong Campus.
Business confidence is strong, but headwinds are present
Georgia business leaders have confidence that business is improving, but also have growing concerns over hiring and employment, according to the 2018 fourth-quarter (Q4) survey results by Georgia CEO.
Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus to host reading with acclaimed novelist Julianna Baggott
Critically acclaimed fiction writer, poet and essayist Julianna Baggott is coming to Savannah for Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Visiting Writers Series. Baggott will give a reading at Savannah Coffee Roasters on March 7 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Georgia Southern to host free screening of “Bully,” Q&A with area experts to follow
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, Georgia Southern University College of Education will host a free screening of “Bully,” a film documenting the effects of bullying on school-aged students and their families. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. in University Hall, room 156, located on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.
Georgia Southern economics students top performers in national trading competition
A team of four economics majors at Georgia Southern University’s Parker College of Business recently took fourth place at TD Ameritrade’s thinkorswim Challenge, a real-world cash trading experience, after going head-to-head with 500 college teams from around the country.
Georgia Southern University celebrates 2019 Black Heritage Month
Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs announces the schedule for the 2019 Black Heritage Month celebration, featuring a series of lectures, panel discussions, performances and more throughout February. Most events will take place on the Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses and are free and open to the public.
Registration open for Georgia Southern’s study abroad program in Cuba
Georgia Southern University will offer its second study abroad program in Havana, Cuba, from July 2 to 17. Students will learn about the history, culture and contemporary issues affecting the communist island nation post-Fidel Castro. The program is open to all Georgia Southern students, as well as University System of Georgia transient students, and offers a roster of semester credits. The deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 15.
Georgia Southern to host free film screening on Armstrong Campus: Award-winning film addresses the impact of the digital age on children
On Thursday, Jan. 17, Georgia Southern University College of Education will host a screening of “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age,” an award-winning film about the impact of technology on children’s development. The screening, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Ogeechee Theatre, located in the Student Union on the Armstrong Campus.