Georgia Southern’s Office of Research Integrity welcomes Janny Crespo-Grow, Ph.D., as Director of Research Security and Export Controls
Janny Crespo-Grow, Ph.D., will take on the new role of director of research security and export controls on Feb. 3. As part of the research integrity team under the vice president for Research and Economic Development, she will lead the implementation and administration of the University’s research security and export control programs while ensuring compliance with federal law, sponsor requirements and University policy.
Georgia Southern’s Benjamin McKay elected to Association for University Business and Economic Research leadership board
Benjamin McKay (‘06, ‘14), assistant director of the Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research (CBAER) at Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG), has been elected to the Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Georgia Southern graduate students perform more than 6,000 hearing screenings during Fall 2024 semester
Georgia Southern University students got out of the classroom during the Fall 2024 semester to perform more than 6,000 crucial hearing screenings for Chatham and Effingham County K-12 students.
Georgia Southern students saddle up to help special needs children at local equine therapy academy
Two Georgia Southern University students worked closely with the horses and riders, assisting in the session process to enhance the patient’s therapeutic experience. They left the sessions with new, valuable insights emphasizing the intersection between healthcare and animal therapy.
Educational Leader Walter Kimbrough to speak at Georgia Southern University’s MLK Celebration Jan. 17
Renowned speaker and higher education leader Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at Georgia Southern University’s celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Friday, Jan. 17.
Georgia Southern professor earns lifetime achievement award for research on global affairs
Nalanda Roy, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University, was recently honored with the Noam Chomsky Global Connections Shining Star Research Award for her research in global affairs, international relations and South and Southeast Asian maritime security.
Georgia Southern senior wins research poster award, heading to Denmark for solar panel study
Elizabeth Sills, a computer and electrical engineering senior from Savannah works in the system reliability department for the Georgia Transmission Corporation. After winning a statewide research poster competition, she’s heading to Denmark.
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero named one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Leaders in 2025 by Georgia Trend
Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero has been named as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Leaders in 2025 by Georgia Trend. This marks the eighth time he has been included on one of Georgia Trend’s ‘Most Influential Georgians’ lists since 2015.
Georgia Southern chooses seasoned law enforcement officer Trey Drawdy as Chief of Police
Trey Drawdy has been selected as Georgia Southern University’s new Chief of Police, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He has served as acting chief of police since Sept. 2024.
Georgia Southern Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics creates new traveling exhibit
As hurricanes and storms pose an annual threat to communities across coastal and central Georgia, Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics (IHLA) is taking a creative approach to teach communities about the importance of being hurricane-ready.