University study shows number of obese adults trying to lose weight is decreasing
A new Georgia Southern study shows that even though obesity in the U.S. has reached historic highs and nationwide public awareness campaigns have outlined the associated health risks, the number of overweight and obese adults trying to lose weight has steadily fallen.
Graduate student’s folk pottery exhibit on display through March 31
Graduate student Annamarie Kistler has worked meticulously to convey the stories of folk potters in the region through her historical exhibit “Common Clay.”
Hoops with Heroes brings local law enforcement and youth together
Senior exercise science majors and members of Georgia Southern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, Dominique Bullock and Patrice Butler, respectively, co-directed the inaugural ‘Hoops with Heroes’ event on Feb. 18.
Georgia Southern hosts regional conference, local non-profit and economy benefit
When Georgia Southern students leave for Spring Break, it isn’t often that nearly 2,200 students and professionals from more than 80 universities in ten states then converge on the University’s campus.
Students earn awards in National Model African Union Conference
The Georgia Southern Model African Union (MAU) competed and took home several awards in the 2017 National Model African Union Conference in Washington, D.C. at Howard University on Feb. 23-26.
Solar walk presents a world of learning opportunities
If you’ve been on campus recently, you’ve certainly noticed the new metal sculptures, engraved with the names of planets, along the Pedestrium and other locations.
Reefs and Rivers: The Altamaha’s connection to us
Georgia Southern faculty Daniel Gleason, Ph.D., and Risa Cohen, Ph.D., spent years planning and building their research of the Altamaha River’s flow patterns, and the results show the man-made impacts along Georgia’s coast.
Kitty Pruitt earns 2017 Puckett-Merriman Award for fitness
Kitty Pruitt, senior lecturer of physical activity and dance was awarded the 2017 Puckett-Merriman Award at the 30th annual Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference at Jekyll Island, Georgia, on Jan. 26-28.
Books to binge
February is National Library Lovers Month, so instead of binging your favorite Netflix shows, put the remote down and pick up a binge-worthy book at Zach S. Henderson Library. To help you out, University faculty have recommended some of their favorite books that will rival even your favorite series.
University celebrates annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony
The Center for Sustainability (CfS), Division of Facilities Services and the campus community celebrated the fifth annual Arbor Day tree planting at the Shooting Sports Education Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15.