Georgia Southern receives national recognition for transfer student initiatives
Georgia Southern University was named a top four-year university on the Phi Theta Kappa’s 2018 Transfer Honor Roll for creating pathways to support transfer students.
College of Education student launches campaign to help new teachers
In fall 2017, as 33 early childhood education majors walked across the stage of the College of Education’s (COE) auditorium to collect their Eagle Educator pins, they were surprised with a special gift – a classroom starter kit.
Governor Nathan Deal recommends funding for two Georgia Southern projects supporting workforce development
Two Georgia Southern University projects have been included in Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal’s recent budget recommendations to the General Assembly for the upcoming fiscal year. Gov. Deal’s budget priorities include building an educated workforce capable of meeting future job demands.
Professor earns top award at the 2017 National Communication Association Convention
In November, Associate Professor of Communications and Africana Studies Elizabeth F. Desnoyers-Colas, received the National Communication Association’s 2017 Black Caucus Rex Crawley Outstanding Service Award.
University System of Georgia announces Board of Regents finalizes consolidations
Today, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) granted final approval for the creation of two new institutions through consolidation. Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University will be consolidated as the new Georgia Southern University. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Bainbridge State College will be consolidated as the new Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). The board approved resolutions making both consolidations effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Georgia Southern employee, veteran to receive master’s degree this fall
Todd Tinker has had many journeys in his life, and his latest journey of obtaining his master’s degree is coming to fruition after nearly five years.
Double Eagle gives back to soldiers overseas
Double Eagle Sarah Beth Todd (‘11, ‘13) is no stranger to serving her community. So it’s no surprise that just a few years after graduating, Todd is continuing to serve by spearheading Georgia Power’s participation in The Bert Show’s “The Big Thank You” initiative.
Georgia Southern University partners with The Orianne Society
The Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University and The Orianne Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, have announced a partnership. The memorandum of understanding between the University and The Orianne Society is designed to enhance cooperation and further the mission of research and education by both partners.
University student chapter of Society for Human Resource Management named Georgia ‘Chapter of the Year’
The Georgia Southern University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter received yet another prestigious award from the SHRM Georgia State Council. During the 2017 SHRM Georgia State Conference, the chapter was named SHRM Student Chapter of the Year.