His True Blue spirit is out of this world
Statesboro native James Shaw (‘16) is living the life his 5-year-old self dreamed of — working for NASA. The engineering major just finished his fourth rotation at a co-op with NASA and is thanking his True Blue experiences for leading him there.
Georgia Southern University confers 1,700 graduate and undergraduate degrees during Fall 2016 Commencement
Held for the first time at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, the 25th annual Georgia Southern Fall 2016 Commencement ceremony represented a momentous day as 1,700 of Georgia’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students received degrees from the University’s eight colleges.
Third time’s the charm: Triple Eagle walks in December
This Fall, nearly 1,700 graduates will walk across the stage in Paulson Stadium to become University alumni. One Eagle in particular will make this walk for the third time, giving her an official “Triple Eagle” status.
The best and brightest high school students visit Georgia Southern for Southern Scholars Showcase
On Dec. 2-3, Georgia Southern University brought more than 150 of the brightest high school seniors from Georgia, across the country, and the world to campus for the 12th annual Southern Scholars Showcase. These outstanding high school students interviewed for valuable and prestigious academic scholarships.
Georgia Southern announces Nikki Giovanni as 2017 MLK Celebration speaker
Georgia Southern University will welcome Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. As the University’s 2017 MLK Celebration speaker, Giovanni will present her speech, “The Right to Dream,” for the annual event. Each year, the MLK Celebration provides an opportunity for the campus and local community to gather and celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Georgia Southern announces Fall 2016 Commencement ceremony speaker
Mike Royal has been selected as the speaker for Georgia Southern University’s 25th annual Fall Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9. A Georgia Southern alumnus, he is the chairman of the State Board of Education.
Georgia Southern Army ROTC earns first place in state Ranger Challenge
The Georgia Southern University Army ROTC Eagle Battalion program earned first place in the Task Force Georgia Ranger Challenge Competition on Oct. 21.
Georgia Southern attains historic enrollment numbers
Enrollment at Georgia Southern University has reached a historic high at 20,674 full-time students for Fall Semester 2016, marking an increase of more than 200 students from Fall Semester 2015.
Alumna designs 2016 Governor’s Award for the Arts & Humanities
Georgia Southern University alumna Shaunté Francois was selected to design the 2016 Governor’s Award for the Arts & Humanities. Francois, a jewelry and small metals artist, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (3D Studio Arts) in 2015.
Fall 2016 Commencement to be held at Paulson Stadium
Upon the request and recommendation of students through the Student Government Association (SGA), the University’s Fall 2016 Commencement ceremony for graduate and undergraduate students is being moved from Hanner Fieldhouse to Allen E. Paulson Stadium, and will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. Tickets will not be required for entrance to the ceremony at Paulson Stadium.