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Annual Report & Strategic Plan
PROGRESS,
with purpose.A living view of Georgia Southern’s momentum—connecting the year’s progress to the people, purpose and action behind Soaring Beyond 2030.
2030
Strategic Horizon
01 — People. Purpose. Action.
Report / The Year in Motion
One Story. Many Measures of Progress.
“Eagle Nation is stronger—and larger—than ever before. Our research enterprise is growing. Our employees are more engaged. And across Georgia, our impact continues to strengthen communities and create opportunities throughout the state. At Georgia Southern, progress begins with people, driven by purpose, and is realized by action.”
– Dr. Kyle Marrero, President
2025–2026 Annual Highlights
A Year of Progress. A Future of Possibility.
From student success and research to economic impact and innovation, Georgia Southern continues to move forward with purpose.
31,599
Students Enrolled
81.6%
First-Year Retention
5,779
Degrees Conferred
$1.24B
Economic Impact
Our People
4.01 / 5
Employee Engagement Score
Measured on a five-point scale.
#33 Nationally |
#2 in Higher EducationForbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
Our Purpose
Ready Day 1
89%
Class of 2025 graduates employed, enlisted or enrolled within six months.
$53,723
Median earnings one year after graduation.
Research & Discovery
$57.8M
Research expenditures and awards.
84
Research doctorates.
Philanthropic Support
$27.4M
Philanthropic Support
84
Research doctorates.
Our Action
4,568
Processing hours saved each month through automation.
$2M+
Reduction in maintenance expenses through intelligent technology.
Progress / Dashboard-Ready by Design
From Annual Snapshot to Living Scorecard
Future dashboards can slot directly into this system. Every measure stays connected to a strategic pillar and goal, so the data always answers a bigger question: what changed—and why does it matter?
The Plan / Soaring Beyond 2030
The plan is the
through line.
Three pillars organize ten goals—and give every annual result a clear place in the university’s larger story.
Our People
Growth, well-being, engagement and a culture of high performance.
Our Purpose
Student success, research, teaching, service and regional prosperity.
Our Action
Market alignment, public impact and accountable operations.
Achievements
Turn Achievements Into a Connected Story
Flexible modules make space for feature stories, brief updates and visual evidence—without losing the link to strategy.
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Georgia Southern’s new College of Optometry advances with Board of Regents degree approval
Georgia Southern University received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today to establish a Doctor of Optometry degree program. The decision authorizes the creation of Georgia’s first college of optometry at Georgia Southern and allows the institution to offer the new degree, filling a long-standing educational and health care…
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Office of First and Second Year Experience relaunches Flight Leader program
Building on more than 15 years of student support, Georgia Southern University’s Office of First and Second Year Experience has relaunched and expanded its peer mentorship initiative to help first-time students navigate college life and achieve long-term success.
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Georgia Southern University announces Optometric Education Task Force to advance creation of Georgia’s first College of Optometry
Georgia Southern University has established an Optometric Education Task Force composed of nationally recognized leaders in optometry, educators and advocates to advise on the development of the University’s College of Optometry. The task force represents a significant milestone in the creation of the college and the University’s ongoing efforts to expand access to vision care,…
Our MissionImpact the future through a transformative, learner-centered culture.
Innovation & Discovery
Mobility
Academic Excellence
Collaboration
Transparency & Integrity
Sustainability
Georgia Southern empowers students, faculty, staff and alumni to lead, serve and engage—enhancing quality of life through education, research, cultural enrichment and meaningful contributions to communities.
People. Purpose. Action.
Every Year Moves the Vision Forward
Each year brings Georgia Southern closer to Soaring Beyond 2030. This living annual report connects measurable progress with the people, stories and actions behind it.