
Seniors in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art are wrapping up their collegiate art collections, and one student is using the opportunity to show love and appreciation to one of her heroes: her mom.

Georgia Southern University has named Scott Gordon, Ph.D., FACSM, as the new Dean of the Waters College of Health Professions, who brings decades of experience in academic leadership, interdisciplinary health education and student-focused innovation.

Cassie N. Morgan has been selected to serve as vice president for Enrollment Management, effective June 1.

Caleb Hartshorn’s research, part of his master’s degree program, focuses on uncovering the history of this island, particularly its 18th and 19th-century past. Hartshorn’s work includes archaeological surveys, archival research and the development of an ArcGIS Map, which is a geographic information system.

Connor Daniel, the No. 1 ranked junior (age 21 or under) FITASC Sporting Clay shooter in the world, has committed to attend Georgia Southern University, where he will pursue a degree in Manufacturing Engineering and join the four-time ACUI Divisional National Champion Southern Clay Target Team in Fall 2025.

Paul Hunton, the president of North Carolina Public Radio, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 GS4 Scholars Symposium.

Georgia Southern University’s Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) Center for Addiction Recovery and Health Services have partnered to provide overdose prevention education to the campus community.

Masoud Davari, Ph. D., associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing, was recognized for his achievements in the field of power electronics control and testing with the IEEE Region 3 Outstanding Engineer Award.


The University’s Master of Public Health and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs were ranked No. 84 and No. 132, respectively, in a new survey by peer academic leaders.