
The December 2025 issue of “Freshwater Science” will carry special meaning in Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biology.

When Melissa Miles crosses the commencement stage this December, she won’t just celebrate the end of a rigorous academic journey, she will honor herself by accomplishing her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.

Madison Buford was born and raised just a stone’s throw away from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus. As she watched the University and the city grow, she knew exactly where she wanted to go to college.

Georgia native, University Police Department Investigator and, now, Double Eagle — Heiko Ellis will cross the commencement stage this December with a Master of Science in criminal justice and criminology, embodying his personal commitment to continuous learning.

Will Lynch, Ph.D., has been re-elected to the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) board of directors. This marks his second three-year term on the board.

When Georgia Southern University student Anish Goyal arrived on the Statesboro Campus in fall 2023, he already had 63 hours of college credit and a clear goal: to dive into research that bridges computer engineering, physics and mathematics. Recently, his dedication took him across the world to learn from some of the brightest minds in science.

Isabella Mashack’s journey to earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Southern University was not straightforward.

The married mother of two began her college education after high school but early motherhood changed her course, forcing her to put her studies on hold.

Cole Hayne’s love of planes has taken him to some pretty impressive heights during his time at Georgia Southern

Esther Chukwujekwu is pairing her passion for dressmaking with an MBA to take her business to the next level.