
Karin Winka’s journey to college began more than 4,000 miles away from Georgia Southern University’s campuses.

Kelly Entrekin’s college experience began like many others, but took a tragic turn that almost prevented her from finishing.

The story of new Georgia Southern University graduate Rudy Madrid is one of determination, perseverance and a commitment to service. As an enlisted service member in the United States Army, Madrid had his sights set on achieving greater levels of service. To do so, he had to navigate the world of higher education as a nontraditional student to pursue his dream of becoming an officer in the Army.

April Trepagnier had no idea that her fascination with a graduation hood would lead her to pursue her first college degree at 43 years old.

After dropping out of high school nearly a decade ago, Robbie Jorge, was ready for a life change. Jorge acquired a GED diploma, applied to Georgia Southern University and became an anthropology student at the age of 26. In just a few days, he will be part of the first generation in his family to acquire a college degree.

Georgia Southern University will continue the temporary waiver of test score admission requirements for undergraduates for Academic Year 2024-2025 (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025), following approval of the extension by the University System of Georgia last week.

In honor of the second annual Veterans of Foreign Wars National Day of Service, Georgia Southern University’s Military & Veteran Services will host informational sessions on Veterans Affairs issues and benefits on all three campuses on May 6. The events are free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

Two faculty members from Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics have been selected by the Governor’s Teaching Fellows Committee for the 2023 Summer Symposium Program.

Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University’s Spring 2023 Commencement ceremonies on May 9, 10, 11 and 13.

Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association recognized the highest levels of achievement and service among the University’s alumni during the 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony, held at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 14.