MyNews for July 1, 2020
Georgia Southern awarded $3.25 million grant to increase diversity in health professions
Keith Belcher, Ph.D., director of the Medical Laboratory Science program at Georgia Southern University, is the recipient of the 2020-25 U.S. Department of Health Resources and Service Administration grant valued at $3.25 million. The grant funds the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program, designed to increase diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by offering awards to institutions that provide scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled full time in a health profession or nursing program.
$3.25 million grant provides scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged students to pursue graduate degrees in public health at Georgia Southern
Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, and Joseph Telfair, DrPH, of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) at Georgia Southern University have received a 2020-25 U.S. Department of Health Resources and Service Administration grant valued at $3.25 million to support the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program. Each year, $650,000 will be available to offer scholarships to qualifying students who wish to pursue a Master of Public Health or Doctor of Public Health at Georgia Southern.
Submit your in-person or virtual events for this year’s Weeks of Welcome calendar
Weeks of Welcome is a campus-wide initiative, designed to welcome new and returning students to each of the Georgia Southern University campuses. Packed with social, educational and informational programs, these engagement opportunities afford students the opportunity to intentionally interact with other Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff. It is a great way to make connections and teach new students how to navigate their way around each campus. This year’s Weeks of Welcome will be from Aug. 13 – 29 and is organized according to the theme: Welcome to T.H.E. N.E.S.T!
- Teaching and learning
- Health and wellness
- Engagement
- Networking and processes
- Exploration
- Sports and traditions
- Technology
Click here to learn more about each programming category
Click here to submit a program proposal to the 2020 Weeks of Welcome calendar
Submission Deadline: Monday, Aug. 3 at noon.
Georgia Southern moves to mobile ticketing for athletic events
Improved health and safety measures and added convenience, including contactless points of entry, security and ease of flow through the gates are just some of the benefits Eagle football fans will experience this fall as the Georgia Southern athletics makes the move to mobile ticketing, starting with the 2020 football season. With the need for increased health and safety measures due to COVID-19, this is the logical time to upgrade and improve our ticket operations.
Georgia Southern receives largest commitment to date to ensure Eagles finish strong
The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. has received a commitment of $125,000, the largest gift yet, toward the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” scholarship initiative to help students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times. The campaign will help up to 250 students on a need-based priority and up to 14 returning spring sport seniors who saw their 2019-20 collegiate seasons cut short.
Axel Grossmann named Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise in Parker College of Business
Axel Grossmann, Ph.D., professor of finance in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, was named the Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise, effective July 1.
The Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise was established by Georgia Southern alumnus William A. Freeman as an expression of support and commitment to the growth and academic excellence of the Parker College of Business.
Georgia Southern students organize community health fairs in Chatham County
More than 100 students from various disciplines in the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University helped bridge wellness and the community earlier this year by organizing community health fairs at various locations in Chatham County.
On-Campus News
- University update on COVID-19
- Online learning resources for faculty, students
- Parker College of Business to offer new certificate in hospitality and tourism management
In the Media
- ‘I like giving them hope’: GA college offers ‘Love in Action’ program for students to call seniors during pandemic – Christian Broadcast Network
- Georgia Southern awarded $3.25 million grant to increase diversity in health professions – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern awarded $3.25 million grant to increase diversity in health professions – Savannah Business Journal
- A tale of two cities: how one respiratory therapist combated COVID-19 — and his own fears — in Savannah and Boston – Savannah Herald
- ‘We cannot grow complacent’: With more in hospital, Kemp says Georgia gaining on COVID-19 – U.S. News & World Report
- Parents, students discuss what they want to see as schools plan reopening – WTOC
- Lee mapping project protects county’s past – Albany Herald
- Respiratory Therapist Describes Experience During Pandemic – WTOC
- Georgia Southern graduate furloughed during pandemic – WRBL
- Blacks make up small slice of the birding world – Star Tribune
- Keeping it 100: The 100 Black Men of Savannah support, encourage youth – Connect Savannah
- Tri-County EMC awards scholarships – Jones County News
- Morehouse School of Medicine gets $40 million grant to fight COVID-19 – AJC
- Georgia Southern Senior Companion Program gets boost from Boro foundation – Statesboro Herald
- Choosing which small business receive grants – WTOC
- New program at Georgia Southern has students checking on older adults – WJCL
- ‘How are you doing today?’: New program has college students calling to check in on older adults – NBC 5
- GSU music faculty win 2nd Global Music Award – Statesboro Herald
- Trump sets the stage for mayhem at Tulsa rally – Huffington Post
- Savannah-based Matthew Reardon Center for Autism fights for funding as state dollars shrink – Savannah Morning News
- FRONTLINE HEROES: A Passion for Helping People – Brunswick News
- Coastal Care Partners names Tonya Hillis its director of operations and community engagement – Savannah CEO
- Savannah, Georgia is offering a relocation incentive to lure tech workers – Forbes
- The faces of protest: Residents stand together for justice – Statesboro Herald
- Everyday Heroes: Love In Action telephone assurance program – WTOC
- Georgia Southern coaches protest along with players – George-Anne
- The design industry is talking about race—for real this time – Business of Home
- GS multimedia earns 4 Emmy nominations
- Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern University receives two Emmy award nominations – Savannah Business Journal
- After his own experience with injustice, Shai Werts wants to educate others – The Athletic
- New study reveals racial disparities in fear of police brutality – Science Codex
- GSU offers new nonprofit program – Coastal Courier
- Savannah respiratory therapist lends hand in COVID-19 hot spot – WSAV
- Healthcare Hero back in Savannah after treating COVID-19 patients in Boston – Fox 28
- Ga Southern research shows Georgia doing well in stopping spread of COVID-19, but still home to 4 of nation’s 10 highest counties for mortality rate – All on Georgia
- “Old Southern Cookery” brings history to your plate – WTOC
- Outdoors: Black birders gain strength from special week – Toledo Blade
- The power of birding in the south – Garden & Gun
- Business student recognized for support of CofC Collegiate Recovery Program – Charleston CEO
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Last updated: 7/10/2020