MyNews: January 23, 2020
Marine veteran finds new career through health and physical education at Georgia Southern
After 20 years in the Marine Corps, Jay Morrow retired and decided to pursue a new career path mentoring and coaching children at the Boys and Girls Club near his home in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Eagle Nation celebrates the life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
“It is non-negotiable that we collaborate, pursue academic excellence, discover and innovate, commit to openness and inclusion, and create sustainable practices that support the well-being of the university and community.” Members of the Eagle Nation shared this message Monday as they celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the annual observance day parades held in Statesboro and Savannah.
Famed comedy troupe The Second City to fill Georgia Southern’s Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern with laughter
“The Second City: Improv All-Stars,” featuring Chicago’s legendary comedy troupe The Second City, will perform at the Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern, as part of the center’s 2019-2020 Main Stage Series on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Georgia Southern’s online MBA recognized as best in Georgia
Georgia Southern University has the No. 1 online Master of Business Administration program in Georgia for 2020 according to MBACompass.com with almost 20% of its graduates holding executive-level positions.
Men’s, women’s basketball to host Georgia State
Men’s and women’s basketball will host Georgia State University in a double header on Saturday. Be sure to wear white and purchase tickets early. Catch both games with a combined ticket before they sell out.
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On-Campus News
- Poster sale happening now through Jan. 24 on Statesboro Campus
- Southern Conference on Children set for Jan. 25
- UPB offers showings of ‘Harriet’ on Jan. 23 at Armstrong Campus, ‘Maleficent’ on Jan. 24 at Statesboro Campus
In the Media
- New Programs: Criminal Justice, Music Industry, Cybersecurity, Historic Preservation – Inside Higher Ed
- Universities, colleges where students are eager to enroll – U.S. News & World Report
- Georgia Southern University plans to get new music program – Fox 28
- GSU hopes to introduce a new music program – WTOC
- Georgia Southern Armstrong campus looks to add new music program – WSAV
- Georgia Southern associate dean named to National Advisory Mental Health Council – Savannah CEO
- GSU professor discusses impact of Iran tensions – WTOC
- Georgia NAACP state president to deliver DeKalb’s MLK Day address – AJC
- Georgia colleges crack prominent online rankings lists – AJC
- Georgia Southern begins new semester with inclusivity in mind – WJCL
- Georgia Southern associate dean named to National Advisory Mental Health Council – Savannah Business Journal
- NRF’s $4 Million Foundation Gala Honors Michelle Gass of Kohl’s, industry VIPs, special honorees and students embarking on retail careers – Women’s Wear Daily
- Gov. Kemp names thirty appointments to state boards – Savannah CEO
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Last updated: 1/27/2020