MyNews: January 9, 2017
Georgia Southern hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Military Science building
Georgia Southern University’s award-winning Army ROTC Eagle Battalion now has a new world-class building in which to learn, network and grow their skills. Georgia Southern University President Jaimie Hebert, Ph.D., hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Military Science building last week. The 32,000-square-foot space features four classrooms, a state-of-the-art computer lab, conference room with VTC capabilities, 25 Cadre and staff offices, and a 5,000 square-foot multipurpose room.
Staff Council recognizes Georgia Southern employees during annual Staff Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Georgia Southern University’s Staff Council honored more than 200 staff members during the 2017 Staff Service and Awards of Excellence Ceremony held on Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Performing Arts Center.
Public Safety welcomes two new officers, first K-9 officer
Georgia Southern University officially welcomed two new public safety officers and one dedicated K-9 officer to the force. Georgia Southern’s Office of Public Safety now has 39 officers who serve the University’s campus as well as assist local agencies.
Adrian Peterson elected to
College Football Hall of Fame
Former Georgia Southern star Adrian Peterson added another honor to his already sparkling résumé today when he was named to the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
Peterson’s No. 3 jersey is retired at Georgia Southern and he still stands as the NCAA’s Division I all-time leading rusher with 6,559 yards in regular-season contests. He is already a member of GS’s Athletics Hall of Fame and was a four-time All-American for the Eagles.
On-Campus News
- Message from the President
- Professor Anastatia Sims to speak at Great Minds Lecture series Jan. 31
- Student receives grant for athletic performance research
- COSM Dean to participate in USG Accelerated Leadership Academy
- Nikki Giovanni is 2017 MLK Celebration Speaker at Georgia Southern
- Southern Conference on Children
In the Media
- 100 Most Influential Georgians of 2017: Wielding Power — Georgia Trend
- Georgia Southern guard named player of the week — Savannah Morning News
- Tennessee Board of Regents appoints alumna Dr. Flora Tydings as next TBR System Chancellor — Clarksville Online
- Eagle Battalion’s new nest officially opens — Statesboro Herald
Last updated: 1/25/2017