MyNews: July 22, 2019
Georgia Southern University appoints four new leaders to key roles
Georgia Southern University has tapped four new leaders for key academic roles this fall, including Ryan Schroeder, Ph.D., as Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Lisandra R. Carmichael, Ph.D., as Dean of University Libraries; Amy Heaston, Ed.D., as Interim Dean of the College of Education; and Stuart Tedders, Ph.D. (’87), as Interim Dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.
Georgia Southern researchers say 2019 sea turtle season is breaking records
Sea turtle nesting season on St. Catherine’s Island is anything but slow this summer according to researchers at Georgia Southern University.
Paying it forward: Georgia Southern professor provides STEM opportunities to disadvantaged youth in her home country
When College of Education’s Beverly King Miller, Ph.D., left Pueblo Nuevo, a community in Panama, to live in the United States at the age of 6, her grandmother had only one wish for her — that she become the first woman in their family to attend college. Miller exceeded her expectations and now provides STEM opportunities to youth in her home country.
Volunteer for Operation Move-In
Move-in day is a collaborative effort for faculty, staff, students and community volunteers to assist in welcoming our students to the residence halls. Be a part of the Georgia Southern tradition by volunteering for Operation Move-In on the Armstrong Campus on Aug. 15 or the Statesboro Campus on Aug. 16.
Georgia Southern graduate student identifies two new species of African ticks
While most people tend to avoid ticks, Jackson Tomlinson, a graduate student in the Department of Biology finds them fascinating and beautiful. His interest in the parasites was recently rewarded with the discovery of two species of ticks that are entirely new to science.
Counseling alumnus pursues passion of helping college students, authors a book about motivation
Georgia Southern University Double Eagle Warren Brandon Wright (’16,’18), tapped into his own experiences of self-doubt and self-growth in college to pursue a career in counseling and write a book to help motivate college students.
Georgia Southern alumna, television cooking show finalist releases debut memoir
Georgia Southern alumna Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser will release her debut memoir, Some Kinda Good: Good Food and Good Company, That’s What It’s All About, this summer.
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On-Campus News
- SOLD Workshop
- FYE looking for teachers this Fall
- Concealed Carry Course
- Technology Bootcamp
- University Day with the Atlanta Braves
- Georgia Southern’s SHRM student chapter receives national award
- Students volunteer, gain skills in health care during trip to Costa Rica
In the Media
- GSU students beat the heat with cool tradition at 3 campuses – Statesboro Herald
- Georgia Southern researchers say 2019 sea turtle season is breaking records – All on Georgia
- TLC column: Workforce development key to local hospitality industry success – Savannah Morning News
- Colleges and universities appoint 11 African Americans to administrative posts – Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- GSU held ‘cool’ summer celebration Tuesday – Coastal Courier
- Letters to the editor Thursday: Savannah Winds continues to inspire – Savannah Morning News
- The lost ring that turned a Georgia Southern long-snapper into a ‘rock star’ – ESPN
- The Beach Institute Lecture and Learning Series Presents – Savannah Tribune
- Savannah-Chatham CrimeStoppers taps retired police major Larry Branson as new director – Savannah Morning News
- Internships allow potential employees to learn from UGA Extension agents – Growing Georgia
- Ga. Southern President talks enrollment while participating in annual university tradition – WTOC
- Georgia Southern celebrates their Summer Celebration on the Statesboro Campus – WSAV
- Teachers learning about STEM at Georgia Southern University – WSAV
- Incoming Georgia Southern freshmen giving back to the community – WJCL
- How African American culture bred business success – The Harvard Gazette
- Georgia Southern standout Ben Carr continues to turn up the heat on the links this summer – WJCL
- Georgia Southern professor reflects on 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 – WTOC
- Students at Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus are getting ready for a special summer celebration today – WJCL
- Georgia Southern is hosting its last sweet event on Statesboro Campus today – WSAV
- Seminar to highlight rising sea level effects on bird nesting – Brunswick News
- Faith, family and food: Statesboro Herald food writer and ‘Food Network Star’ finalist Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser debuts memoir – Connect Savannah
- Statesboro welcomes a new city manager – WSAV
- Georgia Southern University foundations merge to enhance student success – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern and Armstrong strengthening their connections – WTOC
- Georgia Southern men’s golf coach Carter Collins leads Skeadas standings – Savannah Morning News
- Strickland hired as EGSC Communications Coordinator – Emanuel County Live
- A new era begins for Georgia Southern University – James Magazine
- Experts warn of possible East Coast earthquakes – WJCL
- Georgia Southern student-athletes log thousands of community service hours – WSAV
- Parking changes coming to football game days at Georgia Southern – WTOC
- Whitley added to GS Football coaching staff – Statesboro Herald
- Leadership Savannah Class of 2018-2019 graduates 40 – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern University foundations merge to enhance student success – Savannah Business Journal
- ASID Foundation bestows 7 scholarship and grant awards – Home Furnishings Business
- Georgia Southern University to host A Summer Celebration on July 15, 16 and 17 – Coastal Courier
- Excitement building for Eagles, Tigers – WTOC
- Infinity, Inc. announces 20th anniversary scholarship recipient – Savannah CEO
- Georgia Southern researchers: Sea turtle season is a record-breaker – Connect Savannah
- New four legged officer joins Georgia Southern Police Department – WJCL
- School’s out for summer, or is it? – Savannah Morning News
- Wilson named dean of College of Education at Augusta University – Augusta CEO
- Aiken Standard adds new reporter to team – Aiken Standard
- Sheaths drive powerful new artificial muscles – Health Medicine Network
- Georgia Southern’s Joe Nahas signs with the Chicago Cubs – WJCL
- Georgia Southern celebrates summer with watermelons, Leopold’s ice cream – Savannah Morning News
- Georgia Southern continues long time tradition with A Summer Celebration – WJCL
- Georgia Southern University to host a Summer Celebration this week – WSAV
- Lester begins role as Georgia Southern’s new VP for Communications and Marketing – All on Georgia
- Georgia Southern researchers say 2019 sea turtle season is breaking records – WTOC
Last updated: 8/1/2019