MyNews: July 5, 2016
Georgia Southern University welcomes
Jaimie Hebert, Ph.D., as 13th president
On Friday, July 1, Jaimie Hebert, Ph.D., assumed his position as Georgia Southern University’s 13th president. Hebert not only brings to Georgia Southern extensive academic experience and leadership, but also an enthusiasm for Georgia Southern’s commitment to academic excellence.
“As president, I will be working to ensure that our students and their professors are equipped to excel, and to continue the proud history of student success at Georgia Southern,” said Hebert.
Wherever life takes you
Justin L. Williams never expected six years in the U.S. Army and a 1,000-foot jump from a plane to land him where he is today – pursuing a second degree at Georgia Southern University through the help of the University’s Wounded Eagle Fund.
A native of Cordele, Georgia, Williams joined the Army as an E-1, or buck private. His first duty station was at the former Warner Barracks in Bamberg, Germany, with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat team. With this team, he deployed to Afghanistan before heading to Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Georgia Southern Multimedia Development Center
wins Emmy® Award for Best Live Audio
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter recognized Georgia Southern’s Multimedia Development Center with an Emmy® Award for Best Live Audio. The group traveled to Atlanta on June 11 to receive the Emmy® at an award gala.
Daniel J. Cox, Ph.D., to serve as founding chair of the Department of Manufacturing Engineering
Daniel J. Cox, Ph.D., has joined Georgia Southern University as the founding chair of the Department of Manufacturing Engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Information Technology. Georgia Southern made history on Aug. 20, 2014, when the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia granted the University the first undergraduate manufacturing engineering degree program in the state of Georgia and southeast United States. The program began accepting students in fall 2015.
Cox brings extensive experience in industry, research and academics as he begins his new role at Georgia Southern.
Georgia Southern faculty continue excellence in 2016
Georgia Southern faculty excel in leadership, research and service, and many of these exceptional leaders have been recognized by Georgia Southern University and other organizations this year.
Georgia Southern student films featured at Cannes
Five Georgia Southern students joined the list of honored filmmakers and celebrities this summer at Cannes Film Festival in France.
Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, visited Georgia Southern as part of its Fall 2015 tour. Students Kevin Dellinger, Madison Reynolds, Tahir Daudier and Richard Patrick worked on the short films “For Him” and “For a Moment,” which won the CMF Jury Award and gave them the opportunity to show their films at Cannes. Laura Hutson, sole creator of documentary, “Southern Mentality,” won the Jury Award and attended Cannes as well.
On-Campus News
- Business Innovation Group received grant for Veterans Business Outreach Center
- Student-Faculty research selected for award at ACSM annual meeting
- Georgia Southern alumna, student receive awards
In the Media
- Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke — Fox News
- Governor Deal Appoints 12 to State Boards — Middle Georgia CEO
- Laura Thomas Named Georgia Southern Head Coach — Swim Swam
- Sneak Peek of GSU Incubator — Statesboro Herald
- Dozen Eagles named Preseason All-Sun Belt by Athlon — WJCL
- Lego robotics camp at GSU; Youngsters enjoy Art Fusion Camp — Studio Statesboro
- First on South Campus — Statesboro Herald
Last updated: 7/22/2016