MyNews: November 21, 2019
Georgia Southern hires new director of EAGLE Academy
Julie Pickens, Ph.D., is the new director of the EAGLE Academy, the Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program at Georgia Southern University. The EAGLE Academy hosted a meet and greet with Pickens and program volunteers on Nov. 19 in the College of Education.
Georgia Southern listed among ‘Green Colleges’ for ninth consecutive year
For the ninth consecutive year, The Princeton Review ranked Georgia Southern University as one of the 413 most environmentally responsible colleges in the country. The education services company known for its test prep, tutoring services, books and college rankings features Georgia Southern in its free book, The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2019 Edition.
Faculty Spotlight: Alicia Brunson
This Georgia Southern University faculty spotlight focuses on Alicia Brunson, an assistant professor in the sociology and anthropology department. When it comes to teaching, her goal is to challenge her students to become the best version of themselves and to realize they can be agents of social change. Her primary research examines the retention and graduation rates among African American students.
Georgia Southern’s Lane Library and College of Education selected for Great Stories Club grant, supports underserved teens
Georgia Southern University’s Lane Library has been selected to take part in the Great Stories Club, a national reading and discussion program for underserved teens. Lane Library was awarded a competitive grant offered by the American Library Association, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, to participate in the program.
Georgia Southern graduate student’s presentation, ‘23 and 1,’ at national conference draws from personal experience, advocates for reform for young, black men
While College of Education alumnus Nehemiah McClendon (’17,’19) was working to complete an M.Ed. in Counselor Education, he channeled his advocacy for young black men in K-12 settings who often fall into the school-to-prison pipeline stereotype, by presenting a case study, “23 and 1,” at the National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference.
Georgia Southern’s Food for Fines collected more than 6,000 pounds of canned goods for on-campus food banks, dismissed $20,000 in parking citations
On Nov. 7 and 8, Georgia Southern University Parking and Transportation Services collected more than 6,000 pounds of canned and boxed goods for on-campus food banks while dismissing $20,000 in parking citations.
On-Campus News
- Lighting of Burnett Lawn and Sweetheart Circle kicks off Dec. 3 and 4
- Staff Council hosts Warm Clothing Drive
- University closure in observance of Thanksgiving break
- Georgia Southern celebrates 113th birthday
- Courageous Conversations will be held Dec. 2 on the Armstrong Campus
- Courageous Conversations will be held Dec. 4 on the Statesboro Campus
- Dining Commons temporary closure Dec. 16-31
In the Media
- Student success at the heart of Georgia Southern five-year plan – Savannah CEO
- Gov. Kemp names eighteen appointments to Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission – Metro Atlanta CEO
- Arent Fox adds senior government relations director Oliver Spurgeon III – General Counsel News
- Georgia Southern to debut new program in School of Human Ecology in Fall 2020 – Savannah CEO
- Political science experts at Georgia Southern to host Impeachment Forum this Friday – WSAV
- Georgia Southern releases new strategic five-year plan – Savannah Business Journal
- Savannah State enrollment drops, state regents name new chair – Savannah Morning News
- University optimistic about enrollment – WTOC
- An interview with the president – The Inkwell
- Hunter endorses Purtee over Thomas in Savannah city council runoff – Savannah Morning News
- Let’s take Bloomberg 2020 for what it is: A vote of confidence in Warren|OPINION – Newsweek
- Georgia Southern offers resources for transitioning soldiers – WTOC Morning Break
- Journalist Skyler Henry joins CBS Newspath as Washington, D.C.-based correspondent – CBS News
- A Teacher with a Passion for Delivering Excellence – Patch
- Former Georgia Southern football star giving free turkeys to Augusta families in need – WRDW
- Georgia university waives parking fines for food donations – WSBTV Atlanta
- Georgia Southern, Robins Air Force Base sign agreement supporting student success – Savannah Business Journal
- Georgia Southern students use Saturday for service – WTOC
- Harney, McCurry named to Savannah Business Hall of Fame – Savannah Morning News
- Savannah Arts choir takes first place at regional choral competition – Savannah Morning News
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Last updated: 11/26/2019