Tag: Alumni

Georgia Southern alumna, principal applies doctoral research to prepare others for administration jobs

After 10 years as a middle school educator, April Hodges, Ed.D., originally thought she would work with curriculum once she left the classroom. However, her first position as an assistant principal changed the direction of her future, guiding her to administration.

Georgia Southern alumnus promoted to Brigadier General in Army Reserve

Georgia Southern University alumnus Brig. Gen. Vincent Buggs was recently promoted to brigadier general in the Army Reserve, and he gives Georgia Southern a lot of credit for teaching him values such as selfless service, which have contributed greatly to his 28-year career.

Georgia Southern announces ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2018

The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association has named the “40 Under 40” Class of 2018.

Inaugural Southern Authors Expo held at Georgia Southern on Saturday

Georgia Southern’s Alumni Association will host the Southern Authors Expo at the University Store on Saturday, April 9, 1-3 p.m. For the first time in University history, more than 20 alumni-turned-authors will be featured at the Expo and will be selling, signing and exhibiting their books.

Georgia Southern Alumnus Finds New Human Relative

A Georgia Southern alumnus is leading a group of scientists who claim to have found the bones of a new species in our human ancestry.

Alumnus vying for title of Travel Channel Star

When Blake Jeffers (‘08, ‘11) submitted a video entry to become the next Travel Channel Star, he wasn’t really expecting to get a call saying he’d been chosen for the running.

Georgia Southern University Recognizes Alumni for Accomplishments

Georgia Southern University presented its 2015 Alumni Awards at the annual Alumni Association Awards Dinner held this pastSaturday at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center.

Alumni Association Names the Inaugural “40 Under 40” Class of 2014

“Georgia Southern has some outstanding graduates and our young alumni are no exception,” said Wendell Tompkins, senior director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. “We are excited to recognize the ‘40 Under 40′ group for not only their leadership in their personal and professional lives, but for their True Blue spirit. This group represents the very best of Georgia Southern alumni.”