‘Freedom to Soar’ unveiled in honor of late Georgia Southern bald eagle mascot
A new symbol of Eagle spirit stands at the entrance of Allen E. Paulson Stadium after Georgia Southern University unveiled “Freedom to Soar,” a life-size bronze statue honoring Freedom, the University’s beloved bald eagle mascot who passed away in March 2025.
Georgia Southern cuts ribbon for Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
Georgia Southern University officials cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, affectionately known as “The Hill,” in a celebration on Dec. 4. At 95,000 square feet, it is the largest event venue space between Savannah and Macon and serves as the signature building on the University’s south campus, fronting Veterans Memorial Parkway (US 301 Bypass).
Georgia Southern sets fundraising record for third year in a row
For the third straight year, Georgia Southern supporters have propelled the University to a record-breaking year of private fundraising.
Total cash, pledges and in-kind gifts to Georgia Southern University amounted to $23,831,604 during Fiscal Year 2023, which ended on June 30, 2023. That surpasses the total from the previous year, which was also a record at $22.3 million.
Georgia Southern lacrosse going to playoffs for the first time
For the first time in the club’s history, the Georgia Southern lacrosse team will be competing in the playoffs.
Clay Target Team wins second consecutive national championship title
The Georgia Southern Clay Target Team won the 2022 Association of College Unions International Collegiate Clay Target National Championship. The team won four of the six categories they participated in.
Georgia Southern names Interim Athletic Director, forms AD Search Committee
A comprehensive mix of student-athletes, supporters and university employees has been tasked with finding Georgia Southern’s next athletic director.
Until the process is complete, Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero has named Lisa Sweany as interim athletic director.
Drown Named New Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Kip Drown, a 27-year head coaching veteran, became the seventh head coach of the Georgia Southern Lady Eagles basketball team on Tuesday, March 31. During a press conference held at the Gene M. Bishop Field House, Athletics Director Tom Kleinlein announced Drown’s hiring, noting that he brings needed experience to the program.
Football Adds 22 to Roster on National Signing Day
The Georgia Southern football team added 22 student-athletes in the 2015 signing day class as announced by Head Coach Willie Fritz.
Georgia Southern University Golf Course named ‘Best New Course’ by Golf Digest
“This represents a number of things that speak loudly and boldly about what Georgia Southern is and where we are going,” said University President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. “We are a university on the move and are always looking for ways to better serve our students and community. This is one more way in which we can tell the world that we are different, and we are special.”