Grit, grace and groundwater: A Georgia Southern journey through Ghana
Georgia Southern’s Study Abroad Program for Ghana took part in a collaborative research project centered on occupational and environmental exposures, particularly in illegal mining zones in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
Georgia Southern hosts GS4 Student Scholar Research Symposium
Last month, Georgia Southern hosted the latest edition of the GS4 Student Scholar Research Symposium, which showcased posters and presentations from undergraduate and graduate students across eight colleges.
Georgia Southern graduate bound for Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Hard work and a willingness to embrace new experiences at Georgia Southern University have paved the way to Harvard University for Spring 2025 Commencement graduate Eric Njoroge. This fall, he will begin his studies at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, an achievement he credits to his transformative undergraduate experience.
Survivor, scientist, conservationist: Resilience and research fuel Double Eagle
If you’d asked Kristin Bailey what she expected her college experience to include, wolves, zombies and cancer wouldn’t have made the list. But Bailey, a spring 2025 graduate from the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, was surprised to find her academic journey included those three things, and more.
Fresh perspective: Georgia Southern graduate student researches the connection between urban planning and mental health
Oluwaseun Ipede is trying to find answers to how urban green and blue spaces contribute to mental well-being.
Georgia Southern establishes work-study program for undergraduate researchers
Georgia Southern University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics has launched the Emerging Researchers Program, a new initiative offering undergraduate students the opportunity to be paid for hands-on research.
Georgia Southern biologist predicts delayed but strong allergy season
Spring allergy sufferers in Georgia may experience a delayed, but still potent pollen season in 2025, according to Alan Harvey, Ph.D., biology professor at Georgia Southern University.
This year, according to Harvey, Georgia’s allergy season is expected to start later than usual due to the cold snap and snowfall.
Biochemistry senior named 2025 Miss Georgia Southern
The 2025 Miss Georgia Southern University was recently named, and the crown belongs to Gracie Allen, a senior biochemistry major on a pre-medical track.
Georgia Southern researchers identify promising molecules to target cancer metastasis
Mark dela Cerna, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry, and a team of students have discovered a method to inhibit certain cancer-causing proteins and metastasis, the spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
New bachelor’s in biomedical sciences at Georgia Southern approved, debuts Fall 2025
A new Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences will debut in Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics Fall 2025 roster following degree approval at the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 8. The new program is the first of its kind offered by a USG institution.