University-wide mental health services strengthened by Georgia Southern’s JED Campus initiative
As a result of Georgia Southern’s commitment to increasing student awareness and access to mental health resources, the University has recently been named a full JED Campus (JED) Member university. Georgia Southern recently completed a four-year partnership with JED, a national collegiate mental health program that guides colleges through a collaborative process of building comprehensive systems, programs and policies.
A tale of two warriors: lessons from overcoming breast cancer
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two members of the Georgia Southern community, Angela Landers and Ty White, are sharing their stories and the essential lessons they’ve learned from their breast cancer diagnosis. Their journeys, while unique, highlight the importance of early detection, support systems and resilience in the face of adversity.
Georgia Southern Counseling Center staff win big at Georgia College Counseling Association awards
Georgia Southern University licensed professional counselor Nikita Robinson and staff psychologist Mark Taracuk, Ph.D., took top spots at the 2021 Georgia College Counseling Association (GCCA) awards in January. Robinson was named the Sylvia Shortt Counselor of the Year while Taracuk won awards for Clinical Program of the Year and Outstanding Professional Contribution to Knowledge.