‘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).
‘Old Glory’ gets upgrade on Georgia Southern Statesboro Campus
Georgia Southern University replaced an American flag pole dating back to the 1950’s. The replacement comes at the recommendation of an employee responsible for raising and lowering the flag at Sweetheart Circle.
Georgia Southern leads preservation efforts for a nearly endangered tree species
The Mexican oaks are a quickly-disappearing species of trees, and are sparse on this side of the southern border. In Mexico, many of the oaks are being torn down for agriculture and other deforestation efforts.