Balancing duty, motherhood and dreams: How an Eagle student found her path
Jessica Armstrong, a Georgia Southern University graduate and Army veteran, has pursued her passion for helping others through a career path combining her military background and aspirations in law. Driven by a desire to advocate for soldiers navigating legal and disciplinary challenges, Armstrong plans to attend law school to specialize in military law while balancing her roles as a mother and community supporter.
Georgia Southern student awarded military family scholarship
Thanks to her school work, impact on the community and the trials she’s overcome in her personal life, Brown was awarded a $9,000 Robert S. Haywood Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students attending Georgia Southern who have or had parents who served in the military.
Georgia Southern University’s work for military-connected students continues to earn Military Friendly® Gold School designation for 2024-25
For 12 years in a row, Georgia Southern University has been designated a Military Friendly® school by VIQTORY Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. This year, Georgia Southern also garnered a Military Spouse Friendly Schools Gold-level designation in the large public school category.
‘I can do hard things:’ Wife, mother, guardsman Madison Gomez graduates with honors
For Honors College graduate Madison Gomez, receiving a college diploma involved much more than crossing a stage or moving a tassel. It was an act of discipline, perseverance and sheer will — accomplished while she was facing some of the most significant changes of her life.
6 military spouses awarded scholarships from Georgia Southern University and supporters
Georgia Southern awarded nearly $20,000 in scholarships to military spouses pursuing college degrees for the fall 2023 semester. This furthers the University’s commitment to supporting military families and indicates a remarkable step forward with the scholarship program for military spouses.
Eagle Nation awards three military spouses scholarships
The Georgia Southern Military and Veterans Services Department will award Military Spouse Scholarships provided by the Landings Military Spouse Academic Assistance Funds in February.
Georgia Southern University named a finalist for Student Veterans of America ‘Chapter of the Year’ Award
Georgia Southern University was selected as a finalist for the Chapter of the Year awarded by Student Veterans of America (SVA), an organization focused on advocating for and advancing resources for veterans in higher education.
The University has SVA chapters on the Statesboro Campus and Armstrong Campus in Savannah, both of which were recognized with the award.
Georgia Southern University named Military Friendly Gold School for 2021-22
For the 10th year in a row, Georgia Southern University has been named a Military Friendly school by Viqtory Media, earning a gold-level distinction in the large public school category for 2021-22. The University has also been named a Military Friendly Spouse School.