Two graduate programs in Waters College of Health Professions ranked nationally
Georgia Southern University has received national rankings for two master’s degree programs in the Waters College of Health Professions.
The Master of Science in Sport Management was ranked No. 14 on Sport Management Degree Guide’s list of “25 Best Online Master’s in Sports Management Degree Programs.”
The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology was ranked No. 20 on Online Psychology Degrees’ list of “Online Psychology Degrees Top Graduate Degree Programs.”
The 36-credit hour programs are designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum and practical experience in the skills and techniques necessary to be successful in their fields. Learn more about the graduate programs offered in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology by visiting chp.georgiasouthern.edu/hk/graduate/.
Georgia Southern University celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2019 Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Celebration, featuring a series of lectures, performances and more. National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and celebrates the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino American communities.
Georgia Southern biology graduate students awarded sea grants for research
Two graduate students from Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biology have been awarded major grants for their research in marine biology.
Georgia Southern to host STEMFest ‘19 on Statesboro Campus Sept. 21
On Sept. 21, Georgia Southern University will host STEMFest, complete with activities for the entire family.
PwC Network executive to lead this year’s Fries Lecture
Carol Sawdye, chief operating officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Network, will present the 2019 Norman Fries Lecture, the first event in the inaugural Parker Talks speaker series, hosted by Georgia Southern University’s Parker College of Business.
Georgia Southern’s MSAE recognized by Best Value Schools
The Georgia Southern University Parker College of Business online Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) has been recognized as one of the five best online master’s programs in economics for 2020.
“We are very proud to be able to offer a high-quality program at an affordable price,” stated Amanda King, Ph.D., professor of economics and MSAE coordinator. “Students who complete our program have a marketable analytical skill set that allows them to make business decisions in a diverse and changing data-driven world.”
The Georgia Southern University MSAE is a fully online, asynchronous program with stackable credentials for working professionals. This allows students in the program to continue working while they complete the coursework. The graduate program can be completed in as few as five semesters with students taking two courses per semester.
To learn more about the online Master of Science in Applied Economics at Georgia Southern, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/parker/msae.
Call for proposals open for 19th annual National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action and Change
Proposals are being accepted for the 19th annual National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action and Change, hosted by Georgia Southern University’s College of Education. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 30.
Georgia Southern presents ‘Our Lost Years’ screening, Q&A at annual Mark Finlay Memorial Lecture on Sept. 26
This year’s Mark Finlay Memorial Lecture, hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities at Georgia Southern University, will be held on Sept. 26. Mr. Lane Nishikawa, director and producer of the film, “Our Lost Years,” will introduce the film’s screening, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Center Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus. The event is free and open to the public with a Q&A and reception to follow.
Georgia Southern professors mentor students at Boys and Girls Club of Statesboro, enhance STEM literacy with weeklong study
College of Education faculty members Shelli Casler-Failing, Ph.D., and Alma Stevenson, Ph.D., worked with students at the Boys and Girls Club of Statesboro this summer to enhance their STEM literacy skills.
“On the Verge” concert series makes Armstrong Campus debut
Georgia Southern University’s On the Verge concert series devoted to contemporary art music, will feature The Bold City Contemporary Ensemble, on Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah in the Fine Arts Auditorium. This is the first performance of the On the Verge series on the Armstrong Campus.