Tag: Press Release

Georgia Southern, Nine Line Foundation sign agreement to promote veteran education

Georgia Southern University’s Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Carl L. Reiber Ph.D., and Nine Line Foundation President Megan Hostler recently signed a memorandum of understanding at the Armstrong Campus’ Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center.

Georgia Southern to host free screening of ‘Elementary Genocide’ on April 16, Q&A with area experts to follow

On April 16, Georgia Southern University College of Education will host a free screening of “Elementary Genocide: The School to Prison Pipeline,” a film that explores the profitability of the federal and state prison system and links to illiteracy rates of fourth and fifth graders in the country.

Online Master of Science in Applied Economics prepares students for job market

Students pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Economics through Georgia Southern University’s online program have access to an affordable and flexible program that provides training for real-world situations.

Georgia Southern University Center for Applied Cyber Education signs Education Partnership Agreement with Air Force cyber unit

Georgia Southern University Center for Applied Cyber Education has signed an Education Partnership Agreement with the 688th Cyberspace Wing. The partnership with the Air Force cyberspace organization, which is responsible for defending Air Force cyber assets and strengthening the nation’s ability to withstand and respond to cyber attacks, offers unique research and educational opportunities for Georgia Southern’s students and faculty.

Site-synchronous classrooms at Georgia Southern connecting students on all three campuses

Georgia Southern University is showing that the distance between its three campuses is just a number for students by introducing the site-synchronous classrooms pilot program, which uses state-of-the-art cameras in classrooms to connect students in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville.

Exercise is Medicine On Campus names Georgia Southern Gold Level Campus

For the second year in a row, Georgia Southern University has been recognized as a Gold Level Campus by Exercise is Medicine® on Campus for the University’s diligence to make physical activities a standard on campus.

Georgia Southern students participate in Fort Stewart tactical athlete program

In a recent visit to Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia Southern University Department of Rehabilitation Sciences students participated in interactive soldier demonstrations in an effort to better understand soldiers’ unique physical challenges and how they can help better prepare them for combat.

Georgia Southern students represented University at inaugural Georgia InVenture Prize

Ghost Runner, an app designed to “gamify” running by encouraging virtual running competitions among friends, was selected for the inaugural Georgia InVenture Prize competition by panelists at the Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group’s (BIG) annual 3 Day Startup (3DS). The app was designed by four students in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and three College of Arts and Humanities students.

Pizza, pottery will be on display for Raku Pizza Night on Armstrong Campus

Raku Pizza Night on Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus will feature a demonstration of firing the Raku kiln, and professor John Jensen will demonstrate throwing a large vase on the potter’s wheel. The event is April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Annex 2 Courtyard across from University Police.

Georgia Southern University welcomes Dr. Kyle Marrero as its 14th president

Today, Kyle Marrero assumes his position as Georgia Southern University’s 14th president. Marrero brings extensive organizational and academic leadership to the institution and an enthusiasm for the University’s commitment to student success, academic excellence and regional impact.