Georgia Southern graduate students perform more than 6,000 hearing screenings during Fall 2024 semester
Georgia Southern University students got out of the classroom during the Fall 2024 semester to perform more than 6,000 crucial hearing screenings for Chatham and Effingham County K-12 students.
Georgia Southern students saddle up to help special needs children at local equine therapy academy
Two Georgia Southern University students worked closely with the horses and riders, assisting in the session process to enhance the patient’s therapeutic experience. They left the sessions with new, valuable insights emphasizing the intersection between healthcare and animal therapy.
Educational Leader Walter Kimbrough to speak at Georgia Southern University’s MLK Celebration Jan. 17
Renowned speaker and higher education leader Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at Georgia Southern University’s celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy on Friday, Jan. 17.
Georgia Southern professor earns lifetime achievement award for research on global affairs
Nalanda Roy, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University, was recently honored with the Noam Chomsky Global Connections Shining Star Research Award for her research in global affairs, international relations and South and Southeast Asian maritime security.
Georgia Southern senior wins research poster award, heading to Denmark for solar panel study
Elizabeth Sills, a computer and electrical engineering senior from Savannah works in the system reliability department for the Georgia Transmission Corporation. After winning a statewide research poster competition, she’s heading to Denmark.
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero named one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Leaders in 2025 by Georgia Trend
Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero has been named as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Leaders in 2025 by Georgia Trend. This marks the eighth time he has been included on one of Georgia Trend’s ‘Most Influential Georgians’ lists since 2015.
Georgia Southern researchers break new ground in earthquake prediction
Cemil Yavas knows firsthand the devastation that earthquakes can bring to communities, which led him to research how to predict the phenomenon for many years.
Georgia Southern chooses seasoned law enforcement officer Trey Drawdy as Chief of Police
Trey Drawdy has been selected as Georgia Southern University’s new Chief of Police, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He has served as acting chief of police since Sept. 2024.
Georgia Southern Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics creates new traveling exhibit
As hurricanes and storms pose an annual threat to communities across coastal and central Georgia, Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics (IHLA) is taking a creative approach to teach communities about the importance of being hurricane-ready.
A reflection of Pres. Jimmy Carter’s leadership style
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, and he was also the 76th governor of Georgia, serving from 1971 to 1975. Famous for his international peace initiatives and humanitarian efforts during and after his presidency, he is the only U.S. president to call Georgia “home.”