Invasion of the Trees: Professor’s comic connects entertainment to plant sciences
Imagine a character so powerful, so toxic, that it could take over the world- well, the world’s forests at least. John T. Van Stan, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, is bringing this character, and many others like it, to life, all the while educating the public on the impact invasive and native tree species have on water.
Alumna named 2017 National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Middle Level Principal of the Year
Alumna Lori Joiner (‘98,‘10), principal of Risley Middle School in Brunswick, Georgia (Glynn County Schools), has been selected as the 2017 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Middle Level Principal of the Year.
Nontraditional student rewrites his future
Although he’s managed to own businesses, work for the government, coach soccer, raise four kids and publish several successful novels — all with only a high school diploma — student Ashley “Blue” Cole says his story is far from ending.
Georgia Southern student group receives prestigious award from world’s largest HR association
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded a 2016-2017 Superior Merit Award designation to the Georgia Southern University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student chapter members.
Faculty develop physical activity program for local children
Three Georgia Southern faculty have partnered with Bulloch County’s Transitions Learner Center (TLC) to offer an optional physical activities program for 16 middle and high school students.
Chair of School of Human Ecology, Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., earns Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Leader Award
Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., chair of the Georgia Southern School of Human Ecology (SHE), received the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS) Leader Award for her significant contributions to the field of family and consumer sciences (FCS).
Georgia Southern Professor named Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year
Georgia Southern University Professor Karl Peace, Ph.D., was selected as the 2017 Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year during the 29th annual Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards gala held in May.
CLASS faculty member selected as a NEH Summer Scholar
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) faculty member Richard Flynn, Ph.D., has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar.
COE alumna to serve on South Carolina Teacher of the Year Honor Court for 2017
Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) alumna Elisabeth Hardy, Ed.D., (‘95, ‘07) has earned the title of Aiken County Teacher of the Year 2015-2016.