Georgia Southern recognizes integration of the University with commemorative marker
A new commemorative marker on Georgia Southern University’s campus pays tribute to a special part of Georgia Southern’s history and the University’s first African-American students who courageously paved the way and provided hope for a better way of life for students who followed. The Integration of Georgia Southern marker, prominently placed on Sweetheart Circle in front of the University’s Marvin Pittman Administration Building, recognizes the efforts of the African-American students who, in their pursuit of higher education entered an inhospitable environment, counted the costs and found education worth it.
Georgia Southern University establishes first scientific field station on 1,400-acre gift from Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land
Georgia Southern University’s expanding campus just got 1,400 acres larger. While the University is working on the upcoming consolidation with Armstrong State University located in Savannah and Hinesville, and an enlarged student population of 27,000, the Statesboro-based University has acquired its first permanent scientific field station.
COE Edcamp draws record numbers
More than 160 educators from across southeast Georgia came together for Georgia Southern University College of Education’s (COE) second annual Edcamp event on Saturday, April 22, for a day of educational training and learning experiences.
Annual CEIT Symposium highlights student achievements and research
More than 100 students presented posters and demonstrations of their research in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Technology (CEIT) Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 21, in the Information Technology Building.
COE alumna uses Google to connect students, teachers globally
Educational technology has become a passion for Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) alumna Hollie Sisk (‘01,’05), who is sharing her skills and knowledge of Google for Education.
Latest survey results for Georgia Climate Index show moderate concerns for current business conditions
The results for this quarter’s Georgia CEO survey suggest Georgia business leaders are still optimistic about current business conditions but are considerably less optimistic than they were in the first quarter’s survey results.
COE master’s candidates to participate in research through National Science Foundation
Thanks to a grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF), candidates in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program Molly Hopper and Lindsay Snowden have the outstanding opportunity to participate in an advanced research experience for teachers at Georgia Southern University.
Thousands of Georgia Southern graduates soar to new heights during Spring Commencement ceremonies
More than 3,300 of Georgia’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students received degrees from Georgia Southern University during ceremonies on May 5 and 6 in Statesboro.
19-Year-Old JPHCOPH student earns Bachelor of Science this May
Age is just a number for Georgia Southern student Arianna Archer. The 19-year-old began her college career before she could even vote, and what a career that has been.
Appointment of Senior Leadership Team announced for the new Georgia Southern University
Today, Georgia Southern University President Jaimie Hebert, Ph.D., announced the appointment of the senior leadership team for the new Georgia Southern University, contingent upon the Board of Regents’ approval of the new consolidated university.