Tag: Press Release

University receives grant for more than $8,500 through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

For the 10th year in a row, the Dean of Students Office at Georgia Southern University has received a grant through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program.

WebMAcc ranked among best for an Online Masters in Accounting

The Georgia Southern University College of Business WebMAcc has been ranked among the 20 best online schools for accounting masters degrees for 2016-2017 by BestChoiceSchools.com.

Georgia Southern’s Holly Edgar earns high title in USA Archery

Holly Edgar, assistant director of archery at the Georgia Southern Shooting Sports Education Center (SSEC) recently completed her certification to become a USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach. She joins an elite group of only 150 others nationwide (only nine in Georgia), and was one of only 13 to complete the certification.

His True Blue spirit is out of this world

Statesboro native James Shaw (‘16) is living the life his 5-year-old self dreamed of — working for NASA. The engineering major just finished his fourth rotation at a co-op with NASA and is thanking his True Blue experiences for leading him there.

College of Education awards use of 3D printer to Bulloch County school

Sallie Zetterower Elementary School was named the winner of the 3D Printer for Your School contest hosted by the College of Education’s Innovation Studio at Georgia Southern University. The printer was delivered to the Sallie Zetterower Elementary STEM Lab on Monday during the 5th grade STEM class.

Third time’s the charm: Triple Eagle walks in December

This Fall, nearly 1,700 graduates will walk across the stage in Paulson Stadium to become University alumni. One Eagle in particular will make this walk for the third time, giving her an official “Triple Eagle” status.

Local school applies for STEM grant: University FabLab inspires need

The Georgia Southern Business Innovation Group’s Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) at City Campus has inspired local schools to enhance their own Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

The best and brightest high school students visit Georgia Southern for Southern Scholars Showcase

On Dec. 2-3, Georgia Southern University brought more than 150 of the brightest high school seniors from Georgia, across the country, and the world to campus for the 12th annual Southern Scholars Showcase. These outstanding high school students interviewed for valuable and prestigious academic scholarships.

Georgia Southern announces Nikki Giovanni as 2017 MLK Celebration speaker

Georgia Southern University will welcome Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. As the University’s 2017 MLK Celebration speaker, Giovanni will present her speech, “The Right to Dream,” for the annual event. Each year, the MLK Celebration provides an opportunity for the campus and local community to gather and celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Planetarium to show “Let It Snow: A Holiday Musical”

Celebrate the holidays with a showing of “Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Show” at the Planetarium in the Math/Physics Building on Saturday, Dec. 3.