Tag: Press Release

Paulk brothers graduate from EAGLE Academy, reflect on making friends, having fun 

For spring graduates Dale and Alex Paulk, friends and fun are top of the list of things they have enjoyed about their time in EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern University. Dale, 20, and Alex, 22, are brothers who crossed the commencement stage during the University’s spring commencement ceremonies to commemorate earning their certificates from EAGLE Academy, Georgia Southern’s post-secondary, two-year inclusive program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Special education graduate carries second-grade lessons, Georgia Southern studies to her first classroom in August

A primary school teacher inspired Alexandra Jensen with the power of personalized attention in learning. Now, as she begins her teaching career in August, she aims to continue this approach. In May, the Hinesville native graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s in special education, a minor in psychology, and an ESOL Endorsement.

Spring graduate Alayna Cassidy’s fascination with the brain, helping others with communication disorders, offers a bright future at 20 years old  

The science behind communication disorders fascinates Alayna Cassidy, and employing skills to help those who suffer from them moves her.

With excitement, Cassidy earned a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders and a minor in human development and family science from Georgia Southern University last week.

Georgia Southern awarded $600,000 to lower equity gaps, increase graduation rates for low-income students 

Students at Georgia Southern University now have even more opportunities to excel with the help of two new grants from the National Institute for Student Success up to $600,000.

Approximately 4,200 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies

Last week, approximately 4,200 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies.

TEDxSavannah to inspire, spark discussion on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus May 16

TEDxSavannah is one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, offering individuals and organizations in Savannah a platform to meet, share ideas and collaborate.

In its 13th year, TEDxSavannah will take place in Georgia Southern University’s Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus on May 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. with special rates for Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff. Doors open at noon and a special TEDxSavannah speaker meet-and-greet will immediately follow the main event.