Tag: Press Release

Public Health students present varied research in Creative Scholars Showcase

On April 9, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health celebrated Public Health Week by highlighting the work of some of its student scholars in its first annual Creative Scholars Showcase. 

First-generation graduate Jazmine Jenkins’ fierce focus helps her soar to degree in nuclear medicine

Jenkins’ endurance paid off this spring as she crossed the commencement stage to earn her bachelor’s in radiologic sciences with a concentration in nuclear medicine.

Georgia Southern’s Fraternity and Sorority Life celebrates impactful return of FSL Serves Week with over 1,000 service hours

Georgia Southern University’s fraternity and sorority groups made a significant impact on the Savannah and Statesboro communities during Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) Serves Week, during which the students served more than 1,000 service hours.

Resilient and Ready: Georgia Southern graduate Ava Geyer’s mission for moms

Ava Geyer has held many roles while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Georgia Southern University, but the most important one is mom.

‘No regrets’: Shaheim Johnson makes family history as first-generation graduate

Student Government Association President Shaheim Johnson is reaching a significant milestone this May by becoming the first in his family to graduate from college.

Georgia Southern University Graduate: A Journey of self-discovery

Shaped by the resilient spirit of her Gullah Geechee heritage in Harris Neck, Georgia, Kay’La Brennon’s path at Georgia Southern University has been one of self-discovery. Her first semester as an undeclared major revealed her true calling: public health.

Georgia Southern graduate bound for Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Hard work and a willingness to embrace new experiences at Georgia Southern University have paved the way to Harvard University for Spring 2025 Commencement graduate Eric Njoroge. This fall, he will begin his studies at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, an achievement he credits to his transformative undergraduate experience.

Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies

This week, approximately 4,400 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s three campuses received college degrees during Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

Survivor, scientist, conservationist: Resilience and research fuel Double Eagle

If you’d asked Kristin Bailey what she expected her college experience to include, wolves, zombies and cancer wouldn’t have made the list. But Bailey, a spring 2025 graduate from the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, was surprised to find her academic journey included those three things, and more.

From student to tradition-maker: Matt Fallin retires after nearly 40 years on campus

When Matt Fallin, DMA, arrived on the Georgia Southern campus in 1982, he had no idea it was where he would spend the next half of his life. Then a young music student, Fallin would go on to lay the groundwork for the brand new, still unnamed, marching band and eventually create traditions that future members of Eagle Nation would come to cherish. As Fallin prepares for life after Georgia Southern, he vividly remembers every special moment he shared as he journeyed through student life and into the role of professor.