Tag: Press Release

Georgia Southern graduate digs into history, anthropology to find passion and purpose

Before the coronavirus pandemic set Gatch on a track to earning her undergraduate degrees in history and anthropology at Georgia Southern University, her mind was firmly set on attending any other school.

Mother, mentor, graduate: Liberty County woman’s journey comes full circle

For LeNesha Cunningham, returning to college wasn’t just about finishing a degree, it was a homecoming. The Liberty County resident reflects on how she discovered her passions at Georgia Southern University as she prepares to receive her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Strings, stages and Georgia Southern: Josh Bruen’s musical journey

When Josh Bruen steps onto the stage to receive his bachelor’s degree, he will be in a familiar place: smiling in front of a crowd. The Georgia Southern University student has become a fixture of music venues around Statesboro as he plays a mixture of cover songs and original works. Bruen is ready to take his music career to new heights with a degree in marketing in his hands.

Project Eaglet receives annual funding from Kiwanis Club of Statesboro 

Project Eaglet is a joint venture between Georgia Southern University and Bulloch County Schools, funded by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, that began in 2022.

Georgia Southern Model UN team shines at national conference

For the 14th year in a row, Georgia Southern University students have earned the highest rating at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. The team was one of only 10 to receive the Outstanding designation from a field of about 150 schools. Model UN has a storied history at Georgia Southern that goes back to 1972.

Emily Brannen and other members of Eagle Nation named to 20 Under 40 list

Georgia Southern University’s Director of Health Services, Emily Brannen (‘14, ‘16), was named to the Statesboro Herald’s annual 20 Under 40 Class of 2025 list, which recognizes young professionals making their mark in Bulloch County.

‘The Pope is also a monarch’: Georgia Southern professor explains upcoming papal vote

Wednesday will begin a nearly thousand-year-old tradition. After the recent passing of Pope Francis, who served as pope for 12 years, the Catholic Church is looking for his successor. Soon, the doors to the Sistine Chapel will be locked, signifying the beginning of the papal conclave – the secretive balloting process where the College of Cardinals, who are among the highest-ranking members of the church, elect a new pope.

Rural health documentary earns Peabody Award for Georgia Southern professor 

Georgia Southern University Professor Matthew Hashiguchi has won a Peabody Award for his documentary, “The Only Doctor,” which focuses on rural health and the services provided by a single doctor in southwest Georgia. 

Georgia Southern University announces speakers for Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies

Georgia Southern University has named five acclaimed speakers for the University’s Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on May 13, 14, 15 and 17. Approximately 4,300 students will graduate this semester with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees during five ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah.

Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership launched to drive evolution of innovation ecosystem in the harbor region 

The Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) — a new organization dedicated to fostering innovation and attracting investment in the Savannah, Georgia, region — has launched, marking a significant milestone in the expanded evolution of the area’s innovation ecosystem.