New scholarship fund honors Senator Jack Hill
A scholarship fund has been established to honor the late Senator Jack Hill, a distinguished Georgia Southern University alumnus and revered public servant who served 30 years in the Georgia Legislature.
Georgia Southern lands contract to help launch U.S. Naval Community College
Georgia Southern University has won the opportunity for a future contract with the U.S. Navy to help expand educational opportunities for active duty Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. The University is among 119 colleges from across the country that were selected to provide distance and online learning curriculum and courses to the military members.
Georgia Southern Department of Sociology and Anthropology helps close digital divide in Bulloch County
The Georgia Southern University Department of Sociology and Anthropology is partnering with the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center (WHHRC) in Portal, Georgia, to help families in Bulloch County get access to technology and the internet., Participants who need to access the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic will check out and use equipment at an outdoor facility with tables, electricity and fans.
Georgia Southern Department of Sociology and Anthropology helps close digital divide in Bulloch County
The Georgia Southern University Department of Sociology and Anthropology is partnering with the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center (WHHRC) in Portal, Georgia, to help families in Bulloch County get access to technology and the internet., Participants who need to access the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic will check out and use equipment at an outdoor facility with tables, electricity and fans.
Georgia Southern student from Nigeria passionate about community service in new home
Tolulope “Tolu” Ojo, a biology graduate student at Georgia Southern University, has found her home away from home in Statesboro. Because of her personal belief that community service begins at home, Tolu is a frequent participant in community service events sponsored by the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement.
Georgia Southern student from Nigeria passionate about community service in new home
Tolulope “Tolu” Ojo, a biology graduate student at Georgia Southern University, has found her home away from home in Statesboro. Because of her personal belief that community service begins at home, Tolu is a frequent participant in community service events sponsored by the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement.
‘Who Cares? Casual Conversations with Southern Scholars’ podcast makes debut
Georgia Southern University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and College of Education have partnered to host a nontraditional research podcast, “Who Cares? Casual Conversations with Southern Scholars.”
The podcast, which debuted on Sept. 24, focuses on the impact that University research is making on our communities.
Georgia Southern’s wildlife center to reopen Oct. 5
Georgia Southern University’s famed Center for Wildlife Education Center and the Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center will reopen Monday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m.
Closed since the pandemic hit in March, workers have used the time to refurbish many areas of the center and finish a new observation deck at the waterfowl exhibit. Visitors will be able to enter the enclosure and view 125 ducks representing 16 species, the largest collection of waterfowl in Georgia.
Georgia Southern’s new digital resources program saves students more than $500,000
The University Store at Georgia Southern University has expanded its digital resources for students and one new program has saved 9,000-plus students more than $565,000 this semester.
College of Science and Mathematics signs memorandum with Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
The Georgia Southern University College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) has signed a memorandum of understanding to partner with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. The partnership will provide girls with access to opportunities in STEM education.