Georgia Southern’s Associate VP Ken Gassiot earns national student affairs award
The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has selected a Georgia Southern University leader for national honors. Ken Gassiot, Ph.D., associate vice president for student development, is the recipient of the 2026 NASPA AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award, recognizing his leadership and service within the student affairs profession.
Band director, Georgia Southern alumna joins esteemed music educators in 2026 Rose Parade
Joy Harden (’98) was among a group of almost 400 band directors who gathered from across the country as well as Canada, Mexico and Panama to perform in unison for this year’s “Banding Together” float in the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Georgia Southern rises in top 100 in Best Online Programs report by U.S. News & World Report
Six of Georgia Southern University’s online programs were ranked in the top 100 in 2026’s Best Online Programs rankings report by U.S. News & World Report
Georgia Southern’s retail recruiter program nominated for national award by University Economic Development Association
Georgia Southern University and the City of Statesboro’s partnership to recruit more retail businesses to the area has been nationally recognized by the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) as a finalist for one of its annual Awards of Excellence.
Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund announced for Liberty County students attending the Liberty Campus of Georgia Southern University
In a strong show of community partnership and commitment to local education, local business and community leaders came together at the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) board meeting to announce the creation of the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund. This new scholarship will support Liberty County students attending the Liberty Campus of Georgia Southern University.
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.
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.
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.