Approximately 1,600 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s annual Fall Commencement
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of nearly 1,600 graduates at Georgia Southern University as graduate and undergraduate students were recognized during the Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony today. Georgia Southern alumnus and 2017 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Adrian Peterson (‘01) spoke to graduates in the 2 p.m. ceremony.
Adrian Peterson to address graduates at Fall Commencement
Georgia Southern alumnus and athletics great Adrian Peterson will address the graduating class of Fall 2017 during the University’s annual commencement ceremony set for 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Art exhibition, sale to benefit painting scholarship
“Meaningful Painting: The Legacy of Pat Walker,” an exhibition showcasing the works of Pat Walker, professor emeritus in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) at Georgia Southern University, will be on view Nov. 27 – Dec. 15 at the Center for Art and Theatre’s University Gallery.
Georgia Southern’s 12th annual International Festival set for Nov. 11
No passport is needed for the 12th annual International Festival at Mill Creek Regional Park Saturday, Nov. 11.
Georgia Southern University to host 21st annual Southeast Model African Union
For the first time in 10 years, Georgia Southern University will host the Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU), a two-fold educational experience for students in the University System of Georgia (USG).
BIG Pitch Collegiate Competition awards $10,000 to innovative MIT team
Pipeguard Robotics, a student-led innovative solution by a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was named the winner of the BIG Pitch competition, sponsored by the Georgia Southern College of Business and the Business Innovation Group (BIG).
Georgia Southern MFA candidate’s thesis exhibition on display at University Gallery
Masters of Fine Arts candidate Jessamy McManus’ thesis exhibition, “Neon Nature,” will be on view at the Center for Art & Theatre’s University Gallery Nov. 7-14. The public is invited to attend a free reception at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10.
Improve English communication skills in just six weeks with Georgia Southern University
The Division of Continuing Education at Georgia Southern University invites native and non-native English speakers to improve their English communication skills in just six weeks through the English Communication Skills course.
National Youth-at-Risk West Conference set for Oct. 26-28 in San Antonio
Georgia Southern’s College of Education, Division of Continuing Education and Youth Today have partnered to bring the National Youth-at-Risk West Conference to San Antonio, Texas, October 26-28.