Balancing duty, motherhood and dreams: How an Eagle student found her path
Jessica Armstrong, a Georgia Southern University graduate and Army veteran, has pursued her passion for helping others through a career path combining her military background and aspirations in law. Driven by a desire to advocate for soldiers navigating legal and disciplinary challenges, Armstrong plans to attend law school to specialize in military law while balancing her roles as a mother and community supporter.
From landlocked to ocean breeze: Georgia Southern graduate chased his dream across the country
Growing up in Wyoming, Wil Atencio spent much of his time outdoors. Whether with friends or family, he was driven to explore and protect the ecosystems around him, but he always had a curiosity to explore beyond the borders of his landlocked home state.
Resourcefulness, resilience drive spring 2024 graduate to degree in public health
“Resourceful” is a word that many might use to describe spring 2024 graduate Donya Glenn.
The Athens, Georgia, native who crossed the commencement stage in May after just three years to earn his bachelor’s in public health credits the various resources on campus for helping him excel as a student, even when he hit roadblocks along the way.
Lindsey Breaux: Inspiring leadership in communication sciences and disorders
Lindsey Breaux is from the coastal town of Beaufort, South Carolina. For most of her life, she’s kept herself busy. She discovered her passion for service and helping those with communication disorders early in her educational career.
Paulk brothers graduate from EAGLE Academy, reflect on making friends, having fun
For spring graduates Dale and Alex Paulk, friends and fun are top of the list of things they have enjoyed about their time in EAGLE Academy at Georgia Southern University. Dale, 20, and Alex, 22, are brothers who crossed the commencement stage during the University’s spring commencement ceremonies to commemorate earning their certificates from EAGLE Academy, Georgia Southern’s post-secondary, two-year inclusive program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Special education graduate carries second-grade lessons, Georgia Southern studies to her first classroom in August
A primary school teacher inspired Alexandra Jensen with the power of personalized attention in learning. Now, as she begins her teaching career in August, she aims to continue this approach. In May, the Hinesville native graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s in special education, a minor in psychology, and an ESOL Endorsement.
Spring graduate Alayna Cassidy’s fascination with the brain, helping others with communication disorders, offers a bright future at 20 years old
The science behind communication disorders fascinates Alayna Cassidy, and employing skills to help those who suffer from them moves her.
With excitement, Cassidy earned a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders and a minor in human development and family science from Georgia Southern University last week.
