Nearing pre-pandemic levels, economic recovery continues, reports Georgia Southern’s Q2 Economic Monitor
Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q2 2021, reports that the Savannah metro area economy surged for the third-consecutive quarter through the midpoint of the year.
“All major indicators of the regional economy increased during the second quarter,” stated Michael Toma, Ph.D., Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics. “Tourism indicators skyrocketed along with consumer confidence. Employment growth was steady and sustainable, while port activity and electricity sales contributed more modestly to regional growth.”
Nandi Marshall appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of Georgia Southern’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, (’12) has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Georgia Southern University’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.
Georgia Southern education faculty receives 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity
Georgia Southern University assistant professor of elementary education Beverly Miller, Ph.D., received the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
Georgia Southern celebrates new park recognizing National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations
Georgia Southern University will hold a “soft” ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 18 marking the establishment of a new park dedicated to the fraternities and sororities who make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) on the Statesboro Campus and recognizing the rich history and traditions they have brought to the University.
Georgia Southern invites campus, community to help welcome new students for fall semester
This week, thousands of new students will begin their journey at Georgia Southern. To welcome them, the University has developed an orientation and transition program called The Eagle Experience for new students to get acquainted with campus communities, and for faculty, staff, students and the community to come together as a new academic year begins.
Georgia Southern Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter recognized
Georgia Southern University’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter received a 2020-21 Superior Merit designation from the national SHRM organization for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.
Georgia Southern University School of Nursing receives 10-year accreditation extension
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education has granted Georgia Southern University’s School of Nursing a 10-year accreditation extension for its baccalaureate program and graduate programs including Chronic Care Management, Nursing Education and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
3D art students create collaborative public project for College of Education
Following more than a year of preparation for an interactive artwork display based on Georgia Southern University’s bald eagle mascot, “Birds of a Feather” is now on display in the College of Education’s classroom building on the Statesboro Campus.
2021 Averitt Award winners champion research, teaching experiences
Four graduate students at Georgia Southern University earned the highest award in the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for their research or instruction in various disciplines during the 2020-21 academic year.
Sharon Subreenduth joins as Georgia Southern’s new Dean of the College of Education
On July 1, Sharon Subreenduth, Ph.D., took the reins as the new Dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University.