Georgia Southern to host free screenings of ‘Good Trouble’ on Sept. 30 in Statesboro, Savannah
In celebration of the life of former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Leadership and Community Engagement, Sustainability Programs and University Libraries will host two free outdoor screenings of “Good Trouble,” on Sept. 30 on the Statesboro and Savannah campuses. The events will also serve as vehicles to register new voters by the Oct. 5 deadline in Georgia.
Georgia Southern to host free screenings of ‘Good Trouble’ on Sept. 30 in Statesboro, Savannah
In celebration of the life of former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Leadership and Community Engagement, Sustainability Programs and University Libraries will host two free outdoor screenings of “Good Trouble,” on Sept. 30 on the Statesboro and Savannah campuses. The events will also serve as vehicles to register new voters by the Oct. 5 deadline in Georgia.
Georgia Southern school psychology program largest producer of certified professionals in southeastern US
In July, the National Association of School Psychologists released a report detailing the number of new nationally certified school psychologists in the nation. Georgia Southern University proved to not only be the top producer of nationally certified graduates in the state, but also outnumbered all neighboring states in the southeastern U.S.
Georgia Southern faculty awarded almost $300k, deliver computer science education to mostly rural schools in Southeast Georgia
Growing up in Turkey, Georgia Southern University Associate Professor of Instructional Technology Mete Akcaoglu, Ph.D., was intrigued by video games but was only able to toy with the simple software of a friend’s 8-bit home computer. Now, with the recent procurement of an almost $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, he’s helping local students get access to game-based computer design instruction for career achievement.
Georgia Southern faculty awarded almost $300k, deliver computer science education to mostly rural schools in Southeast Georgia
Growing up in Turkey, Georgia Southern University Associate Professor of Instructional Technology Mete Akcaoglu, Ph.D., was intrigued by video games but was only able to toy with the simple software of a friend’s 8-bit home computer. Now, with the recent procurement of an almost $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, he’s helping local students get access to game-based computer design instruction for career achievement.
Georgia Southern awarded $1.3M federal grant to help disadvantaged students succeed
Georgia Southern University has been awarded a $1.3 million, five-year Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help 140 disadvantaged students on the Armstrong and Liberty campuses succeed in their collegiate careers. This is the University’s second consecutive SSS grant.
Georgia Southern undergraduate nursing students awarded Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation scholarships
Four undergraduate nursing students at Georgia Southern University were each awarded a $2,500 Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease (ROAD) Foundation scholarship to assist with academic expenses, including tuition, fees and books, among other items.
“The scholarships provide significant financial support,” said Melissa Garno, Ed.D, associate chair of the School of Nursing. “Nursing programs are inherently expensive with costly books, uniforms, lab and liability fees, and commuting expenses. In addition, the rigor of the nursing program often requires students who have jobs to reduce their work hours to devote to studies and clinicals.”
Georgia Southern undergraduate nursing students awarded Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation scholarships
Four undergraduate nursing students at Georgia Southern University were each awarded a $2,500 Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease (ROAD) Foundation scholarship to assist with academic expenses, including tuition, fees and books, among other items.
“The scholarships provide significant financial support,” said Melissa Garno, Ed.D, associate chair of the School of Nursing. “Nursing programs are inherently expensive with costly books, uniforms, lab and liability fees, and commuting expenses. In addition, the rigor of the nursing program often requires students who have jobs to reduce their work hours to devote to studies and clinicals.”
Business Innovation Group receives $300K to help regional economic development
Through the CARES Act and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) has received $300,000 in grant funding to expand its services to the region in an effort to help communities and businesses respond to and recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero delivers virtual State of the University address
Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero delivered a virtual State of the University Fall 2020 address to faculty and staff, broadcast live from the Performing Arts Center on the Statesboro Campus on Aug. 12.