Georgia Southern University receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center
Georgia Southern University has received a state investment of nearly $40 million to support several projects that address critical needs throughout the state, including the first college of optometry in Georgia and an applied reading center.
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies
Last week, approximately 4,400 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong, Liberty and Swainsboro campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
Georgia Southern University has received high honors from Forbes in recognition of its commitment to institutional culture with the recent announcement of the publication’s list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.” Out of 600 companies on the list, Georgia Southern impressively landed in the top tier at #33.
Georgia Southern – East Georgia Campus Athletics joins NAIA
Community invited to April 27 Golden Eagles celebration
Georgia Southern professor earns 2026 History Author of the Year Award from Georgia Writers Association
“It’s a great honor. There were lots of exceptional books published – and it’s an honor to be mentioned among…
Georgia Southern interior architecture and design professor earns $20K grant to advance lighting design education
This funding will be used to create a curated open access educational resource aimed to improve the teaching and learning…
A research first through the Waters College of Health Professions gives physical therapists a new resource in assessing and treating patients
A new study from Georgia Southern University’s Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) identifies crucial baseline data for single-leg bridge…
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Georgia Southern University joins the Georgia Research Alliance
May 20, 2026
Georgia Southern University has been named a member of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), joining a group of leading research universities including the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University.
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Georgia Southern engineering and computing students present research findings at annual Student Research Symposium
Georgia Southern’s AEPCEC hosted its annual Student Research Symposium showcasing the next generation of technological and engineering advancements.
Romanian physicist crosses international waters for research opportunity at Georgia Southern
Romanian lecturer Mihaela Udristioiu, Ph.D. has returned to Georgia Southern University for her second time as a Fulbright research scholar fellow.
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Georgia Southern Magazine keeps alumni and friends connected with the latest university news, achievements, and updates. From celebrating student success to showcasing alumni impact, it offers a dynamic look at life on and beyond campus.
Summer means serious heat and humidity here in southeast Georgia, but at Georgia Southern it also means the annual Summer Celebration! Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero hosted all the staff, faculty and students in the campus community to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit and ice cream to beat the heat.
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