
Georgia Southern Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Sweeney Tookes, Ph.D., has received research funding to help oyster farmers in Georgia develop aquaculture methods for their oyster production.

Georgia Southern University College of Education alumna Amy Pierce (‘08,‘10) was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Georgia Association of School Psychologists (GASP) during the organization’s 47th annual fall conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia, held Oct.16-18.

Double Eagle Sarah Beth Todd (‘11, ‘13) is no stranger to serving her community. So it’s no surprise that just a few years after graduating, Todd is continuing to serve by spearheading Georgia Power’s participation in The Bert Show’s “The Big Thank You” initiative.

Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) alumna and doctoral candidate Julie Chance developed the Innovative Teacher Technology Project (ITTP), which is now a system-wide, award-winning project.

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.

What can we learn about practices of native people thousands of years ago and connect it to our culture today? Georgia Southern anthropologists seem to think quite a bit. From early agricultural practices to eating habits and social gatherings, research by professors at Georgia Southern shows many connections to present day.

“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.
The results of the 2017 third quarter (Q3) Georgia CEO survey suggest Georgia business leaders’ confidence levels have shown a slight decline from Q2. The purpose of the survey is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis.
The Georgia Southern Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS) service team and University Housing Auxiliary Services Trade Shop team have been awarded the Chancellor’s Service Excellence awards for 2017.

The Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University and The Orianne Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, have announced a partnership. The memorandum of understanding between the University and The Orianne Society is designed to enhance cooperation and further the mission of research and education by both partners.