
Imagine a character so powerful, so toxic, that it could take over the world- well, the world’s forests at least. John T. Van Stan, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, is bringing this character, and many others like it, to life, all the while educating the public on the impact invasive and native tree species have on water.

Alumna Lori Joiner (‘98,‘10), principal of Risley Middle School in Brunswick, Georgia (Glynn County Schools), has been selected as the 2017 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Distinguished Middle Level Principal of the Year.

Although he’s managed to own businesses, work for the government, coach soccer, raise four kids and publish several successful novels — all with only a high school diploma — student Ashley “Blue” Cole says his story is far from ending.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded a 2016-2017 Superior Merit Award designation to the Georgia Southern University SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student chapter members.
The Zach S. Henderson Library will honor the life and art of Jiann-Ping Hsu, Ph.D., and explore the history of Chinese art and calligraphy at ‘A Chinese Art Preview’ on Wednesday, July 12, from 2 – 3 p.m. in Library Room 1300.


Three Georgia Southern faculty have partnered with Bulloch County’s Transitions Learner Center (TLC) to offer an optional physical activities program for 16 middle and high school students.

Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., chair of the Georgia Southern School of Human Ecology (SHE), received the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS) Leader Award for her significant contributions to the field of family and consumer sciences (FCS).

Georgia Southern University Professor Karl Peace, Ph.D., was selected as the 2017 Statesboro Herald Humanitarian of the Year during the 29th annual Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Awards gala held in May.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) faculty member Richard Flynn, Ph.D., has been selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Scholar.