

Promise Oti-Okardie’s journey to Georgia Southern began while she was managing marketing campaigns at a leading digital marketing agency in Nigeria.

Barrett, of New Hampshire, was looking for a college with a top-tier cheer program and a rigorous nursing program. That’s how she found Georgia Southern.

For Olivia Morse, earning her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology this May is more than a personal achievement.

Georgia Southern University has been a constant backdrop to Jennifer Berghoff’s life moments, both big and small.

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.

Marketing major Cameron O’Neill says it was the charm of the “prettiest little campus” that convinced her to stick around.

The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. has purchased property for the development of a mixed-use project that will include a full-service hotel, conference facilities and other amenities designed to serve both the University and the surrounding community. The project reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to support Georgia Southern University through strategic investments that benefit students, faculty, alumni and the broader region.

Seizing opportunities is the catalyst for success for soon-to-be Parker College of Business graduate Andrew Haley.

“Get involved. You’ll fall in love with the community.”