Georgia Southern professor named 2026-2027 Fulbright US Scholar to study health innovations in Brazil
Matthew Flynn, Ph.D., professor of international studies and sociology has been awarded a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant.
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 of lighting design.
Building teams and belonging: Dorsey Howarth’s journey to becoming a champion for student wellness
For Dorsey Howarth, the transition from high school sports fields to college wasn’t just about finding a classroom, it was about finding a team.
Anthropology honors graduate explores link between addiction and Georgia’s shrimping decline
Anthropology graduate Logan Collins fondly remembers the first classes that brought her to the front door of Georgia Southern University’s Carroll Building.
From first-gen to all-in: Georgia Southern honors student conquers research, leadership and the path to medicine
Georgia native William (Xander) Russell chose Georgia Southern University for two reasons: scholarship and friendship. Russell, a first-generation student, was awarded a full-ride scholarship through the Honors College, allowing him to pursue his dream of one day entering the medical field without the stress of debt. Knowing he’d have a built-in community through his two best friends, who had also committed to Georgia Southern, made the decision even easier.
Georgia Southern’s Beth McGee honored as GATFACS Postsecondary Professional of the Year
Beth McGee, Ph.D., has been named the 2026 Postsecondary Professional of the Year by the Georgia Association of Teachers of Family & Consumer Sciences (GATFACS).
The courage to soar: Susan Hamilton’s journey from student to employee to Double Eagle
Hamilton’s collegiate journey began over 25 years ago, leading her on many twists and turns, hills and valleys, all to achieve her dream: a master’s degree.
Lifelong learning is the case he’ll never close: University Police investigator becomes Double Eagle
Georgia native, University Police Department Investigator and, now, Double Eagle — Heiko Ellis will cross the commencement stage this December with a Master of Science in criminal justice and criminology, embodying his personal commitment to continuous learning.
Georgia Southern psychology faculty receives $195,000 federal grant renewal to expand behavioral health services in rural Georgia
“See a gap, fill a gap.” That’s how Jeffrey Klibert, Ph.D, associate director of clinical training in Georgia Southern University’s Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD), described the inspiration behind a project designed to extend behavioral health services in rural areas.
Fashion Merchandising student tailors her future following Tyler Perry Studios internship
Laila Ward still remembers the feeling of awe that washed over her when she first set foot onto the Tyler Perry Studios campus in Atlanta.