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.
New degree program offers Lily Pavliscsak the chance to pursue her passion
“I thought ‘this feels like it was meant for me’ because it was so perfect.”
Georgia Southern selected as Census Bureau hub
The partnership places the University as an access point between regional experts and the public.
University of Wisconsin professor Elizabeth Hennessy to lead next Darwin-Lyell Distinguished Lecture Series
Elizabeth Hennessy, Ph.D., from the University of Wisconsin–Madison will headline the next installment of the Bill Lovejoy Darwin-Lyell Distinguished Lecture Series.
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.
Georgia Southern to host American Mathematical Society Sectional Meeting at Armstrong Campus
More than 500 attendees expected at the Spring Southeastern Sectional Meeting of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) March 28-29.
Georgia Southern senior physics lecturer chosen for Governor’s Teaching Fellows Academic Year Program
Prof. Erica Hillsnipe was selected to participate in the ’26-27 Governor’s Teaching Fellows (GTF) Academic Year Program in Georgia.
Georgia Southern geography professor Amy Potter elected president of geography association, receives award for research excellence
Amy Potter, Ph.D., has been elected president of the Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers (SEDAAG).
Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership
Georgia Southern University has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.
A future in pharmacy, made possible by support and mentorship
A freshman chemistry major from Hinesville, Georgia, Geovanii Pacheco already has his sights set on a career in pharmacy. His ambition is rooted not just in a love for science, but in personal experience.