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Tag: Press Release

Georgia Southern University ranked among nation’s Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report

The University’s Master of Public Health and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs were ranked No. 84 and No. 132, respectively, in a new survey by peer academic leaders.

Georgia Southern engineering professor selected for Governor’s Teaching Fellows Academic Year Program

Sevki Cesmeci, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern University, has been selected to take part in the 2025-2026 Governor’s Teaching Fellows (GTF) Academic Year Program in Georgia. This program is designed to provide Georgia’s higher education faculty with expanded opportunities for developing teaching skills and innovative pedagogies.

Keeping runways safer: Georgia Southern alumnus receive aircraft safety technology patent

Georgia Southern Mechanical Engineering Professor Valentin Soloiu, Ph.D., and alumnus David Ortegon (‘23) were awarded an aircraft safety patent recognizing them as the creators of a aircraft safety system.

Georgia Southern recognizes longtime donors at annual Gratitude Gala

Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives.

Georgia Southern engineering professor one of 10 honored with DOE EnergyTech University Prize Faculty Explorers Award

Sevki Cesmeci, Ph.D., was recently honored with the EnergyTech University Prize Faculty Explorers Award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions. An associate professor of mechanical engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern University, Cesmeci was one of only 10 individuals across the United States to earn the award.

Georgia Southern selects experienced academic leader Avinandan Mukherjee, Ph.D., as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Georgia Southern University has chosen Avinandan (Avi) Mukherjee, Ph.D., as its next provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Mukherjee will assume the role on July 1. 

Longtime Georgia Southern faculty member, Brent Feske, Ph.D., named Associate Vice President for Research

Brent Feske, Ph.D., has been named associate vice president for Research in the Office of Research and Economic Development, effective March 1.