From farm work to homework: First generation graduate walks this fall
Born into a family of migrant workers, Scott Castro considered education a luxury beyond his reach. But this December, the senior accounting major will achieve a dream he once thought was impossible.
Professor receives grant to help grow Georgia’s oyster production
Georgia Southern Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Sweeney Tookes, Ph.D., has received research funding to help oyster farmers in Georgia develop aquaculture methods for their oyster production.
COE alumna named School Psychologist of the Year by Georgia Association of School Psychologists
Georgia Southern University College of Education alumna Amy Pierce (‘08,‘10) was named School Psychologist of the Year by the Georgia Association of School Psychologists (GASP) during the organization’s 47th annual fall conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia, held Oct.16-18.
Alumna spearheads award-winning technology project for Jenkins County School System
Georgia Southern University College of Education (COE) alumna and doctoral candidate Julie Chance developed the Innovative Teacher Technology Project (ITTP), which is now a system-wide, award-winning project.
Adrian Peterson to address graduates at Fall Commencement
Georgia Southern alumnus and athletics great Adrian Peterson will address the graduating class of Fall 2017 during the University’s annual commencement ceremony set for 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
Connecting us to the past: Georgia Southern anthropologists bridge gap between past, present Native people
What can we learn about practices of native people thousands of years ago and connect it to our culture today? Georgia Southern anthropologists seem to think quite a bit. From early agricultural practices to eating habits and social gatherings, research by professors at Georgia Southern shows many connections to present day.
Art exhibition, sale to benefit painting scholarship
“Meaningful Painting: The Legacy of Pat Walker,” an exhibition showcasing the works of Pat Walker, professor emeritus in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) at Georgia Southern University, will be on view Nov. 27 – Dec. 15 at the Center for Art and Theatre’s University Gallery.
Quarterly survey results suggest Georgia CEO readers show concerns
The results of the 2017 third quarter (Q3) Georgia CEO survey suggest Georgia business leaders’ confidence levels have shown a slight decline from Q2. The purpose of the survey is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis.
Georgia Southern employees to be recognized by USG chancellor for commitment to service
The Georgia Southern Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS) service team and University Housing Auxiliary Services Trade Shop team have been awarded the Chancellor’s Service Excellence awards for 2017.
Georgia Southern University partners with The Orianne Society
The Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University and The Orianne Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles, have announced a partnership. The memorandum of understanding between the University and The Orianne Society is designed to enhance cooperation and further the mission of research and education by both partners.