Tag: Press Release

19-Year-Old JPHCOPH student earns Bachelor of Science this May

Age is just a number for Georgia Southern student Arianna Archer. The 19-year-old began her college career before she could even vote, and what a career that has been.

Appointment of Senior Leadership Team announced for the new Georgia Southern University

Today, Georgia Southern University President Jaimie Hebert, Ph.D., announced the appointment of the senior leadership team for the new Georgia Southern University, contingent upon the Board of Regents’ approval of the new consolidated university.

Double Eagle Donna Wiggins, Ph.D., receives Award for Excellence in Teaching

In March, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) alumna and Double Eagle, Donna Gwyn Wiggins, Ph.D., (79’,85’), received Winston-Salem State University’s (WSSU) 2017 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

English as a Second Language Lunch and Learn to take place this May

Georgia Southern’s Division of Continuing Education is excited to launch English as a Second Language community courses in a Lunch and Learn format this summer.

Georgia Southern professor’s film to be broadcast nationally on PBS

For some, tracing their family history goes as far as an online search, but for Georgia Southern multimedia film and production Assistant Professor Matthew Hashiguchi, it meant speaking with family members to uncover and preserve his family’s legacy.

Georgia Southern faculty member’s research making an impact in education

Georgia Southern University College of Business Assistant Professor of economics, Jeff Schiman, Ph.D., was recently mentioned on the National Council on Teacher Quality website for research he conducted with Ben Ost from the University of Illinois at Chicago on teacher absence rates.

COE hosts Scratch Day event for educational professionals

Registration for the College of Education’s (COE) Scratch Day event is now open, but spots are limited.

Double Eagle shares gift of music

Alumna and future Double Eagle Oluwatito “Tito” Osibodu (‘14) is using her passion and degree to give back.

Swim safely with advice from faculty expert in College of Public Health

Faculty expert and alumnus Chris Rustin (‘04, ‘13), DrPH, REHS, has worked on data analysis with the Georgia Department of Public Health for years to determine the biggest health and safety risks associated with public pools.

Georgia Southern University announces Spring 2017 Commencement speakers

Georgia Southern University has selected alumnus Ronny Just, governmental relations manager for Georgia Power, and the Honorable Casey Cagle, Lt. Governor of Georgia, as the speakers for the 2017 Spring Commencement ceremonies set for May 5 and 6.