His True Blue spirit is out of this world
Statesboro native James Shaw (‘16) is living the life his 5-year-old self dreamed of — working for NASA. The engineering major just finished his fourth rotation at a co-op with NASA and is thanking his True Blue experiences for leading him there.
College of Education awards use of 3D printer to Bulloch County school
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School was named the winner of the 3D Printer for Your School contest hosted by the College of Education’s Innovation Studio at Georgia Southern University. The printer was delivered to the Sallie Zetterower Elementary STEM Lab on Monday during the 5th grade STEM class.
Third time’s the charm: Triple Eagle walks in December
This Fall, nearly 1,700 graduates will walk across the stage in Paulson Stadium to become University alumni. One Eagle in particular will make this walk for the third time, giving her an official “Triple Eagle” status.
Local school applies for STEM grant: University FabLab inspires need
The Georgia Southern Business Innovation Group’s Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) at City Campus has inspired local schools to enhance their own Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
The best and brightest high school students visit Georgia Southern for Southern Scholars Showcase
On Dec. 2-3, Georgia Southern University brought more than 150 of the brightest high school seniors from Georgia, across the country, and the world to campus for the 12th annual Southern Scholars Showcase. These outstanding high school students interviewed for valuable and prestigious academic scholarships.
Georgia Southern announces Nikki Giovanni as 2017 MLK Celebration speaker
Georgia Southern University will welcome Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. As the University’s 2017 MLK Celebration speaker, Giovanni will present her speech, “The Right to Dream,” for the annual event. Each year, the MLK Celebration provides an opportunity for the campus and local community to gather and celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Planetarium to show “Let It Snow: A Holiday Musical”
Celebrate the holidays with a showing of “Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Show” at the Planetarium in the Math/Physics Building on Saturday, Dec. 3.
R. Frank Saunders, Jr. History Lecture Series
Georgia Southern’s Department of History inaugurates the R. Frank Saunders, Jr. Lecture Series in December with a lecture titled, “Lying in State: The Diplomacy of Daniel Webster.”
Communication Arts students cover historical election
While Americans were on the edge of their seats throughout the presidential election evening, Georgia Southern University Communication Arts students were broadcasting live, debating and providing breaking news to the community the entire night.
Georgia Southern announces Fall 2016 Commencement ceremony speaker
Mike Royal has been selected as the speaker for Georgia Southern University’s 25th annual Fall Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9. A Georgia Southern alumnus, he is the chairman of the State Board of Education.