Georgia Southern Model Arab League takes home awards at National University Model Arab League conference
The Georgia Southern University Model Arab League (MAL), made up of 11 students and two faculty advisors, won two awards at the team’s inaugural appearance at the National University Model Arab League (NUMAL) conference in March. Head delegate Emily Zanieski took home the Distinguished Delegation Award for her work in the Summit of Arab Heads of State, and Claudia Hopper and Adam Sikes earned an Outstanding Delegation Award for their work in the Economic Affairs Committee.
Georgia Southern undergraduate student steers childhood passion to national research stage at Capitol Hill
Amanda Weaver, a senior mechanical engineering student, grew up with a desire to understand how things work and a passion to protect the environment. It was these interests that led her to her work with alternative fuels research at Georgia Southern University.
Eagle military members, families to be recognized during Military Appreciation Month
Each May, individuals are encouraged to celebrate National Military Appreciation Month in a symbol of unity. Throughout the month, the Office of Military & Veteran Services at Georgia Southern University will honor active and former members of the Armed Forces, as well as their dependents and spouses, who are part of the Eagle Nation family.
Faculty-student collaborations showcase professional growth, creativity at Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium April 26-30
Ambitious student research collaborations with faculty members often lead to much more than good grades. The mentorships encourage professional growth, confidence and creativity, even in the midst of a pandemic.
Georgia Southern University’s Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium, which is being held virtually April 26 through April 30, will showcase faculty-student partnerships through a broad range of scholarly and creative research projects produced by over 100 honors students across multiple disciplines on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.
Georgia Southern Clay Target Team wins ACUI National Championship
Twelve Georgia Southern students who make up the University’s competitive Clay Target Team won the first national championship contest they have ever competed in as a team during the 2021 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Targets Championships in March.
Georgia Southern’s national youth conference reflects new, asset-based name
The National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference (NYAR) is the new moniker for Georgia Southern University’s annual event that offers relevant training for professionals who help empower youth to overcome at-risk conditions.
Georgia Southern engineering faculty, students mentor local high schoolers in annual design competition
Georgia Southern University engineering students are helping mentor local high school students from Herschel V. Jenkins High School, Calvary Day School, Portal Middle High School and home school students as they design drone attachments as part of this year’s Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.
Georgia Southern grad student curates virtual exhibits on Southern culture of nuclear plant town during Cold War
Jessica Forsee’s professional goal has always been to make history available to as many people as possible. As a graduate student in the Georgia Southern University Department of History, Forsee has been able to work toward her goal by curating exhibits, doing research and helping with daily tasks as an intern at the Savannah River Site (SRS) Museum.
Public health education soars in wake of pandemic
Maybe a silver lining can be found from the COVID-19 pandemic, as interest in public health education is soaring at U.S. colleges and universities, says a nationally prominent public health professor.
Women in the Arts Symposium to feature students, faculty, best-selling author
Kaitlyn Anderson, a junior 3D studio art major, will be one of many students presenting their research at the Women in the Arts Symposium, presented by the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art at Georgia Southern University. The interdisciplinary symposium is on April 1 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Zoom and will feature presentations from students and faculty, as well as a panel discussion with academic, author and comedian Bertice Berry, Ph.D.