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TEDxSavannah to inspire, spark discussion on ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Armstrong Campus May 25

TEDxSavannah is one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, offering individuals and organizations in Savannah a platform to meet, share ideas and collaborate.

In its 12th year, TEDxSavannah will for the first time take place in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Fine Arts Auditorium on the Armstrong Campus on May 25 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., debuting a new, half-day format and special rates for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students, faculty and staff. Following the main event, ticket holders can walk to the Armstrong Center for an after party with food trucks and live entertainment.

Military & Veteran Services to host informational sessions on National Day of Service May 6 

In honor of the second annual Veterans of Foreign Wars National Day of Service, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Military & Veteran Services will host informational sessions on Veterans Affairs issues and benefits on all three campuses on May 6. The events are free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

2023 ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Alumni Association Awards honor alumni achievements and community engagement

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Alumni Association recognized the highest levels of achievement and service among the University’s alumni during the 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony, held at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 14. 

Economic Monitor Q4 reports trajectory of slowing regional growth continues; Savannah metro expected to be insulated from recession 

The Savannah metro economy’s path of slowing growth continued for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q4 2022. Yet, the outlook for the region is optimal. 

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ clinic to remove barriers to Parkinson’s speech therapy in Georgia

The RiteCare Center for Communication Disorders at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ is teaming up with a Texas nonprofit clinic to help all Georgians with Parkinson’s Disease have access to high-quality speech treatment. Parkinson Voice Project, a clinic committed to helping people with Parkinson’s regain and retain their speech and swallowing, is awarding the RiteCare Center a grant worth more than $280,000 in training, services, supplies and equipment over five years.

‘Black History Trail’ launches for Tybee Island visitors

For the past few years, a team of researchers at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ has been collecting the stories and historic layout of the island. Specifically, landmarks from slavery and up to the Civil Rights Movement.

As a final product, the team launched a digital trail for visitors to follow; from the Lazaretto Creek quarantine station for enslaved people, to the Brown Cement Factory and other important sites on the island.

A gut feeling: ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ researchers exploring how the gut microbiome adapts and shifts in endurance athletes

The summer before James Brown began his graduate school career at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, he found himself alongside Waters College of Health Professions Associate Professor Greg Grosicki, Ph.D., in Tahoe City, California, surrounded by more than 40 of the world’s most elite athletes and about half a dozen researchers. 

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ recognizes exemplary donors at 2023 Gratitude Gala

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ recently hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ art exhibition unites seniors as they march to graduation 

There is a diverse range of works to be displayed in “Emergence,†the newest art exhibition by ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ senior Bachelor of Fine Arts students featuring various mediums including watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media, screen printing, sculpture, animation and photo manipulation. What will be on view at the Center for Arts and Theater on the Statesboro Campus is a display of expression and individuality, concept and aesthetic. However, what is at its core is a rigorous, supportive and close-knit community which allowed these artists to thrive.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ police resolve social media incident with arrest Thursday

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Police have arrested Kimberlie P. Bennett on charges of terroristic threats and acts based on a social media post she is accused of making early Monday morning.