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ֱ celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2020

The ֱ Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2020 has been announced. The exemplary group will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 13, which will be broadcast via Facebook Live on the Alumni Association’s page @GeorgiaSouthernAlumni.

ֱ grant awards for faculty on the rise

ֱ saw a significant increase in grant and contract funding awarded to its faculty for research in the 2020 fiscal year. ֱ faculty and staff received 144 awards totaling $10.7 million, which represents nearly a 67% increase over the previous year.

Corina Newsome, co-organizer of Black Birders Week, helps change national narrative about inclusion in science, outdoor spaces

Corina Newsome, a wildlife conservationist and graduate student at ֱ who is devoted to the study of birds, is also a co-organizer of the inaugural Black Birders Week. The virtual weeklong event launched this summer and quickly forged into a national movement.

Campaign raises funds to help students, student-athletes finish strong

On May 18, ֱ launched the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” campaign with a goal of raising funds for students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.

Campaign raises funds to help students, student-athletes finish strong

On May 18, ֱ launched the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” campaign with a goal of raising funds for students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.

Private tutoring group providing opportunities to ֱ students through pandemic, beyond

ֱ senior Brittney Brown enjoys making a difference in the lives of young children. Through W.E. MOVE Tutoring Group, a nonprofit organization started by ֱ staff member S. Marie Williams, Brown can do just that by tutoring and mentoring elementary school students.

Private tutoring group providing opportunities to ֱ students through pandemic, beyond

ֱ senior Brittney Brown enjoys making a difference in the lives of young children. Through W.E. MOVE Tutoring Group, a nonprofit organization started by ֱ staff member S. Marie Williams, Brown can do just that by tutoring and mentoring elementary school students.

Manufacturing Engineering Department making face shields to supplement faculty protection this fall

ֱ faculty and staff members who want to add a layer of protection in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to do so with face shields made by the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

Manufacturing Engineering Department making face shields to supplement faculty protection this fall

ֱ faculty and staff members who want to add a layer of protection in the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to do so with face shields made by the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

Business Innovation Group, city of Statesboro select local businesses for COVID-19 relief funds

ֱ’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) recently helped the city of Statesboro choose 14 local businesses to benefit from the “Love Ur City” campaign, a fundraising initiative to help small businesses that have been impacted financially by COVID-19.