ֱ Police Investigator named GACP Officer of the Year
ֱ Investigator and Marine Corps veteran Samuel Derr has been named as Officer of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). `
‘Freedom to Soar’ unveiled in honor of late ֱ bald eagle mascot
A new symbol of Eagle spirit stands at the entrance of Allen E. Paulson Stadium after ֱ unveiled “Freedom to Soar,” a life-size bronze statue honoring Freedom, the University’s beloved bald eagle mascot who passed away in March 2025.
ֱ celebrates recovery with new campus resource fair
ֱ’s Center for Addiction Recovery is hosting a picnic and resource fair to raise awareness for the True Blue Recovery program. The event is Sept. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Statesboro Campus.
ֱ hosts inaugural Georgia One Health Symposium
The Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics at ֱ welcomed One Health professionals from across Georgia and neighboring states to the inaugural Georgia One Health Symposium on Sept. 3-4.
Mobility nonprofit awards nine ֱ physical therapy doctoral students with scholarships
Nine students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at ֱ have been named recipients of a Ross Bowers Therapy Scholarship from the American Business Club (AMBUCS).
A second chance at success for ֱ graduate student
When ֱ graduate student Esther Omoyiwola found out she’d been awarded a prestigious scholarship, it was not only a recognition of her academic achievements. It was another example of her resilience.
ֱ celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2025
The ֱ Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 was recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 13 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.
ֱ introduces hands-on Public Policy degree
ֱ has established a new Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program, offering students a hands-on education designed to prepare them for careers with a real impact.
Going bananas for the summer
First-year athletic training students from ֱ’s Department of Clinical Sciences played a vital role in supporting youth athletes from across the nation during the 2025 Banana Ball Tournament this summer. More than 750 athletes, ages 9 to 12, participated in the weeklong event in Savannah.
ֱ’s Senior Companion Program creates a meaningful community for older adults
Since 1988, ֱ’s Senior Companion Program (SCP) has quietly transformed lives across southeast Georgia. Housed in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences’ Center for Social Gerontology, the program pairs low-income volunteers age 55 and older with homebound older adults who need assistance to live independently. Funded by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, the SCP recently received another one-year extension.