ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Theatre student Benjamin Roberts recognized by the Black Theatre Network
Benjamin Roberts, a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ senior with a double major in theater and computer science, was named the second place Young Actor at the 2023 Black Theatre Network (BTN) Conference held this summer in St. Louis, Missouri.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ launches new program in School of Nursing to train students to perform examinations for sexual assault victims
A new program established in the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ School of Nursing aims to address a gap in the nursing industry by training students to become certified sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE).Â
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and Ogeechee Technical College forge transformative partnership
In a milestone collaboration aimed at fostering workforce development, innovation, and community enrichment, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and Ogeechee Technical College are signing a formal agreement to work together in addressing regional workforce needs while advancing academic excellence and technological innovation.
6 military spouses awarded scholarships from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and supporters
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ awarded nearly $20,000 in scholarships to military spouses pursuing college degrees for the fall 2023 semester. This furthers the University’s commitment to supporting military families and indicates a remarkable step forward with the scholarship program for military spouses.
Incoming class takes flight!Â
As their mascot soared overhead, hundreds of new ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students crowded into Paulson Stadium to celebrate the end of the first week of classes and create an iconic start-of-the-semester photo.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ faculty receive $1.1 million from FEMA to help firefighters prevent injuries
Bridget Melton, Ed.D., professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, is part of a team awarded $1.1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with a study aimed to promote wellness in firefighters and first responders.Â
National Science Foundation awards $2.5M Lifelong Learning Grant to support ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ computer science and IT departments, 161 scholarships
The National Science Foundation announced a $2.5 million award supporting ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ researchers in addressing high-demand workforce needs in information technology and computer science fields.
Incoming Eagle students give back to new community before first day of class
The initiative between the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement and New Student & Family Programs allowed incoming students to contribute more than 760 books for the second consecutive year, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact on their new community at the start of their ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ experience.
Digital program at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ saved students more than $1.7M in textbook costs in 2022-23 school year
From August 2022 to May 2023, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Day1Access program helped students save more than $1.7 million by providing digital course materials, in lieu of traditional textbooks, at a reduced cost. In total, students have saved more than $4.2 million in required course materials costs since the program’s inception in 2019.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ education professors awarded nearly $400K from National Science Foundation, part of collaborative $3M initiative to improve math problem solving through innovation
Two professors from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s College of Education (COE) are part of a collaborative effort, funded by a $3 million National Science Foundation grant, aimed at improving that number for upcoming generations.Â