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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate flourishes through change

Accepting change is one of the greatest lessons that civil engineering graduate Eman Woods learned during his time at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, and it is something he will carry with him as he begins to navigate his future.

From high-stakes fashion to a special education classroom

Long Island, New York, native Celia Ayenesazan graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology almost 30 years ago and spent more than two decades working for Federated Department Stores, Inc., one of America’s largest operators of premier retail chains including Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. But nothing brings her more joy than leading her own special education classroom. 

This week, Ayenesazan walks across ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s commencement stage to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a second chance at a fulfilling career.

‘I don’t like quitting’: Double education major beats Hodgkin lymphoma to cross the commencement stage this week

Kimberly Dawn, or “Kimmy†as her friends know her, started her journey at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ because it was a place of comfort. A native of Ellabell, Georgia, Dawn grew up only 25 miles from the Statesboro Campus. When her stepmother suddenly passed away during her senior year of high school, Dawn’s decision was final. She would stay close to family and attend the university she always cared for as an almost local.

It was during her first school observations that are required of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s education students that Dawn met a paraprofessional who inspired her to pursue a dual certification degree in both elementary and special education.

Award-winning new ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate lands dream job in Nation’s Capital

Emma Franceschina’s childhood bedroom rarely had the same look twice. Her passion for interior design started at a very young age when she would frequently rearrange her bedroom furniture.

Ashanté Hill, a determined young lady with drive

Talk about the drive to succeed. Graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, two cheerleading national championships and successful completion of her first year as an ROTC cadet, Atlanta native Ashanté Hill still wants to go farther.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate builds future by looking to the past

It was family that drew Double Eagle Alyssa Watrous into the field of history. Her father suggested that she look into a public history concentration at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, noting that her grandmother had been a historian.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate student discovering Savannah history ‘from the ground up’

A ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate student is creating self-guided tours for some of Savannah’s most famous grave sites. The tours were created as part of his graduate program.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Model United Nations team returns from New York with national accolades

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Model United Nations team is continuing a legacy of success on one of the largest stages. The 20-student delegation recently attended the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City and returned with another round of accolades, including another “Outstanding Delegation†designation.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ receives $1.1M National Science Foundation grant to support development of regional mathematics, science teachers

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s College of Education and College of Science and Mathematics have been awarded a five-year National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program grant with a total intended award amount of $1,199,206 to support dynamic preparation of secondary science and mathematics educators who will be teacher-leaders in high-needs schools. 

Alumni, musician, media executive, public health official, nonprofit executive and Pentagon analyst to speak at Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ has named five acclaimed speakers for the University’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies on May 9, 10, 11 and 13.