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ֱ, South University collaborate to launch pharmacy careers faster, more affordably

Obtaining an undergraduate biology or chemistry degree and Doctor of Pharmacy degree will now take less time and will be more affordable for local students thanks to a new agreement between ֱ and South University. The “3+3” program between the two institutions is available now to current and incoming ֱ students.

STEAM standout earns $25,000 scholarship, carries forward her abuelo’s legacy as the family’s next engineer

As a niña, ֱ mechanical engineering major Ana Abadie and her father spent hours watching airplanes taxi, take off and land at Toncontín International Airport located in Tegucigalpa, her hometown and the Honduran capital. 

ֱ’s Business Innovation Group launches BIGx Accelerator

Regional entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses now have access to an accelerated business growth and leadership development program through the ֱ Business Innovation Group (BIG). 

Market on Main to showcase ֱ student entrepreneurs

Nearly 50 student entrepreneurs from ֱ will showcase their products, goods or services on Friday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in downtown Statesboro during the first-ever Market on Main. 

ֱ expands veteran student success program with U.S. Department of Education grant

ֱ’s long-term commitment to veteran student success has a boost thanks to a U.S. Department of Education grant. 

The grant, totaling almost $459,000, is to establish a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) on all three of ֱ’s campuses, located in Savannah, Statesboro and Hinesville. The CEVSS goal is to increase enrollment and retention of the University’s veteran students. The awarded amount will be paid out over three years.

Nearing pre-pandemic levels, economic recovery continues, reports ֱ’s Q2 Economic Monitor

ֱ’s latest Economic Monitor, which reflects Q2 2021, reports that the Savannah metro area economy surged for the third-consecutive quarter through the midpoint of the year.

“All major indicators of the regional economy increased during the second quarter,” stated Michael Toma, Ph.D., Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics. “Tourism indicators skyrocketed along with consumer confidence. Employment growth was steady and sustainable, while port activity and electricity sales contributed more modestly to regional growth.”

Nandi Marshall appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of ֱ’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health

Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, (’12) has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for ֱ’s Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.

ֱ education faculty receives 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity

ֱ assistant professor of elementary education Beverly Miller, Ph.D., received the 2021 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.

ֱ celebrates new park recognizing National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations

ֱ will hold a “soft” ribbon-cutting event on Aug. 18 marking the establishment of a new park dedicated to the fraternities and sororities who make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) on the Statesboro Campus and recognizing the rich history and traditions they have brought to the University.