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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ SARC researching salt marsh habitat loss with new aquaponics garden

Salt marshes in south Georgia are in constant need of restoration due to rising sea levels. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ graduate student Alexander Gregory is leading a project on the Armstrong Campus to address the loss of marsh habitats by researching Spartina alterniflora, the dominant plant in Georgia salt marshes.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Model Arab League takes home awards at National University Model Arab League conference

The ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Model Arab League (MAL), made up of 11 students and two faculty advisors, won two awards at the team’s inaugural appearance at the National University Model Arab League (NUMAL) conference in March. Head delegate Emily Zanieski took home the Distinguished Delegation Award for her work in the Summit of Arab Heads of State, and Claudia Hopper and Adam Sikes earned an Outstanding Delegation Award for their work in the Economic Affairs Committee.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ undergraduate student steers childhood passion to national research stage at Capitol Hill

Amanda Weaver, a senior mechanical engineering student, grew up with a desire to understand how things work and a passion to protect the environment. It was these interests that led her to her work with alternative fuels research at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥.

Eagle military members, families to be recognized during Military Appreciation Month

Each May, individuals are encouraged to celebrate National Military Appreciation Month in a symbol of unity. Throughout the month, the Office of Military & Veteran Services at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ will honor active and former members of the Armed Forces, as well as their dependents and spouses, who are part of the Eagle Nation family.

Faculty-student collaborations showcase professional growth, creativity at Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium April 26-30

Ambitious student research collaborations with faculty members often lead to much more than good grades. The mentorships encourage professional growth, confidence and creativity, even in the midst of a pandemic.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Spring 2021 Honors Research Symposium, which is being held virtually April 26 through April 30, will showcase faculty-student partnerships through a broad range of scholarly and creative research projects produced by over 100 honors students across multiple disciplines on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Clay Target Team wins ACUI National Championship

Twelve ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ students who make up the University’s competitive Clay Target Team won the first national championship contest they have ever competed in as a team during the 2021 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Targets Championships in March.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s national youth conference reflects new, asset-based name

The National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference (NYAR) is the new moniker for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s annual event that offers relevant training for professionals who help empower youth to overcome at-risk conditions.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ engineering faculty, students mentor local high schoolers in annual design competition

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ engineering students are helping mentor local high school students from Herschel V. Jenkins High School, Calvary Day School, Portal Middle High School and home school students as they design drone attachments as part of this year’s Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ grad student curates virtual exhibits on Southern culture of nuclear plant town during Cold War

Jessica Forsee’s professional goal has always been to make history available to as many people as possible. As a graduate student in the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Department of History, Forsee has been able to work toward her goal by curating exhibits, doing research and helping with daily tasks as an intern at the Savannah River Site (SRS) Museum.

Public health education soars in wake of pandemic

Maybe a silver lining can be found from the COVID-19 pandemic, as interest in public health education is soaring at U.S. colleges and universities, says a nationally prominent public health professor.