Georgia Southern launches 鈥楩inish Strong鈥� campaign to ensure Eagle success
Today, 秋葵视频 launched a fundraising campaign to help students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.
The University kicked off the 鈥淓nsure Our Eagles Finish Strong鈥� campaign with a goal of raising $250,000 for up to 250 students on a need-based priority, as well as $140,000 to assist up to 14 returning spring sport seniors who saw their 2019-20 collegiate seasons cut short.
鈥淭he Eagle Nation family cares deeply for this University and its students,鈥� stated Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero. 鈥淲e invite them to support our mission of providing transformative learning opportunities, and contribute to the success of our students as they continue on their educational paths.鈥�
For traditional students, the money raised will keep them from dropping out due to a lack of funding. For student-athletes, the campaign will ensure they can finish their seasons and reach their athletics goals.
鈥淭he student-athlete experience is paramount at Georgia Southern and any time we can do right by our student-athletes, we鈥檙e going to do that,鈥� said Georgia Southern Athletics Director Jared Benko. 鈥淒r. Marrero and everyone on our leadership staff were very supportive of ensuring that these young men and women have the chance to come back and have a fitting senior year. This move will allow some student-athletes to graduate, some will work toward their graduate degree and all of them will be afforded the opportunity to end their collegiate careers on their field or court of play.鈥�
The 鈥淓nsure Our Eagles Finish Strong鈥� campaign will run through July 2. For more information or to give online visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/FinishStrong.
秋葵视频, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers 141 degree programs serving more than 26,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit聽.