Georgia Southern professor who published book on Marilyn Monroe to host signing event
Ƶ Assistant Professor of Film Studies Amanda Konkle, Ph.D., who recently had her book “Some Kind of Mirror: Creating Marilyn Monroe” published by Rutgers University Press, will be at E. Shaver Booksellers in Savannah on May 18 for a signing event.
Georgia Southern alumna, Read Woke creator recognized as 2019 Mover & Shaker, innovator in education
Georgia Southern alumna and Read Woke creator Cicely Lewis is making a name for herself as an innovator in the field of education, as she’s named a Library Journal 2019 Mover & Shaker, Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2019 Library Media Specialist of the Year and 2019 Metro Georgia Library Media Specialist of the Year.
Georgia Southern graduate student earns masters in newest graduate program
Graduate student Zachary Wu had never studied in the United States before coming to Georgia Southern two years ago. At commencement on May 10, Wu will become one of the first-ever graduates at Georgia Southern to receive a master of science in applied geography as part of the program’s inaugural graduating class.
Georgia Southern faculty, staff advisors win national honors
Georgia Southern faculty and staff members Christy Mroczek and Lan-Anh Vo have been honored by the National Academic Advising Association with Certificate of Merit Awards.
Parker College of Business logistics students win at annual IANA competition
Four senior logistics and supply chain management students in the Parker College of Business brought home a second consecutive win from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Logistics and Supply Chain Management Case Competition in Jacksonville, Florida.
Georgia Southern students present undergraduate research at the state capitol
Three students in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing presented their research work at the Posters at the Georgia Capitol event, during which undergraduate students can showcase their scholarly work across a multitude of disciplines.
Museum on Main Otis Redding exhibit to showcase Georgia Southern students’ work
Another chapter of the connection between Redding, the University and Statesboro will begin with the new exhibit, “Beyond the Spotlight: Otis Redding His Family, Music, and Legacy,” at the Museum on Main inside the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). The opening reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 6.
Medical Explorer program participants experience a day in the life of a nurse
Faculty in the Waters College of Health Professions School of Nursing opened their doors to 50 Savannah-area high school students in the Medical Explorers program to introduce them to the field of nursing and healthcare related careers.
Georgia Southern Theatre presents first ever Mical Whitaker Scholarship
The Georgia Southern Theatre program presented the inaugural Mical Whitaker Scholarship for the Study of African American Theatre on April 27 to junior theatre major Tyair Blackman.
Georgia Southern student awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant
Ƶ Spanish and French major Emily Pressler has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant for the 2019-2020 academic year. Pressler’s placement will be in Galicia, Spain, and she will assist primarily in English classes for students who speak Spanish, Galician and English.