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Juneteenth: A celebration of freedom — and a continued dream

Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S., is a day to celebrate freedom — and a time to dream, says one Ƶ professor.

Georgia Southern grad student researches different planting treatment effects on Tybee Island sand dunes

The sand dunes of Tybee Island have taken a beating in recent hurricane seasons. Ƶ biology graduate student Shannon Matzke is researching ways to combat the destruction of the dunes for her restoration project by collecting data on the effects of various planting techniques to see which technique best increases the longevity of the dunes.

Public health student named 2021 Outstanding Undergraduate Major of the Year by national honor society

A 2021 Outstanding Undergraduate Major of the Year Award from Eta Sigma Gamma, a national honorary society for the profession of health education, is evidence of the hard work and growth that Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health senior Ife Kayode has experienced during her time at Ƶ.

Georgia Southern partnering with SALT to give students professional experience, job opportunities

Ƶ alumnus Stacey Roach knows the struggle students face when looking to gain professional experience while in college. As Chief Operating Officer of IT company InventureIT, he also knows the difficulty of bringing innovative technology and ideas to the professional world.

Civil engineering graduate thrived through engagement

For as long as she can remember, Myla Kelly has been enthralled by architecture. It was this fascination which led her to pursue a degree in civil engineering.

From athlete to engineer, family lessons guide first-generation college graduate

Matthew Johns is a first-generation college graduate who almost didn’t attend college. It was the encouragement from his grandfather that drove him to pursue a manufacturing engineering degree from Ƶ.

Graduate finds confidence, community at Georgia Southern

When Savannah native Brenda Rodriguez graduated this May from the Waters College of Health Professions at Ƶ, not only had she wrapped up her college career with a degree in radiologic sciences, but she also had increased confidence and a job secured in her field.

11 Georgia Southern students earn more than $16,000 in scholarships from Savannah American Business Club

Eleven students in Ƶ’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program were awarded scholarships totaling more than $16,000 from the Savannah American Business Club (AMBUCS) for volunteer work with the organization.

Ƶ Multimedia Development Center receives three professional Emmy® nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter has recognized Ƶ’s Multimedia Development Center (MDC) with three professional Emmy® nominations.

“Georgia Southern Robots” and “The Eagle has Landed” both received a nomination in the Spanish language category. MDC Director Art Berger, Brianna Womack, Collin Crews, Ben Powell and Doug Thompson were nominated for the two short news features. Berger was also nominated for best director in the short form content category.

Athletic training students get creative in national art competition

Under the guidance of Associate Professor Tamerah Hunt, Ph.D., 15 graduate athletic training students flexed their artistic muscles during the National Institute on Minority Health Disparities Art Competition earlier this year.