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Georgia Southern University receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center

May 26, 2026
Georgia Southern University receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center
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Georgia Southern University has received a state investment of nearly $40 million to support several projects that address critical needs throughout the state, including the first college of optometry in Georgia and an applied reading center. 

Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies

May 18, 2026
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies
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Last week, approximately 4,400 graduates from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong, Liberty and Swainsboro campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.

Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026

April 23, 2026
Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
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Georgia Southern University has received high honors from Forbes in recognition of its commitment to institutional culture with the recent announcement of the publication’s list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.” Out of 600 companies on the list, Georgia Southern impressively landed in the top tier at #33.

Georgia Southern – East Georgia Campus Athletics joins NAIA

April 13, 2026
Georgia Southern – East Georgia Campus Athletics joins NAIA
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Community invited to April 27 Golden Eagles celebration

The science of justice: Georgia Southern’s new Center for Forensic Sciences puts unique expertise at investigators’ fingertips

The science of justice: Georgia Southern’s new Center for Forensic Sciences puts unique expertise at investigators’ fingertips

The Center will bring faculty across the University together to assist law enforcement while giving students real-world experience.

Georgia Southern doctoral student Brad Willis receives international engineering scholarship

Georgia Southern doctoral student Brad Willis receives international engineering scholarship

Brad Willis, a mechanical engineering doctoral student has been awarded a research scholarship to support his work in internal combustion…

Building teams and belonging: Dorsey Howarth’s journey to becoming a champion for student wellness

Building teams and belonging: Dorsey Howarth’s journey to becoming a champion for student wellness

For Dorsey Howarth, the transition from high school sports fields to college wasn’t just about finding a classroom, it was…

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Georgia Southern University joins the Georgia Research Alliance

May 20, 2026

Georgia Southern University has been named a member of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), joining a group of leading research universities including the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. 

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Georgia Southern engineering and computing students present research findings at annual Student Research Symposium

Georgia Southern’s AEPCEC hosted its annual Student Research Symposium showcasing the next generation of technological and engineering advancements. 

Romanian physicist crosses international waters for research opportunity at Georgia Southern

Romanian lecturer Mihaela Udristioiu, Ph.D. has returned to Georgia Southern University for her second time as a Fulbright research scholar fellow.

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Summer means serious heat and humidity here in southeast Georgia, but at Georgia Southern it also means the annual Summer Celebration! Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero hosted all the staff, faculty and students in the campus community to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit and ice cream to beat the heat.

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