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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 selects distinguished speakers for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies

April 28, 2026
Georgia Southern selects distinguished speakers for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies
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Approximately 4,400 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during four ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Candidates will have the option to choose the location where they would like to graduate. 

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

Georgia Southern recognized for exceptional community engagement in latest Carnegie elective classifications

January 13, 2026
Georgia Southern recognized for exceptional community engagement in latest Carnegie elective classifications
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Georgia Southern University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification.

From satellite signals to supply chains: One Parker College of Business graduate’s unconventional journey to Eagle Nation

From satellite signals to supply chains: One Parker College of Business graduate’s unconventional journey to Eagle Nation

Seizing opportunities is the catalyst for success for soon-to-be Parker College of Business graduate Andrew Haley. 

Above and beyond limitations: Georgia Southern’s RiteCare Center engages in innovative strategies to expand speech therapy access across communities

Above and beyond limitations: Georgia Southern’s RiteCare Center engages in innovative strategies to expand speech therapy access across communities

As the RiteCare Center continues to grow, students are finding unique opportunities to connect with the people who need them. 

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Georgia Southern University computer science professor awarded NSF grant to advance protein imaging research

September 23, 2025

Salim Sazzed, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the computer science department of Georgia Southern University’s Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, has been awarded a two-year National Science Foundation grant of about $175,000 to lead a groundbreaking project to develop novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for determining protein secondary structures from medium-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) images.

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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.

Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership

Georgia Southern University has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from Georgia Southern University and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.

Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech collaborate on real-time hydration monitoring for athletes 

Georgia Southern University is collaborating with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a device that will improve athlete safety and performance.

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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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