Inaugural Reverse Sales Talent Showcase gives Parker College of Business students unique perspective on career fairs
Instead of walking from table to table hoping to catch the attention of a potential employer, 91ÁÔÆæ’s Center for Sales Excellence (CSE) offered students the chance to pitch themselves as a potential employee to hiring companies during the inaugural Reverse Sales Talent Showcase.
Georgia Southern’s new College of Optometry advances with Board of Regents degree approval
91ÁÔÆæ received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today to establish a Doctor of Optometry degree program. The decision authorizes the creation of Georgia’s first college of optometry at Georgia Southern and allows the institution to offer the new degree, filling a long-standing educational and health care gap in the state.
91ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association honors 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
The 91ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association recognized its 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 during a ceremony Sept. 26 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center in Statesboro. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.
Ava Edwards receives Excellence in Alumni Relations award
Ava Edwards has been named the 2026 recipient of the Georgia Education Advancement Council’s (GEAC) Excellence in Alumni Relations Award.
Georgia Southern rises in national, engineering rankings for U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2027
Georgia Southern made a significant 15 spot jump, ranking #328 in national universities.
Georgia Southern Q2 2026 Economic Monitor: Minimal Growth in Savannah metro area       Â
The Savannah metro area economy experienced minimal growth in the second quarter, according to 91ÁÔÆæ’s Q2 2026 Economic Monitor, published last week.
SPARQ in action: Student-faculty research on microplastics’ impact on local environments aided by University partnershipÂ
John Petronis and Jianzhou He, Ph.D., are studying the effects microplastics have on regional waterways and wetlands.
Georgia Southern’s Academic Success Center earns international tutor training program recertification
The Academic Success Center (ASC) at 91ÁÔÆæ has earned an international recertification by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) for the tutoring services it offers students.
Georgia Southern celebrates National Recovery Month with library exhibit and recovery tailgate
This September, 91ÁÔÆæ will recognize National Recovery Month with two events that celebrate Statesboro’s recovery history and community.
Georgia Southern and Shimadzu to host second annual forensic science symposium
This year’s event offers an expanded list of speakers, poster presentations and a panel discussion covering a broad range of topics.