
Joseph Vondrasek, a graduate student majoring in health science and kinesiology, is one of the winners of the 2023 Averitt Award for Excellence in Research. Vondrasek, who will receive his Master of Science and Sports Medicine on May 13, hails from Owosso, Michigan.

Stephanie Broxton has always been focused. In high school, her love of math and science led her to 91ÁÔÆæ as a dual enrollment student, which allowed her to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. Now, after three years on the Statesboro Campus, she is graduating at age 20 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Karin Winka’s journey to college began more than 4,000 miles away from 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s campuses.

Kelly Entrekin’s college experience began like many others, but took a tragic turn that almost prevented her from finishing.

The story of new 91ÁÔÆæ graduate Rudy Madrid is one of determination, perseverance and a commitment to service. As an enlisted service member in the United States Army, Madrid had his sights set on achieving greater levels of service. To do so, he had to navigate the world of higher education as a nontraditional student to pursue his dream of becoming an officer in the Army.

April Trepagnier had no idea that her fascination with a graduation hood would lead her to pursue her first college degree at 43 years old.

After dropping out of high school nearly a decade ago, Robbie Jorge, was ready for a life change. Jorge acquired a GED diploma, applied to 91ÁÔÆæ and became an anthropology student at the age of 26. In just a few days, he will be part of the first generation in his family to acquire a college degree.

91ÁÔÆæ will continue the temporary waiver of test score admission requirements for undergraduates for Academic Year 2024-2025 (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025), following approval of the extension by the University System of Georgia last week.

In honor of the second annual Veterans of Foreign Wars National Day of Service, 91ÁÔÆæâ€™s Military & Veteran Services will host informational sessions on Veterans Affairs issues and benefits on all three campuses on May 6. The events are free and open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

Two faculty members from 91ÁÔÆæ’s College of Science and Mathematics have been selected by the Governor’s Teaching Fellows Committee for the 2023 Summer Symposium Program.