
Waters
College of Health Professions
Championing the Future of Healthcare through Comprehensive Education, Research, and Community Engagement
Waters College of Health Professions is steadfast in its commitment to sculpting the future of healthcare. By offering unparalleled education, conducting groundbreaking research, and engaging in community initiatives, we aim to ensure a robust healthcare workforce that adeptly meets the burgeoning needs of southeast Georgia and beyond.

$15,625,000

Augment Waters College’s capability to deliver premier education, research, and international experiences in health professions, thereby ensuring a resilient and proficient healthcare workforce for the future.
Strategic Funding Priorities
Investing in Programs, Faculty, and Global Experiences
Naming Opportunities for Individual Programs
$6,000,000

Sustain and expand pivotal programs like the School of Nursing and Doctor of Physical Therapy by provisioning additional resources and space.
Establish the Savannah Campus as the leading provider of graduates in crucial health professions.
Endowed Professorships
$15,000,000

Attract faculty with a track record in high-quality, federally funded research, contributing towards achieving Carnegie R1 research status.
Boost the research capacity and academic stature of Waters College, enhancing its contributions to health sciences and healthcare delivery.
Scholarship Support for the Wexford, Ireland Program
$625,000

Offer 10 travel and living expense stipends at $2,500 each, enabling students to participate in a unique health-focused course in Wexford, Ireland.
Enhance student retention and foster long-term professional success by facilitating participation in international programming.



Why Support Us
Your Contribution: A Stepping Stone to Healthcare Excellence
Invest in Future Leaders
Support the development of future healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and experiences to excel.
Support Excellence
Help us attract and retain top-tier faculty, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and impactful research.
Build a Legacy
Through naming opportunities and endowed professorships, create a lasting impact and legacy within Waters College.
Join Us in Shaping the Healthcare Leaders of Tomorrow
For more information, contact:
Julie Gerbsch
Executive Director of Development
Email: jgerbsch@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-7811