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Just as the bald eagle soars above the coastal South, Georgia Southern is rising, expanding its horizons, elevating the futures of our region and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.481), 1.2em);\">Central to Georgia Southern\u2019s momentum is the unwavering support from philanthropists like you. Your continuing partnership is essential to our ascent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.481), 1.2em);\">Together We Soar, The Campaign for Georgia Southern University, is more than just a campaign, it&#8217;s a testament to our collective ambition. We aim to be as integral to the educational, community, and economic fabric of our region as the eagle, live oaks and pines are to its natural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.481), 1.2em);\">Join us in this journey. 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Purpose. Action. Growing ourselves to grow others.\u201d<strong> <\/strong>We are growing because we prioritize student success. We are thriving because we cultivate the distinctiveness of our campuses and support our communities in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville. Today, we are asking you to join us as we fuel our rising momentum and elevate our University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have set forth four priorities within the <strong><em>Together We Soar<\/em><\/strong> campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Empower Student Success<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advance Teaching and Public Impact Research<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevate Athletics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enrich Campuses and Community Vibrancy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern will soar when we support these goals together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We take your trust in us as the premier University of the coastal region seriously. We ask you to continue to believe in Georgia Southern so we can soar for every student, soar in stature and soar to meet the challenges and opportunities of the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized centeronmobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/georgia-southern-president-kyle-marerro-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:auto;height:369px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"centeronmobile\">Dr. Kyle Marrero<br>President<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized centeronmobile\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width:163px;height:63px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min.png 800w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:97px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Now Is the Time to Soar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center welcomepresidentcols is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center welcomepresidenttext is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>Dear Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an anonymous saying that fits our campaign: \u201cThe best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, and the second-best time to plant a tree is now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our University\u2019s successes have skyrocketed: in the classroom, on three campuses, in the communities where we operate, and in the hearts and minds of people we impact. Georgia Southern plays a critical role in the economic growth and transformation of Southeast Georgia.&nbsp;You, our supporters, have made our achievements possible by providing Georgia Southern with resources\u2014beyond what the State can provide\u2014to build a significant margin of excellence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our University is ready to soar to an even higher level. New companies and people are moving to the region, the ports are thriving, and the need for research to serve our local communities grows. We are focused on how Georgia Southern will continue to lead and grow in tandem with Southeast Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to build on our successes and secure a strong legacy for Georgia Southern in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> Century. We hope you will join us in shaping our University and the region by supporting <strong><em>Together We Soar<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The Campaign for Georgia Southern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevill-23-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevill-23-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevill-23-min-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Leonard Bevill <\/em><br><em>Campaign Co-Chair <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153\" style=\"width:175px;height:78px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min.png 800w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min-768x343.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-23-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-23-min.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-23-min-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Mike Sanders<\/em><br><em>In Memoriam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" style=\"width:153px;height:55px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min.png 474w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:77px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top nodisplay is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/president.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/marrero-22-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:186px;height:246px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome from Our University President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to partners like you, Georgia Southern is healthy, in motion, and improving every day!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are strong because we articulate a single vision for Georgia Southern: \u201cPeople. Purpose. Action. Growing ourselves to grow others.\u201d<strong> <\/strong>We are growing because we prioritize student success. We are thriving because we cultivate the distinctiveness of our campuses and support our communities in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville. Today, we are asking you to join us as we fuel our rising momentum and elevate our University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have set forth four priorities within the <strong><em>Together We Soar<\/em><\/strong> campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Empower Student Success<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advance Teaching and Public Impact Research<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elevate Athletics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enrich Campuses and Community Vibrancy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia Southern will soar when we support these goals together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We take your trust in us as the premier University of the coastal region seriously. We ask you to continue to believe in Georgia Southern so we can soar for every student, soar in stature and soar to meet the challenges and opportunities of the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width:163px;height:63px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min.png 800w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/kylemarrero-signature-min-768x297.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kyle Marrero<br>President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now is the time to soar.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an anonymous saying that fits our campaign: \u201cThe best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, and the second-best time to plant a tree is now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our University\u2019s successes have skyrocketed: in the classroom, on three campuses, in the communities where we operate, and in the hearts and minds of people we impact. Georgia Southern plays a critical role in the economic growth and transformation of Southeast Georgia.&nbsp;You, our supporters, have made our achievements possible by providing Georgia Southern with resources\u2014beyond what the State can provide\u2014to build a significant margin of excellence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our University is ready to soar to an even higher level. New companies and people are moving to the region, the ports are thriving, and the need for research to serve our local communities grows. We are focused on how Georgia Southern will continue to lead and grow in tandem with Southeast Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to build on our successes and secure a strong legacy for Georgia Southern in the 21<sup>st<\/sup> Century. We hope you will join us in shaping our University and the region by supporting <strong><em>Together We Soar<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 The Campaign for Georgia Southern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Leonard Bevill <\/em><br><em>Campaign Co-Chair <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153\" style=\"width:175px;height:78px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min.png 800w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/leonardbevil-signature-min-768x343.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Mike Sanders<\/em><br><em>Campaign Co-Chair<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" style=\"width:153px;height:55px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min.png 474w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/mikesanders-signature-min-300x109.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center prioritiestop has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(1.672em, 1.672rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.745), 2.85em);\">Our Priorities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax nomargin\" style=\"min-height:900px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(33deg,rgb(0,19,68) 54%,rgb(0,181,173) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-104 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-graduationcrowdpoint-1.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-empower-bannertext-min.png\" alt=\"empower\" class=\"wp-image-42\" style=\"width:350px;height:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-empower-bannertext-min.png 1000w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-empower-bannertext-min-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-empower-bannertext-min-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Student Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.407), 1.15em);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stimulate learning for all by recruiting high-achieving students by growing merit-based scholarship endowment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase student access to enroll, experience the full breath of Georgia Southern, and graduate debt-free through need-based scholarships for tuition and to bridge the gap for related expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote inclusive excellence and career readiness through multi-cultural, high-impact opportunities like study abroad, internships, externships, and research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/priorities\/empower\/\">How We Empower &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax nomargin\" style=\"min-height:900px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(33deg,rgb(0,19,68) 54%,rgb(0,154,78) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-researchbanner-1.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-advance-bannertext-min.png\" alt=\"advance\" class=\"wp-image-67\" style=\"width:359px;height:121px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-advance-bannertext-min.png 1006w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-advance-bannertext-min-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-advance-bannertext-min-768x262.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Teaching and Public Impact Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.407), 1.15em);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet regional economic needs through public impact research by expanding programs and partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase faculty expertise and department productivity by endowing faculty positions within defined growth areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase research capacity by acquiring high-tech equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/priorities\/advance\/\">How We Advance &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax nomargin\" style=\"min-height:900px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(33deg,rgb(0,19,68) 54%,rgb(165,172,175) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-124 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-elevatebanner-football.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-elevate-bannertext-min.png\" alt=\"elevate\" class=\"wp-image-65\" style=\"width:324px;height:110px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-elevate-bannertext-min.png 946w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-elevate-bannertext-min-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-elevate-bannertext-min-768x278.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Athletics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.407), 1.15em);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attract and retain elite student-athletes by providing robust, competitive packages within our 17 NCAA Division I programs through endowed scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position our student-athletes to compete at the highest level through excellent facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosting the Competitive Excellence Fund to recruit and retain the best coaching staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/priorities\/elevate\/\">How We Elevate &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax nomargin\" style=\"min-height:900px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(33deg,rgb(0,19,68) 54%,rgb(252,177,22) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-126 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-enrichcommunity-912woodwork.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-enrich-bannertext-min.png\" alt=\"enrich\" class=\"wp-image-66\" style=\"width:328px;height:110px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-enrich-bannertext-min.png 900w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-enrich-bannertext-min-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/ww2.georgiasouthern.edu\/advancement\/together-we-soar\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/tws23-enrich-bannertext-min-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Campuses and Community Vibrancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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