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- Georgia Southern University Police Investigator named GACP Officer of the YearGeorgia Southern University Investigator and Marine Corps veteran Samuel Derr has been named as Officer of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). `
- ‘Freedom to Soar’ unveiled in honor of late Georgia Southern bald eagle mascotA new symbol of Eagle spirit stands at the entrance of Allen E. Paulson Stadium after Georgia Southern University unveiled “Freedom to Soar,” a life-size bronze statue honoring Freedom, the University’s beloved bald eagle mascot who passed away in March 2025.
- Georgia Southern University celebrates recovery with new campus resource fairGeorgia Southern’s Center for Addiction Recovery is hosting a picnic and resource fair to raise awareness for the True Blue Recovery program. The event is Sept. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Statesboro Campus.
- Georgia Southern hosts inaugural Georgia One Health SymposiumThe Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics at Georgia Southern University welcomed One Health professionals from across Georgia and neighboring states to the inaugural Georgia One Health Symposium on Sept. 3-4.
- Mobility nonprofit awards nine Georgia Southern physical therapy doctoral students with scholarshipsNine students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Georgia Southern University have been named recipients of a Ross Bowers Therapy Scholarship from the American Business Club (AMBUCS).
- A second chance at success for Georgia Southern graduate studentWhen Georgia Southern University graduate student Esther Omoyiwola found out she’d been awarded a prestigious scholarship, it was not only a recognition of her academic achievements. It was another example of her resilience.
- Georgia Southern celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2025The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 was recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 13 at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.
- Georgia Southern introduces hands-on Public Policy degreeGeorgia Southern University has established a new Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program, offering students a hands-on education designed to prepare them for careers with a real impact.