Georgia Southern Camp Lawton Team Honored by U.S. Department of the Interior

Georgia Southern University’s team of student and faculty archaeologists has been awarded the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Partners in Conservation award for their work in discovering a long-lost Civil War prison camp. The team was presented the award by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.  The award is given to those […]


Georgia Southern University Collecting Snacks for Soldiers

Georgia Southern University is joining forces with the Adopt-A-Soldier program to collect “Snacks for Soldiers” serving overseas. The University is collecting non-perishable snacks that will be shipped to soldiers from our region of the country serving overseas. In addition to snacks, the University is collecting cards for the soldiers and monetary donations to help offset […]


Georgia Southern University Professor Uncovers Trade Route Secrets Hidden for Centuries

A Georgia Southern University history professor has uncovered centuries-old Chinese trade routes that have been hidden for nearly 400 years. The discovery was made by Robert Batchelor, Ph.D., while researching maps in Oxford University’s Bodleian Library. Batchelor is discussing his discovery at a meeting of researchers being held today at Oxford. “Like many researchers, I […]


Georgia Southern Alumnus Luke Bryan to Return to Area for Farm Tour Concert

Georgia Southern University alumnus and Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Luke Bryan will return to the area as part of his Farm Tour concert series. A portion of the proceeds from the concert will benefit Georgia Southern scholarships. The concert will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Longneedle Farm on LJ Road in Claxton. Tickets may be […]


Georgia Southern University Ranked by U.S. News and World Report

Georgia Southern University has been named one of America’s Best Colleges in the 2012 edition of U.S. News and World Report.   Georgia Southern University, which now boasts an enrollment of more than 20,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and nearly 90 countries, is featured in the national university category.  The category highlights the top 268 public […]


Georgia Southern University Unveils Eagle-it Campaign

Georgia Southern University President Brooks Keel, Eagle head football coach Jeff Monken and Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport Manager Jeff Herrington have introduced a new True Blue tradition specifically developed for passionate fans and supporters. “Eagle-it!” is a unique way for fans, businesses and supporters to connect with Georgia Southern University’s traditions by being a part of one. […]


Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center Presents Broadway Musical Revue

Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) will host a performance of Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway,” a musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9. During the show, a cast of five Broadway stars will be accompanied by an all-star New York band. “‘100 Years of Broadway’ has some […]