University System of Georgia partners with Coursera for online learning
The fast-developing world of massive open online courses (MOOC’s) has a new framework today with the announcement of a partnership among ten state university systems and public universities – including the University System of Georgia – and one of the leading platforms for MOOC’s, Coursera. Joining the USG in this partnership will be the State […]
Georgia Southern ranked as a top fashion merchandising school
Georgia Southern University’s Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program has been named one of the top fashion merchandising schools in the United States by fashion-schools.org. In a review that looked at more than 200 institutions and their academics, admissions, programs, faculty and other criteria, Georgia Southern ranked among the top 25 percent in the nation […]
Mechanical Engineering Students Win EPA Award
Georgia Southern University mechanical engineering students have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their development of innovative technologies to reduce exhaust produced by diesel engines. By using alcohol and biofuel to power the engine, emissions are lower. Not only does this reduce pollution, the combination could also lower dependence on imported oil. […]
Eagle Nation Update – May 2013
A busy spring semester at Georgia Southern included a visit from the governor and more than 3,000 students receiving their degrees. Click here to watch see a recap with Eagle Nation Update.
Global Bike Ride for Education to Stop at Georgia Southern
The first stop on a bicycle ride around the world to share free educational resources will be Georgia Southern University. Interaction Design Foundation’s (IDF) “Share the Knowledge Tour” with Max Peer will pedal onto campus at the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) on Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. University students, faculty and staff and community […]
Georgia Southern Employee Cares for Haitian Orphans with AIDS
STATESBORO, Ga. – Marie Denis-Luque enjoys her job as a research project manager in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. However, she admits she found her true calling many miles away in a place she once called home. She is the founder and executive director of Caring […]
Georgia Southern and UGA to Host International Agribusiness Conference
With agricultural products being among the state’s top exports, Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing Education and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension are teaming up to help farmers and businesspeople learn how to sell more goods overseas and capitalize on the growing export market. The two institutions will host the 2013 International Agribusiness Conference […]
Georgia Southern Celebrates Spring Commencement
More than 3,000 students received their degrees from Georgia Southern University this weekend in two ceremonies during the 85th annual spring commencement. A crowd of more than 20,000 people filled Paulson Stadium Saturday as nearly 2,500 students received their undergraduate degrees. Luis Aguilar (‘76), a commissioner on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, served as […]
