$3.25 million grant provides scholarship opportunities for disadvantaged students to pursue graduate degrees in public health at Georgia Southern
Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, and Joseph Telfair, DrPH, of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University have received a 2020-25 U.S. Department of Health Resources and Service Administration grant valued at $3.25 million to support the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program. Each year, $650,000 will be available to offer scholarships to qualifying students who wish to pursue a Master of Public Health or Doctor of Public Health at Georgia Southern.
Georgia Southern receives largest commitment to date to ensure our eagles finish strong
The Georgia Southern University Foundation, Inc. has received a commitment of $125,000, the largest gift yet, toward the “Ensure Our Eagles Finish Strong” scholarship initiative to help students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times. The campaign will help up to 250 students on a need-based priority and up to 14 returning spring sport seniors who saw their 2019-20 collegiate seasons cut short.
Georgia Southern students organize community health fairs in Chatham County
More than 100 students from various disciplines in the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University helped bridge wellness and the community earlier this year by organizing community health fairs at various locations in Chatham County.
Parker College of Business to offer new certificate in hospitality and tourism management
Students at Georgia Southern University will soon have the opportunity to earn a certificate in hospitality and tourism management to bolster their degrees and résumés. Beginning in Fall 2020, the College will offer the Interdisciplinary Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Axel Grossmann named Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise in Parker College of Business
Axel Grossmann, Ph.D., professor of finance in the Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University, was named the Freeman Chair of Free Enterprise, effective July 1.
Georgia Southern awarded $3.25 million grant to increase diversity in health professions
Keith Belcher, Ph.D., director of the Medical Laboratory Science program at Georgia Southern University, is the recipient of the 2020-25 U.S. Department of Health Resources and Service Administration grant valued at $3.25 million. The grant funds the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program, designed to increase diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce.
Georgia Southern telephone reassurance program helping seniors during trying times
Sometimes a simple phone call can improve a person’s day. The Senior Companion Program at Georgia Southern University is aiming to improve the days of many older adults in the area as a part of the new Love In Action telephone reassurance program, which is funded by a grant from Rockin’ Out Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation (ROAD).
Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art hosts online exhibition ‘Pixels: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Show’
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art on the Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus is hosting “Pixels: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Show” online through June 19. The dynamic online show highlights the portfolios of 18 senior graphic design majors.
