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Georgia Southern University and The Coca-Cola Company sealed a multi-year deal allowing the world\u2019s number one beverage company to continue to be the exclusive beverage provider for the University and Georgia Southern Athletics.<\/p>\n
In addition to keeping Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff refreshed, Coca-Cola will also fund new scholarships ranging from $500 to $6,000, support academic and athletics programs and collaborate with the University on sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cProviding students the ability to receive a solid education at Georgia Southern University is of the utmost importance for our University,\u201d said President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. \u201cCoca-Cola also has a strong commitment to education. The company\u2019s support of scholarships at Georgia Southern will make a critical impact on current and future Eagles.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn addition to merit and leadership scholarships, this funding will allow Georgia Southern to provide a double-match for the Governor\u2019s REACH scholarship program. Providing expanded scholarship opportunities is extremely important to Georgia Southern,\u201d said Keel. \u201cWith this support from Coca-Cola, we\u2019re building a stronger academic future for our students.\u201d The REACH Scholarship program is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program developed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, to ensure Georgia\u2019s low-income students have the academic, social and financial support needed to access college and achieve post-secondary success.<\/p>\n
\u201cGeorgia Southern has more than 20,500 students on campus purchasing products at athletic events, in vending machines and dining services, and the campus continues to grow,\u201d said Robert Whitaker, vice president for Business and Finance. \u201cThis, among other attributes, has opened the door for this partnership with Coca-Cola, allowing the University to sign the largest sponsorship deal in the University\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGeorgia Southern has gained increased national exposure for its academic and athletics achievements, including the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision and Sun Belt Conference,\u201d said Keel. \u201cAs a result, the value of our brand has increased exponentially. The deal with Coca-Cola is an example of the strength of Georgia Southern.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coca-Cola will also work with Georgia Southern on sustainability and green initiatives by providing environmentally sensitive programming, including recycling options. Georgia Southern students recently voted to increase student fees by $10 to cover sustainability efforts across campus, which makes Coca-Cola\u2019s support even more timely.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Coca-Cola Company has an unwavering commitment to education\u2014a key element for socioeconomic development,\u201d said Pamela Stewart, vice president, East Region Sales Foodservice & On Premise, Coca-Cola Refreshments. \u201cCoca-Cola joins Georgia Southern University to further opportunities for students while on campus and in their futures. We also will collaborate on implementing sustainability initiatives at Georgia Southern that will benefit us all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, Coca-Cola will develop customized marketing initiatives to further expand the University\u2019s brand recognition in the Savannah and Atlanta markets as part of Coca-Cola\u2019s regional football marketing campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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