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Georgia Southern University receives funding to launch rural opioid harm reduction program for justice-involved individuals
Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics (IHLA) has been awarded $2.2 million from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement to launch a two-year initiative aimed at reducing opioid-related harm among justice-involved individuals in rural counties.

Kerry Dunn receives author award from American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Kerry O. Dunn, Ed.D., a senior lecturer of radiography in Georgia Southern University’s Waters College of Health Professions, has received the Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for her article, “Exploring the Definition of Clinical Radiography Leadership.” Published in the January/February 2024 issue of Radiologic Technology, Dunn’s article […]

Francisco Lugo, Ed.D., elected as chair of NASPA Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge Community
Francisco Lugo, Ed.D., director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Georgia Southern University, has been elected to serve as the incoming chair of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Fraternity and Sorority Knowledge Community. His official term will run from March 2025 to March 2027.

Student Government Association presents Hero Award to three campus areas
Georgia Southern University’s Student Government Association presented the Hero Award to the Division of Public Safety, Eagle Dining Services and the Division of Facilities Services for their services to students. The Hero Award celebrates staff teams that go above and beyond in service to students. SGA selected these three areas for their efforts during and […]

Georgia Southern professor nominated for a Peabody Award
Matthew Hashiguchi, MFA, an associate professor in the Department of Communication Arts at Georgia Southern University, has been nominated for a Peabody Award. His documentary, “The Only Doctor” received a nomination in the Public Service category.

Georgia Southern biology professor takes on environmental solutions in local community
Dedication to sustainability extends beyond the backyard of Georgia Southern University biology professor Lissa Leege, Ph.D., where she’s restoring 11 acres of wetlands.