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Georgia Southern biology professor awarded grant to support minority students

Georgia Southern University Professor of Biology J. Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D., is part of a team of researchers awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support training and experiences for underrepresented minority students and early career scientists in the field of freshwater science. Funds for the project called “Emerge” will be distributed over the next five years.

Georgia Southern biology professor awarded grant to support minority students

Georgia Southern University Professor of Biology J. Checo Colón-Gaud, Ph.D., is part of a team of researchers awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support training and experiences for underrepresented minority students and early career scientists in the field of freshwater science. Funds for the project called “Emerge” will be distributed over the next five years.

New master’s program at Georgia Southern inspires alumnus for work, doctoral program

Growing up in Douglas, Georgia, Jerry Oliver didn’t know if he’d attend college. However, after high school he became the first in his family to make the leap.

Georgia Southern alumna harnesses the power of children’s literature in her college classrooms

For children’s literature expert and educator Katy Basch (’17), picture books transcend elementary classrooms, and have found a home in her college classroom.

Parker College of Business connects students with potential employers during virtual Meet the Firms event

While her children napped, Georgia Southern University accounting student Mary Harrelson was meeting with potential employers from the comfort of her home with hopes of securing a job or internship.

Parker College of Business connects students with potential employers during virtual Meet the Firms event

While her children napped, Georgia Southern University accounting student Mary Harrelson was meeting with potential employers from the comfort of her home with hopes of securing a job or internship.

Florida Atlantic postpones its football game against Georgia Southern

Florida Atlantic has postponed its football game against Georgia Southern Saturday in Statesboro.

Georgia Southern to host free screenings of ‘Good Trouble’ on Sept. 30 in Statesboro, Savannah

In celebration of the life of former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Leadership and Community Engagement, Sustainability Programs and University Libraries will host two free outdoor screenings of “Good Trouble,” on Sept. 30 on the Statesboro and Savannah campuses. The events will also serve as vehicles to register new voters by the Oct. 5 deadline in Georgia.

Georgia Southern to host free screenings of ‘Good Trouble’ on Sept. 30 in Statesboro, Savannah

In celebration of the life of former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, Georgia Southern University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Leadership and Community Engagement, Sustainability Programs and University Libraries will host two free outdoor screenings of “Good Trouble,” on Sept. 30 on the Statesboro and Savannah campuses. The events will also serve as vehicles to register new voters by the Oct. 5 deadline in Georgia.

Georgia Southern school psychology program largest producer of certified professionals in southeastern US

In July, the National Association of School Psychologists released a report detailing the number of new nationally certified school psychologists in the nation. Georgia Southern University proved to not only be the top producer of nationally certified graduates in the state, but also outnumbered all neighboring states in the southeastern U.S.