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Press Release

New members join Georgia Southern’s Alumni Association Board of Directors

Four new members recently joined ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ’s Alumni Association Board of Directors.

“Our alumni board plays a vital role in shaping the future of our University and guiding our strategic engagement efforts,” said Ava Edwards, director of Alumni Relations. “These four accomplished alumni bring an incredible wealth of experience across economic development, health care, education and public policy. I am confident their leadership and vision will inspire our community and advance Georgia Southern’s mission for years to come.”

¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ announces John Banter as Assistant Vice President for Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Engagement

Banter has built a strong record of measurable and meaningful work since joining the OELDE team as director of the Office of Organizational Effectiveness.

Georgia Southern ranked one of Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women 2026

Forbes has named Georgia Southern as one of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2026. 

Georgia Southern’s Youth Workplace Readiness Institute encourages career exploration in Hinesville

Nine Liberty County students entering eighth and ninth grade spent four days discovering that exciting career opportunities exist right in their own community. Through the Youth Workplace Readiness Institute, a partnership between ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ’s Division of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), Liberty College & Career Academy and local business partners, students explored workplace skills, career pathways and the employers shaping Liberty County’s future.

All in: Golden Eagles Athletics rounds out leadership team with head coaching, administrative hires

¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ Golden Eagles Athletics has completed its head coaching and administrative staff ahead of the program’s inaugural NAIA season, announcing the addition of Justin Tucek as head men’s basketball coach and Dustin Wager as the new men’s and women’s cross country programs’ first head coach.

Energy Faculty Fellow Program welcomes Georgia Southern professor

Georgia Southern professor Wenjie Li has been selected to be part of the 2026 Energy Faculty

Georgia Southern Q1 2026 Economic Monitor: Savannah metro area growth stalled

Economic growth in the Savannah metro area economy slowed substantially in the first quarter of 2026, according to ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ’s newly released Q1 2026 Economic Monitor. 

Georgia Southern professors use grant to enhance literacy development efforts in Southeast Georgia

Two ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ researchers are continuing to advance literacy development efforts in Southeast Georgia thanks to a $50,000 grant.  

The science of justice: Georgia Southern’s new Center for Forensic Sciences puts unique expertise at investigators’ fingertips

The Center will bring faculty across the University together to assist law enforcement while giving students real-world experience.

Alpha Chi Omega sorority to establish at ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ in fall 2027

The Panhellenic sorority community on ¿ìèapp¶ÌÊÓ’s Statesboro Campus is growing with the addition of Alpha Chi Omega in fall 2027.