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SOARING BEYOND
because of you!
Explore Georgia Southern鈥檚 progress in fiscal year 2026 and the people, purpose and action shaping our future through Soaring Beyond 2030.
2030
Strategic Horizon
01 鈥� People. Purpose. Action.
Report / The Year in Motion
One Story, Many Measures of Progress
Fiscal year 2026 marked the first year of Soaring Beyond 2030 and a new chapter for Georgia Southern, with the East Georgia Campus joining our University community.
鈥淓agle Nation is stronger鈥攁nd larger鈥攖han ever before. Our research enterprise is growing. Our employees are more engaged. And across Georgia, our impact continues to strengthen communities and create opportunities throughout the state. At Georgia Southern, progress begins with people, driven by purpose, and is realized by action.鈥�
– Kyle Marrero, President
2025鈥�2026 Annual Highlights
A Year of Progress & a Future of Possibility
From student success and research to economic impact and innovation, Georgia Southern continues to move forward with purpose.
31,599
Students Enrolled
81.6%
First-Year Retention
5,775
Degrees Conferred
$1.24B
Economic Impact
Our People
4.01 / 5
Employee Engagement Score
Measured on a five-point scale.
#33 Nationally |
#2 in Higher EducationForbes America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
Our Purpose
Ready Day 1
89%
Class of 2025 graduates employed, enlisted or enrolled within six months.
$53,562
Median earnings one year after graduation.
Research & Discovery
$57.8M
Research expenditures and awards.
84
Research doctorates.
Philanthropic Support
$27.4M
Annual gifts and pledges
605
Engagement visits with alumni, donors and fans.
Our Action
4,568
Processing hours saved each month through automation.
$2M
Reduction in maintenance expenses through intelligent technology.
Progress / Strategic Results
The People & Work Behind the Progress
Every result connects to a larger goal. Explore how Georgia Southern is strengthening its culture, preparing students for success and improving the way we work.
The Plan / Soaring Beyond 2030
A Plan Built to Be
Measured
Three pillars organize ten goals and connect each year鈥檚 results to Georgia Southern鈥檚 long-term vision: People. Purpose. Action. Growing ourselves to grow others.
Our People
Build a culture of high performance, support well-being and engagement, and create opportunities for professional and leadership development.
Our Purpose
Advance student success, research, teaching and service to strengthen communities and support regional prosperity.
Our Action
Align programs with market needs, expand public impact and philanthropic engagement, and strengthen university operations.
Achievements
Progress You Can See
Meet the people and explore the ideas moving Georgia Southern forward.
People
Georgia Southern recognized for exceptional community engagement in latest Carnegie elective classifications
Georgia Southern earned national recognition for its workplace culture, ranking No. 33 in the nation and No. 2 among higher education institutions on Forbes America鈥檚 Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.
Purpose
快猫app短视 joins the Georgia Research Alliance
Georgia Southern joined the Georgia Research Alliance in May 2026, expanding opportunities for research collaboration and strengthening its role in Georgia鈥檚 innovation economy.
Action
快猫app短视 receives state funding for Georgia鈥檚 first college of optometry, literacy center
State investments support Georgia鈥檚 first College of Optometry through amended FY26 funding and a new 快猫app短视 Literacy Center through FY27 funding, connecting university expertise with pressing community needs.
Our Mission
Impacting the Future Through a
Transformative,
Learner-Centered Culture
快猫app短视 impacts the future by fostering a transformative learner-centered culture. We empower students, faculty, staff and alumni to lead, serve and engage, enhancing the quality of life through educational excellence, impactful research, cultural enrichment and meaningful contributions to communities locally and globally.
Georgia Southern empowers students, faculty, staff and alumni to lead, serve and engage鈥攅nhancing quality of life through education, research, cultural enrichment and meaningful contributions to communities.
Our Values
Innovation & Discovery
Mobility
People
Academic Excellence
Collaboration
Transparency & Integrity
Sustainability
People. Purpose. Action.
Every Year
Moves the VisionForward
Our progress reflects the people who make Georgia Southern what it is. Explore the full Annual Report for more stories and the complete record of our first year under Soaring Beyond 2030.