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Crissie Elrick — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:31:29 +0000

��èapp�� receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse

November 5, 2025

��èapp��’s Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion (SWHP) has been awarded $31,770.73 from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to support initiatives aimed at reducing harm and risks associated with substance and alcohol use.

“The Office of Student Wellness and Health Promotion welcomes the opportunity to continue expanding alcohol and other drug harm reduction programming throughout ��èapp�� campuses,” said Urkovia Andrews, DrPH, interim director of SWHP. “This will help create a safer environment for our campuses and beyond.”

The grant from GOHS, using federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will be allocated during the FY26 grant year, which runs Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept. 30, 2026. It will fund substance use harm-reduction strategies at the University, including programming and personnel costs.

“Innovative projects like this are designed with the intent for Georgia and our nation to reach the realistic goal of zero traffic deaths by the middle of this century,” said Allen Poole, director of the GOHS. “Each life saved on our roads is one less family that will have to live with the pain of losing a loved one whose life was taken from them in a traffic crash that was completely preventable.”

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��èapp�� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:36:43 +0000

��èapp�� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

March 25, 2019

Posted in Awards and Recognition

For the 12th consecutive year, ��èapp�� has received a grant through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program. The GOHS Young Adult Program helps educate students about the dangers of alcohol abuse, underage drinking and impaired driving. “Georgia Southern is a returning young adult grantee for GOHS and we’re excited to see what 2019 brings for their students, advisors and young drivers across Georgia,” said GOHS Director Allen Poole. The grant, valued at more than $16,750, allows the University Wellness Program to promote initiatives such as the “Safe Rides Save Lives” campaign, which discourages driving while under the influence of alcohol. The University Wellness Program coordinates impaired driving prevention programs, which include Fatal Vision goggles and DUI simulators. “The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant is a vital resource for the institution,” said Michele Martin, director of the University Wellness Program at Georgia Southern. “We are looking forward to providing opportunities for students with the continued and increased funding from prior years. This grant is critical to enhancing prevention programs focused on healthy behaviors relating to substance abuse.” The Georgia Young Adult Program is designed to promote education and awareness about highway safety issues and other high-risk behaviors in order to decrease young adult motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities. The GOHS coordinates with colleges and universities throughout Georgia to implement the program, which has been successful in using strategies including peer education, providing educational speakers to schools and encouraging schools to develop creative, innovative techniques to prevent impaired driving among young adults. For more information on this grant program, contact GOHS at 404-656-6996 and for more information on GOHS and its other highway safety programs, visit www.gahighwaysafety.org.

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University receives $6,500 grant through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 14:19:33 +0000

University receives $6,500 grant through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

October 9, 2015

Posted in Uncategorized

The Dean of Students Office at ��èapp�� has received a $6,500 grant through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program. The program helps educate students about the dangers of alcohol abuse, underage drinking and impaired driving. “The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant is a great thing for the University because it helps supplement the educational programming that the Alcohol and Other Drugs Office already does,” said Kerry Greenstein, associate dean of students. “This extra money allows us to reach more students with information about safe drinking behaviors, and specifically supports our efforts to prevent drunk driving.” This is the ninth consecutive year the University has received the grant. The extra funds will allow the Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs Programs to promote the “Safe Rides Save Lives” campaign, which discourages driving while under the influence of alcohol. The office coordinates impaired driving prevention programs, which include Fatal Vision Goggles and DUI simulators. “We are excited about the receipt of this grant because it allows us to continue educating students on the dangers of distracted and impaired driving,” said Nicole Withers, administrative coordinator for the Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs Programs at Georgia Southern. “We will be able to continue our efforts to keep the student body, community and other drivers safe.” The mission of the Georgia Young Adult Program is to promote education and awareness to young adults about highway safety issues, such as but not limited to: underage drinking, impaired driving, destructive decisions and other high-risk behaviors in order to decrease crashes, injuries and fatalities in young adults and passengers. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety coordinates with colleges and universities throughout Georgia to implement the program, which has been successful in using strategies such as peer education, providing educational speakers to schools and encouraging schools to develop creative, innovative techniques to reduce young adult crashes, injuries and fatalities in their communities. ��èapp��, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education. Visit

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��èapp���� receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse

��èapp���� receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse

��èapp���� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

��èapp���� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

University receives $6,500 grant through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

University receives $6,500 grant through Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Governor's Office of Highway Safety - ��èapp��

��èapp�� receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse

��èapp�� receives $31K grant to fund programming aimed at reducing substance abuse

��èapp�� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

��èapp�� receives grant for more than $16,000 from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety