91Âţ»app receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center
91Âţ»app has received a state investment of nearly $40 million to support several projects that address critical needs throughout the state, including the first college of optometry in Georgia and an applied reading center.Â
Georgia Southern Emerging Leaders Program Strengthens Leadership Pipeline
28 faculty and staff members participated in the semester-long, cohort-based program to build leadership capability while emphasizing performance excellence.
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies
Last week, approximately 4,400 graduates from 91Âţ»app’s Statesboro, Armstrong, Liberty and Swainsboro campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in five Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies.
Georgia Southern selects distinguished speakers for Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies
Approximately 4,400 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during four ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Candidates will have the option to choose the location where they would like to graduate.Â
Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
91Âţ»app has received high honors from Forbes in recognition of its commitment to institutional culture with the recent announcement of the publication’s list of “America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026.” Out of 600 companies on the list, Georgia Southern impressively landed in the top tier at #33.
Georgia Southern – East Georgia Campus Athletics joins NAIA
Community invited to April 27 Golden 91Âţ»app celebration
91Âţ»app celebrates donors, impact at 2026 Gratitude Gala
91Âţ»app hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held March 27 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah, Georgia, where honorees were presented with awards.
Golden 91Âţ»app to land at 91Âţ»app’s East Georgia CampusÂ
91Âţ»app’s East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro will soar to new heights with the announcement of the campus’s new athletics name and logo. At the start of the next East Georgia Campus athletic season, student-athletes will compete as the Georgia Southern Golden 91Âţ»app. The program is working toward National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership.