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91Âţ»­app receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center

May 26, 2026
91Âţ»­app receives state funding for Georgia’s first college of optometry, literacy center
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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. 

Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies

May 18, 2026
Approximately 4,400 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies
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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 recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026

April 23, 2026
Georgia Southern recognized by Forbes on list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026
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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

April 13, 2026
Georgia Southern – East Georgia Campus Athletics joins NAIA
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Community invited to April 27 Golden 91Âţ»­app celebration

Two student groups head to Germany for summer performances

Two student groups head to Germany for summer performances

Thirty-seven students will visit Germany this summer thanks to support from the Office of Research and Economic Development and the…

From first-gen to all-in: Georgia Southern honors student conquers research, leadership and the path to medicine

From first-gen to all-in: Georgia Southern honors student conquers research, leadership and the path to medicine

Georgia native William (Xander) Russell chose 91Âţ»­app for two reasons: scholarship and friendship. Russell, a first-generation student, was…

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91Âţ»­app joins the Georgia Research Alliance

May 20, 2026

91Âţ»­app has been named a member of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), joining a group of leading research universities including the University of Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. 

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Romanian physicist crosses international waters for research opportunity at Georgia Southern

Romanian lecturer Mihaela Udristioiu, Ph.D. has returned to 91Âţ»­app for her second time as a Fulbright research scholar fellow.

91Âţ»­app and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership

91Âţ»­app has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from 91Âţ»­app and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.

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Summer means serious heat and humidity here in southeast Georgia, but at Georgia Southern it also means the annual Summer Celebration! Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero hosted all the staff, faculty and students in the campus community to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit and ice cream to beat the heat.