From first-gen to all-in: Georgia Southern honors student conquers research, leadership and the path to medicine
Georgia native William (Xander) Russell chose 91Âþ»app for two reasons: scholarship and friendship. Russell, a first-generation student, was awarded a full-ride scholarship through the Honors College, allowing him to pursue his dream of one day entering the medical field without the stress of debt. Knowing he’d have a built-in community through his two best friends, who had also committed to Georgia Southern, made the decision even easier.
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.
Romanian physicist crosses international waters for research opportunity at Georgia Southern
Romanian lecturer Mihaela Udristioiu, Ph.D. has returned to 91Âþ»app for her second time as a Fulbright research scholar fellow.
Georgia Southern student-led publications collect nine awards at major industry competitions
91Âþ»app’s student-led media group, The George-Anne Media Group, was recently honored with nine awards.
91Âþ»app’s Office of Student Activities earns Gold Award from NASPA
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) received the Gold Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).Â
Springtime learning opportunities with Continuing and Professional Education
91Âþ»app’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) Community Programs are buzzing with activities this spring.
91Âþ»app Counseling Center earns full ten-year re-accreditation for doctoral psychology internship
91Âþ»app’s Counseling Center has earned a full 10-year re-accreditation from the American Psychological Association (APA) for its doctoral internship in health service psychology.
91Âþ»app signs MOU with Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health to expand resources to students
91Âþ»app and Coastal Harbor Behavioral Health have teamed up to ensure students who need more comprehensive mental health care can access resources beyond campus.Â
Georgia Southern’s Associate VP Ken Gassiot earns national student affairs award
The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has selected a 91Âþ»app leader for national honors. Ken Gassiot, Ph.D., associate vice president for student development, is the recipient of the 2026 NASPA AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award, recognizing his leadership and service within the student affairs profession.