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Georgia Southern President discusses outcome of redirection in letter to faculty and staff

Georgia Southern President discusses outcome of redirection in letter to faculty and staff

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
April 29, 2019
Georgia Southern Master of Business Administration program moves to Armstrong Campus

Georgia Southern Master of Business Administration program moves to Armstrong Campus

Brendan Ward
April 29, 2019
Georgia Southern faculty to present signed petition against proposed workload increase

Georgia Southern faculty to present signed petition against proposed workload increase

Brendan Ward
April 4, 2019
University-wide budget redirection reduced to 7.5% for academic affairs

University-wide budget redirection reduced to 7.5% for academic affairs

Brendan Ward
April 4, 2019

President Nickel sends farewell address to Georgia Southern community

Brendan Ward
March 26, 2019
Georj Lewis, vice president for student affairs at GS has been named interim president of Atlanta Metropolitan State University. Lewis has been VP of student affairs at Armstrong State University since 2013 and continued the position after the university's consolidation with GS.

Georgia Southern Vice President for Student Affairs named interim president at Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Brendan Ward
March 13, 2019

Statesboro Police investigating attempted burglary at the Renaissance Apartment Homes

Brendan Ward
February 11, 2019
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero.

Getting to know Kyle Marrero, Georgia Southern’s finalist for president

Emma Smith and Brendan Ward
January 16, 2019

GS guard Tookie Brown named to Lou Henson Award watchlist for second consecutive year

Brendan Ward
November 27, 2018
Dustin Wood has resigned as head coach of the Georgia Southern volleyball team following a 9-22 season. Kyle Gramit has been named interim coach while a search for a new coach is conducted.

Georgia Southern’s head volleyball coach resigns

Brendan Ward
November 12, 2018

Georgia voters approve all five amendments, Statesboro voters approve Brunch Referendum

Brendan Ward
November 7, 2018
Kemp spoke about his policies, his opponent Stacey Abrams and encouraged attendees to vote.

Brian Kemp’s statewide tour stops by Statesboro

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
November 2, 2018
Republican gubernatorial candidate, Brian Kemp will hold a rally in Statesboro Friday. The rally is part of the "Road to Victory" Bus Tour, which will also include Lt. Governor nominee Geoff Duncan and Attorney General Chris Carr. 

Brian Kemp to hold rally in Statesboro Friday

Brendan Ward
October 30, 2018
Second Georgia Southern professor accused of using the N-word

Second Georgia Southern professor accused of using the N-word

Brendan Ward and Emma Smith
October 24, 2018
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp will be holding a fundraising reception with Congressman Rick Allen in Statesboro on Wednesday. Kemp will not be able to speak on the Georgia Southern University campus but will be touring across Georgia as part of his "Putting Georgians First Bus Tour".

Kemp to hold fundraising event in Statesboro, will not stop at Georgia Southern

Brendan Ward
October 22, 2018

Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus experiences little to no damage from Hurricane Michael

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
October 11, 2018
Georgia Southern University will be closed Wednesday to prepare for Hurricane Michael. Students living in the area are encouraged to stay indoors and off roadways.

Georgia Southern closed Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Michael

Brendan Ward and Emma Smith
October 9, 2018

Governor Deal declares a state of emergency for 92 Georgia counties

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
October 9, 2018
A hurricane watch has been issued for the Florida Gulf Coast, and Southwest Georgia is under a tropical storm watch. 

Hurricane Michael projected to hit Georgia by Thursday morning

Brendan Ward
October 8, 2018
According to the Office of Public Safety's website, to secure the door in an emergency, the lock is flipped into the emergency position, so that it does not stick out beyond the door and the door is pulled shut until it latches. When not in use, the lock should remain in the normal position.

Georgia Southern installing emergency safety locks around campus

Brendan Ward
October 4, 2018
The cannon, an M119 Howitzer, will be fired when the team takes the field and after every GS touchdown, Bryan Johnston, associate athletics director for public relations and communications for GS said. The cannon was tested this morning in Paulson Stadium to ensure that the decibel levels of the cannon were safe, Johnston said.

Cannon to be used during Arkansas State football game for Military Appreciation Day

Brendan Ward
September 28, 2018
 The complete job listing for the next GS president.

Presidential Search and Selection Committee releases job posting for next Georgia Southern president

Brendan Ward
September 27, 2018
GS Eagles running back Wesley Fields has been named a candidate for the 2018 Senior Class Award, which is given out every year to a student-athlete who has a positive impact on their community on and off the field. Fields is one of 30 candidates for this year's award. Midway through the season, the candidates will be narrowed down to 10 finalists and fans, media and coaches will vote for the winner.

Georgia Southern football player named a candidate for 2018 senior CLASS Award

Brendan Ward
September 26, 2018
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released the cause of death for a Georgia Southern University who was found dead at Freedom's Landing in March. GS student Bradley Frietas', 22, death was ruled an accidental drug overdose said Nelly Miles, director of office of public affairs for the GBI. He was found to have acute heroin and fentanyl toxicity by GBI's medical examiner.

Georgia Southern student’s death in March ruled an accidental overdose

Brendan Ward
September 20, 2018
According to a court document, prior to his death, Michael Gatto was ordered in a pre-trial agreement to not drink alcohol or visit any location that primarily serves alcohol. 

Gatto ordered to not drink alcohol or visit bars before incident at Rude Rudy’s

Brendan Ward
September 11, 2018
The Statesboro Police Department responded to a call of an injured female at the Sigma Chi house on Olympic Blvd. The injured female was later identified as Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority member Danielle Kolb.

Parents of student injured in Sigma Chi fall say she may never walk again

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
September 6, 2018

Georgia Southern provides clarification on Monday’s Eagle Alert

Brendan Ward
September 5, 2018
The University System of Georgia has announced the members of the Presidential Search Committee, which includes three students.The three students are Jarvis Steele, student government president, Spencer DeMink, executive vice president, SGA and Isabel Thomas, graduate student.

University System of Georgia announces Presidential Search Committee

Brendan Ward
August 22, 2018
Brooks Keel served as GS president from 2010-2015, leaving to become president of Augusta University.

Another academic year, another presidential search

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
August 16, 2018

Auxiliary Services adds new vending machines to campus

Brendan Ward
August 15, 2018
 Robbie Ross has been named the new football public address announcer for Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern names new football announcer

Brendan Ward
April 19, 2018
The graduate student commencement speaker will be Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

Spring 2018 commencement speakers announced

Brendan Ward
April 12, 2018

Lunsford family to donate $200,000 to Matching Gift Challenge

Tori Collins and Brendan Ward
April 12, 2018

Southern Pride Marching Band drops participation fee

Brendan Ward
April 6, 2018
 Bear is the second K-9 officer trained by UPD and the first to be assigned to the Armstrong campus.

University Police trains first K-9 officer for Armstrong campus

Brendan Ward
April 5, 2018

Georgia Southern theatre department to perform Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”

Tori Collins and Brendan Ward
April 4, 2018
RAC closes conditioning room for remainder of the semester

RAC closes conditioning room for remainder of the semester

Brendan Ward
March 30, 2018
The route of the walk for Saturday morning

Suicide prevention walk to happen on campus

Brendan Ward
March 23, 2018
Native American spear heads carved from stone are just some of the relics within GS' Archaeological Repository. 

Georgia Southern’s archaeological repository uncovers the past

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
March 21, 2018
Georgia Southern guard Tookie Brown was named first-team All-Sun Blet for the third straight year. 

Tookie Brown named first-team All-Sun Belt for third year

Matthew Enfinger and Brendan Ward
March 5, 2018

Georgia Southern student found deceased in Freedom’s Landing

Brendan Ward
March 2, 2018
Head swimming and diving coach Laura Thomas resigned from her position Thursday afternoon. 

Georgia Southern head swimming and diving coach resigns

Brendan Ward
February 22, 2018

GS men’s basketball coach gets extension through 2022

Brendan Ward
February 19, 2018
 A unnamed pedestrian was hit by a car Tuesday night. photo by Jozsef Papp.

Pedestrian hit by car at intersection of South Main and Veteran’s Memorial

Brendan Ward
January 31, 2018
 Graphic courtesy of The University Store

University bookstore starts rewards program

Brendan Ward
January 29, 2018
 Georgia Southern University has renamed the College of Engineering and added  new program options.Photo by Brendan Ward

CEIT renamed and consolidates BSIT

Brendan Ward
January 29, 2018
Collegiate 100 will host their first annual State of Black GSU Jan. 17 Courtesy of GSU Collegiate 100

GSU Collegiate 100 to host first State of Black GSU

Brendan Ward
January 17, 2018

GS football player invited to play in all-star game

Brendan Ward
January 12, 2018
 Courtesy of Vizio

Former GS football player nominated for award

Brendan Ward
January 8, 2018

Clockin’ in: Changes coming to GS payroll

Brendan Ward
November 16, 2017

Explaining the policy, proceedings and punishment

Brendan Ward and Matthew Enfinger
October 31, 2017

Here to help: How sexual assault victims can utilize on campus recources

Brendan Ward
October 19, 2017

The Crucible: A look behind the curtain

Brendan Ward
October 3, 2017
"The Teal House is a non-profit sexual assault support center. The organization has decided to move into a more spacious facility."

Teal House finds a new home

Brendan Ward
September 20, 2017

Now Showing: An inside look at UPB’s movie expenses

Brendan Ward
August 24, 2017
Center for Sustainability funds 11 projects for 2018

Center for Sustainability funds 11 projects for 2018

Brendan Ward
April 27, 2017

Planetarium to present a musical journey through space

Brendan Ward
April 26, 2017

“She Kills Monsters” wins GS nine awards at national festival

Brendan Ward
April 19, 2017

GS cheerleading team claims national championship

Brendan Ward
April 17, 2017

Student Employees Being Celebrated with Weeklong Event

Brendan Ward
April 17, 2017

Vision 20/20 gives new voice to GS students

Brendan Ward
April 3, 2017
Photo courtesy of the CFS

Center for Sustainability hosting seventh annual “No Impact Week”

Brendan Ward
April 3, 2017
GS to host third annual Holi Festival

GS to host third annual Holi Festival

Brendan Ward
March 22, 2017
Statesboro to host first annual Ogeechee International History Film Festival

Statesboro to host first annual Ogeechee International History Film Festival

Brendan Ward
March 21, 2017
CFS honors sustainable projects with third annual green eagles awards

CFS honors sustainable projects with third annual green eagles awards

Brendan Ward
March 20, 2017
Armstrong athletics ending after this season

Armstrong athletics ending after this season

Brendan Ward
March 20, 2017
Center for Sustainability offers fee grants for sustainable projects

Center for Sustainability offers fee grants for sustainable projects

Brendan Ward
March 8, 2017
Photo credit: Blakeley Bartee

Rock-It Coffee shuts its doors

Brendan Ward
March 6, 2017
Professor Marla Morris to host lecture on the importance of art in education

Professor Marla Morris to host lecture on the importance of art in education

Brendan Ward
March 1, 2017

“Sexplanations” guest speaker coming to GS

Brendan Ward
February 22, 2017

GS kicks off nationwide recycling event

Brendan Ward
February 13, 2017
Sustainability speaker coming to GS

Sustainability speaker coming to GS

Brendan Ward
February 8, 2017

Office of Leadership and Community Engagement offers volunteer opportunities

Brendan Ward and Kirsten Floyd
February 8, 2017

Imagined Spaces art exhibition opens In Statesboro

Brendan Ward
February 6, 2017
GS offers private guitar lessons

GS offers private guitar lessons

Brendan Ward
January 30, 2017
GS basketball player nominated for Allstate Good Works Team

GS basketball player nominated for Allstate Good Works Team

Brendan Ward
January 23, 2017

Peer Leader application deadline approaches

Brendan Ward
January 16, 2017
B&R Treasures and Treats

B&R Treasure and Treats: Bringing New Orleans flair to Statesboro

Brendan Ward
January 11, 2017
Early voting hosted on Georgia Southern campus

Early voting hosted on Georgia Southern campus

Brendan Ward
October 26, 2016
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