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Jasmine Guerra First-generation college graduate, U.S. citizen ready to leave a legacy

Jasmine Guerra First-generation college graduate, U.S. citizen ready to leave a legacy

Born into a family of immigrant farm workers who settled down in Claxton, Georgia, Jasmine Guerra knew her options for a college education were limited.
Police officer to middle grades teacher: Jason Long helps children from the ground up

Police officer to middle grades teacher: Jason Long helps children from the ground up

Statesboro born-and-raised, Jason Long is a name that locals might recognize from his 23 years of experience in local law enforcement.
Amy Levesque earns degree online while working on cruise ship

Amy Levesque earns degree online while working on cruise ship

Online learners at Georgia Southern University can earn their degree anywhere in the world, and the middle of the ocean is no exception.
Approximately 4,200 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2021 Spring Commencement ceremonies

Approximately 4,200 degrees conferred during Georgia Southern’s 2021 Spring Commencement ceremonies

Last week, approximately 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses received associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees in six Spring 2021 Commenceme
Jack Hill Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates Late Senator's Legacy

Jack Hill Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates Late Senator's Legacy

On April 29, Ogeechee Technical College renamed its Natural Resources Building after the late Georgia Senator Jack Hill in front of a large gathering of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family.
Georgia Southern University Announces 2021 Commencement Speakers

Georgia Southern University Announces 2021 Commencement Speakers

Georgia Southern University has invited six distinguished Georgians to serve as speakers for the Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies on May 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
EGSC Virtual Spring Commencement to be held May 7

EGSC Virtual Spring Commencement to be held May 7

After much consideration and out of respect for everyone’s health, East Georgia State College (EGSC) is hosting its Spring 2021 Commencement Ceremony virtually. The ceremony will be presented May 7 at 6 p.m. on EGSC’s YouTube and Facebook page.
OTC’s Adult Education Program Launches Speaker Series In Local Correctional Facilities

OTC’s Adult Education Program Launches Speaker Series In Local Correctional Facilities

Guest speaker, Mr. Alima Mims, kicks off a newly launched “Student Success Speaker Series” for the Bulloch and Screven County Correctional Facilities sponsored by the Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) Adult Education Program.
OTC Students Build Relationships with Employers During Career Fair

OTC Students Build Relationships with Employers During Career Fair

Local employers build relationships with OTC students over a week-long career fair held during April 5-7 at Ogeechee Technical College.
GS Engineering Program Mentor High Schoolers in Design Competition

GS Engineering Program Mentor High Schoolers in Design Competition

Georgia Southern University engineering students are helping mentor local high school students from Herschel V.