Education

The Georgia Council on Literacy unveiled the "Georgia Reads Campaign" at the recent Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference, marking a significant effort to enhance literacy rates and recognize community partnerships fostering a more literate Georgia. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of reading skills across all age groups.

Congressman Rick Allen's office nominated students from Georgia's 12th District to attend United States Military Service Academies. Daly and Garvin were accepted into the United States Military Service Academy in West Point, New York.

As if Anderson’s General Store wasn't already a place children of all ages love to visit, it just became a lot more fun for kids. Anderson's partnered with the Bulloch READ literacy program, installing a reading nook for kids. Children are able to take one book home for free to enjoy over the summer.

GingerSnap and MoonPie, two beloved therapy goats, are making a significant impact in Statesboro. Recently, GingerSnap brought comfort and joy to students at Bulloch Academy during final exams, showcasing the profound benefits of animal-assisted therapy, where their presence alleviated stress while encouraging emotional support and social skills development in students.

Natasha Goss, associate professor of accounting and business, and Jennifer Fields, director of admissions, recently completed the 14th cohort of the program. University presidents nominate academic and staff leaders to participate. From the nominees, individuals are selected for the program and participate in a leadership development curriculum that includes content, personal reflection, job shadowing and cross-mentoring.

Keen’s appointment follows an announcement last fall by AU President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, that he would retire following the 2023-24 academic year, ending a 40-year career in higher education. Keen will become president of the university effective July 1, 2024.

Dr. Ernst, the first president of Ogeechee Tech, and his wife Diane, a nurse and educator, recently visited the campus and remember their time in Statesboro fondly. Their generous endowment, totaling $56,000, will support students by providing two annual scholarships over the next three years and creating a lasting legacy through a permanent endowment.

In addition to earning a full ride at Mercer University, Chloe has been given an automatic seat at Mercer School of Medicine upon completion of her undergraduate degree.