Education

Bearing Witness: A local Holocaust exhibit explores memory and meaning

Georgia Southern's Henderson Library is hosting "Bearing Witness to the Holocaust: Remembering, Representing, Reframing," a moving exhibit put together by graduate students in the English department after they visited the US Holocaust Museum in Washington DC earlier in the fall.

Dec 15, 2024 5:18 PM Read more >

A Night to Remember: Georgia Southern’s inaugural CPE Community Gala shines bright

The inaugural CPE Community Gala hosted by Georgia Southern University proved to be a night to remember, blending elegance, entertainment, and a spirit of giving. Held to support the Center for Professional Education (CPE) and its mission to provide free and low-cost educational opportunities for adults, the gala achieved its goals in spectacular fashion.

Dec 14, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

University of Georgia celebrates Class of 2024

The University of Georgia celebrated its graduating Class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies on December 13th. See a list of local graduates. Congratulations, Dawgs!

Dec 14, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

State releases annual report card for schools; see Bulloch County details here

Bulloch County Schools’ overall graduation rate rises to 90%, seven schools receive state’s Math & Literacy Leader School Awards, and six out of the district’s nine elementary schools showed gains in Closing Gaps and Readiness. Click for the full report!

Dec 13, 2024 12:25 PM Read more >

Georgia Southern will hold fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 17

Georgia Southern University's Fall 2024 commencement exercises are scheduled for Saturday, December 14 in Savannah and Tuesday, December 17 in Statesboro. See all the "need to know" info about attending the ceremonies. Congratulations, Eagle graduates!

Dec 13, 2024 8:04 AM Read more >

Georgia Southern welcomes Georgia state leaders on Wexford Campus in Ireland

The Georgia Southern Wexford Campus, a beacon of international collaboration since 2022, continues to strengthen ties between Georgia and Ireland, offering students a global experience and creating new opportunities for both regions.

Dec 11, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

2024 CCRPI shows strong improvement across grade levels for Georgia public schools

The 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores highlight significant academic improvements across Georgia’s public schools, with notable gains in elementary, middle, and high school performance, particularly in Closing Gaps, Readiness, and Graduation Rates.

Dec 11, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

Georgia Southern career readiness goes on full display for state leaders

Presenting at a state conference, leaders from Georgia Southern University showcased a transformative model for career readiness, emphasizing the essential link between academic foundations and professional success.

Dec 8, 2024 5:08 PM Read more >

13 roads in Bulloch County remain closed to school bus traffic

Thirteen roads in Bulloch County remain closed to school bus traffic due to damage from this fall's severe weather, and the school district’s alternate transportation plan will continue until further notice.

Dec 6, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO | Georgia Southern cuts ribbon for Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center

The Hill arena, which will serve as the new home court for Georgia Southern Eagles NCAA basketball games, is officially open. It provides more than 5,500 in seating capacity, a 50% increase over Hanner Fieldhouse. Georgia Southern University officials cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, affectionately known as “The Hill,” in a celebration on Dec. 4.

Dec 5, 2024 6:05 PM Read more >