Education

J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler recently welcomed a group of automotive students from Effingham College & Career Academy for an educational visit, offering a tour of their service department and a conference designed to inspire the next generation of automotive technicians.

Students from Georgia Southern University’s psychology program have earned nationally competitive travel awards two years in a row, showcasing their research on an international stage.

Portal Middle High School has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art track and field complex that is already transforming athletic training, boosting school spirit, and serving as a valuable community resource.

Georgia Southern University’s graduate programs in public health and physical therapy have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Georgia Southern University’s mechanical engineering program received a major boost with a $3 million donation of advanced automotive simulation software from global industry leader AVL List GmbH.

Mylissa Gregory, a 2011 Radiologic Technology graduate, was honored as Ogeechee Technical College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winner during the second annual "We Are OTC" celebration on April 3.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted Tuesday to maintain the current tuition rates for in-state students, emphasizing affordability and access.

Statesboro High School hosted the 14th Annual Reggie Dawson Memorial Math Tournament on Saturday, March 29, bringing together third- and fourth-grade students from Bulloch County’s public and private schools to compete in individual and team math challenges.

Local barber and entrepreneur Terry Lamonte was named Ogeechee Technical College’s 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award winner during the second annual "We Are OTC" event held April 3.

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved the consolidation of East Georgia State College with Georgia Southern University, with the Swainsboro campus remaining open. Chancellor Sonny Perdue said the move will expand opportunities and preserve a vibrant campus experience while improving long-term efficiency and student success.