Education

Seven new members have recently joined Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors, bringing diverse backgrounds and experiences to further enhance the university’s alumni network and support its mission.

In a significant move to bolster local education, the Bulloch County Commissioners have approved up to $13 million in bonds for the construction of a new Statesboro STEAM Academy. This decision was made during their regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

All students in the system will continue to receive free breakfast, but six additional schools have qualified for free lunch for all students, regardless of family income and with no application process, under the Community Eligibility Provision.

This event aims to support local students by providing essential school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, and pencils at no cost.

Ogeechee Tech students Hayden Lupton, Samuel McNeely, Seth Warren, Dalton Flanders, and Michael "Gabe" Morris recently placed at the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta.

Kindergarten here they come! Congratulations to the graduates of Kid's World Learning Center's five-week Summer Transition Program. The children, and their parents, received vital support as they prepare for the fall.

The gift marks a significant contribution to their 3-year, $10 million commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

High school families in Bulloch County are being asked to give input about career pathway programs in our schools. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

Donya Glenn earned his bachelor’s degree in public health from Georgia Southern in just three years. He credits the many student resources on campus for helping him excel as a student and graduate with no student loan debt. He's currently completing an internship at the Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, and next up, he plans to return to Southern and earn his MPH.