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NSF awards $2.5M Lifelong Learning Grant to support GS computer science and IT departments

NSF awards $2.5M Lifelong Learning Grant to support GS computer science and IT departments

The goal of the project is to identify a group of highly qualified students and to render 161 scholarships over a six-year period in an effort to increase student retention and graduation rates. 
Let's turn the page on literacy together

Let's turn the page on literacy together

Literacy success in Georgia is a community challenge that's going to take a community solution. Join Grice Connect as we think about ways to support our local learners, from preschool to adult education and beyond.
New GS students donate more than 760 books to Statesboro community

New GS students donate more than 760 books to Statesboro community

The SOAR Service Project allowed incoming students to contribute more than 760 books for the second consecutive year, underscoring their dedication to making a positive impact on their new community at the start of their Georgia Southern experience.
GS student spends summer in Belize offering speech therapy

GS student spends summer in Belize offering speech therapy

Lindsey Breaux, a GS communications sciences and disorders student, spent two weeks working with the local community in Belize. For many communities in the country, speech therapy services offered by study abroad programs are the only viable option.
EGSC’s Annual Family and Friends Fun Day returns Sept. 30

EGSC’s Annual Family and Friends Fun Day returns Sept. 30

The event will offer fun for the whole family including bounce houses, games, and the Bobcat Regatta. The Bobcat Regatta is a competition made up of teams who build boats out of cardboard and duct tape - nothing else! Awards will be given to the overall team that crosses Ezra Pond the fastest.
After public outcry, BOE postpones tax increase vote and plans more tax increase public hearings

After public outcry, BOE postpones tax increase vote and plans more tax increase public hearings

After public outcry and citizens filing a petition in Superior Court, the Bulloch County Board of Education announced on Friday that it will postpone a vote on on the proposed property tax increase and host three additional public hearings about the 2023 millage rate.
National Science Foundation awards nearly $400K to GS professors

National Science Foundation awards nearly $400K to GS professors

The funding is part of a $3M initiative aimed at improving learning outcomes for middle school students.
OTC's Diesel Technology program receives $3,500 grant

OTC's Diesel Technology program receives $3,500 grant

The grant funds were made possible through Canoochee EMC’s Operation Round Up program. By rounding their bill to the next dollar, thousands of Cannoochee EMC members have helped contribute over $2 million to their communities since it first began the program in 2001. These grant funds will help purchase two heavy duty jack stands for program and instructional use.
Digital course material program at GS saved students more than $1.7M

Digital course material program at GS saved students more than $1.7M

The university's Day1Access program helped students save by providing digital course materials, in lieu of traditional textbooks.
Regional Education Summit to take place in Bulloch County on Aug. 16

Regional Education Summit to take place in Bulloch County on Aug. 16

The community-wide event is for anyone interested in increasing education outcomes, prosperity, and quality of life in Bulloch County.