Education

Graduates in Savannah will hear from quadruple Eagle Jackie Brown-Pinkney, Ed.D., during the ceremony on Dec. 16 at Enmarket Arena, and graduates in Statesboro will hear from Executive Director of Leadership, Emeritus, Todd Deal, Ph.D., during the ceremony on Dec. 14 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

The new deadline for scholarship applications is Nov. 8, 2023.

The grants will help reduce the financial burden for more than 500 rural Georgia paraprofessionals enrolled in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)-approved educator preparation program in specific high-need areas. Eligible paraprofessionals will receive up to $6,000 in grant funds to help with the associated costs of pursuing a degree in education, including tuition, fees, and exam costs.

Each year, the needs of approximately 800 individuals from more than 20 community organizations and agencies are met through the Holiday Helper Tree at Georgia Southern. Visit the link in the article to see how you can help this year!

Written on behalf of the Office of Inclusive Excellence by Corine Ackerson-Jones, director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the CCAMPIS grant will serve no less than 30 student-parents per year on the Armstrong Campus and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville by providing a maximum amount of $150 per week for childcare services to be paid directly to the childcare provider.

The Technical College System of Georgia's program is designed to identify, nurture, and equip leaders with the skills and knowledge required to excel in leadership roles. Ogeechee Tech's Jeff Davis was part of the class.

The film by Matthew Hashiguchi, which was screened at the SCAD Film Festival this week, shines a spotlight on the plight of a community in need of medical assistance and the dedicated doctor fighting to keep her clinic’s doors open.

The Brooklet Elementary Pumpkin is a 28 year tradition for Brooklet Elementary School and the City of Brooklet. Click on the picture to watch parade, view photos from the parade and read about the participants.

Together We Soar: The Campaign for Georgia Southern University aims to raise $125 million by 2026, with goals of empowering student success, advancing teaching and public impact research, elevating athletics, and improving the communities surrounding the campuses. More than $86 million has already been secured.

Construction Ready shares the story of SHS grad Evan Smith, who learned and developed his love for construction in instructor Josh Hall's construction program at Statesboro High.