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GS graduate sets sights on joining U.S. Space Force

GS graduate sets sights on joining U.S. Space Force

Kelly Entrekinh graduated from Georgia Southern on May 11 and hopes to join the U.S. Space Force. Entrekin was enjoying her third year of college when her world stopped. Her best friend, Emily Dixon, who was set to graduate from GS in fall 2021, died in a car accident just days before commencement. Unsure of how to move forward, Entrekin sought assistance from the counseling center at GS. It was there that she found the resources she needed to stay on track.
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From the pitch to the podium: Swedish athlete earns PR degree

From the pitch to the podium: Swedish athlete earns PR degree

Karin Winka graduated on May 9 with a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the College of Arts and Humanities
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Dual enrollment pays off for mechanical engineering graduate

Dual enrollment pays off for mechanical engineering graduate

At age 20, Stephanie Broxton is graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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GOAL and Rick Perkins candidates from OTC place as finalists

GOAL and Rick Perkins candidates from OTC place as finalists

Chris Page, Paramedicine Technology program director, and Justin Clenny, cybersecurity student, both placed as regional finalists on Tuesday, April 25.
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See Bulloch County Schools' graduation dates and times

See Bulloch County Schools' graduation dates and times

Each ceremony can be watched live on the provided website at the scheduled times. They will also be available to watch via live stream and via video replay on WSAV's website, WASV's Facebook page, and on Bulloch County Schools' Facebook page.
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Chasing the hoodie: How a joke led a Richmond Hill mom to academic stardom

Chasing the hoodie: How a joke led a Richmond Hill mom to academic stardom

Georgia Southern is sharing stories of remarkable graduates this week. This is the first in the series. As a mother of six, business owner and Navy veteran, April Trepagnier balanced her responsibilities while maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
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The journey of Rudy Madrid: An Army service member’s path to graduation and commissioning

The journey of Rudy Madrid: An Army service member’s path to graduation and commissioning

Georgia Southern University is sharing stories of remarkable graduates this week. Madrid is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and an exercise science major
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Student winners announced for Congressional Art Competition

Student winners announced for Congressional Art Competition

Five students from the Augusta area and Effingham County were recently recognized by Congressman Rick Allen as the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.
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Rotary Club of Statesboro awarded 19 scholarships to Bulloch seniors

Rotary Club of Statesboro awarded 19 scholarships to Bulloch seniors

The scholarships were awarded to local high school seniors planning to attend college in the state of Georgia who exemplified high academic achievement and outstanding service to their schools and communities.
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Georgia Southern clinic to remove barriers to Parkinson’s speech therapy in Georgia

Georgia Southern clinic to remove barriers to Parkinson’s speech therapy in Georgia

The RiteCare Center for Communication Disorders at Georgia Southern University is teaming up with a Texas nonprofit clinic to help all Georgians with Parkinson’s Disease have access to high-quality speech treatment. Parkinson Voice Project, a clinic committed to helping people with Parkinson’s regain and retain their speech and swallowing, is awarding the RiteCare Center a grant worth more than $280,000 in training, services, supplies and equipment over five years.
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