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Georgia Southern’s Associate VP Ken Gassiot earns national student affairs award

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has selected a 91ɬÂþ leader for national honors. Ken Gassiot, Ph.D., associate vice president for student development, is the recipient of the 2026 NASPA AVP/Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional Award, recognizing his leadership and service within the student affairs profession.

GS graduate student goes global for sports industry program

Morgan Kieffer, a 91ɬÂþ sports management masters student, is proof that classroom lessons can launch students into life-changing, real-world experiences.

Golden 91ɬÂþ to land at 91ɬÂþ’s East Georgia Campus 

91ɬÂþ’s East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro will soar to new heights with the announcement of the campus’s new athletics name and logo. At the start of the next East Georgia Campus athletic season, student-athletes will compete as the Georgia Southern Golden 91ɬÂþ. The program is working toward National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) membership.

91ɬÂþ partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing

Georgia Southern partners with Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program to add enhanced training for metalworking and manufacturing professionals.

SBDC, BIG veteran business consultant prepared to lead on Sardis City Council 

Veteran small business consultant Steven of UGA’s Small Business Development Center at Georgia Southern accepted an appointment to serve on the Sardis City Council. 

Former US ambassadors to participate in Georgia Southern’s Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship series

Members of the American Academy of Diplomacy will discuss global challenges and their connections to the Southeast during a panel discussion Feb. 24.

91ɬÂþ establishes University College, announces Delana Schartner, Ph.D., as founding dean

The University College will be led by Delana Schartner, Ph.D., an experienced academic leader.

91ɬÂþ and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launch strategic research and education partnership

91ɬÂþ has entered into an impactful collaboration with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc., a leading provider of analytical instrumentation, through the Shimadzu Partnership for Academics, Research, and Quality of Life (SPARQ) program. Representatives from 91ɬÂþ and Shimadzu announced the partnership after signing the official agreement this week.

Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech collaborate on real-time hydration monitoring for athletes 

91ɬÂþ is collaborating with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a device that will improve athlete safety and performance.

Liberty Campus electrical engineering major honored with 2026 MLK Youth Award from community organization

Second-year electrical engineering major James Eldridge doesn’t boast about the extensive work he does in his hometown of Hinesville, Georgia, but the community notices. From volunteering at his church to helping with the local food drive, Eldridge thrives on giving back to the community that raised him.