Located in Savannah, Ga., Armstrong State University was founded in 1935 by Mayor Thomas Gamble and has 7,538 students.
Located in Savannah, Ga., Armstrong State University was founded in 1935 by Mayor Thomas Gamble and has 7,538 students.

May 6, 2026
Georgia Southern University’s RiteCare Center is expanding its community outreach by partnering with organizations like Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center. Students gain practical experience while providing free speech therapy services locally in Georgia and virtually in North Carolina.
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April 28, 2026
Jennifer Schroeder has been appointed as the new dean of Georgia Southern University's Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies starting July 1. She brings experience from East Texas A&M University where she supported thousands of graduate students.
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April 20, 2026
Three Georgia Southern University students have advanced to compete in this year's Regents Cup Debate Series after success at their university's competition. Participants say involvement in debate offers valuable skills and networking opportunities beyond academic learning.
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April 16, 2026
Georgia Southern University professors will discuss Flannery O'Connor's legacy during an upcoming Moveable Feast Lecture Series event at St. Vincent's Academy in Savannah on April 13. The panel will explore how O'Connor's local upbringing influenced her writing.
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April 16, 2026
Elizabeth Hennessy from University of Wisconsin–Madison will deliver this year's Bill Lovejoy Darwin-Lyell Distinguished Lecture at Georgia Southern University. Her talk will address tourism's impact on conservation efforts in the Galápagos Islands.
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April 13, 2026
Mohammad "Fuad" Hassan from Georgia Southern University has received a national fellowship supporting his work on smart seals for clean energy plants. The award highlights both his achievements as a researcher and Georgia Southern's contributions in this field.
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April 8, 2026
Georgia Southern University's student sales team achieved top honors at this year's National Collegiate Sales Competition in Atlanta. Two members won first-place awards during high-pressure Speed Selling events against nearly two hundred competitors.
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April 8, 2026
Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala on March 27 to honor major donors who have contributed significantly to student scholarships and campus initiatives. Awards recognized partnerships supporting healthcare education, athletics programs, and business innovation.
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April 8, 2026
Elsie Lappin will represent Georgia Southern University at the state-level USG Innovation Competition after winning Eagle Fast Pitch 2026. Her project focuses on AI-driven infrastructure inspection tools. The event offers mentorship opportunities and significant cash prizes.
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April 2, 2026
Georgia Southern University's Botanic Garden has introduced an Emerging Professionals Board targeting early career leaders interested in community engagement and leadership development. The new program involves hands-on participation in education initiatives and fundraising activities while fostering professional growth.
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