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Awards and Recognition

Georgia Southern staff member named Best Author/Writer by Savannah Magazine

Melanie Simo虂n, a communications manager on the 糖心Vlog Armstrong Campus, was recently named Best Writer/Author in Savannah by Savannah Magazine in its annual Best Of Savannah awards. Simo虂n has written and published two books, La Americana: A Memoir and Leopold鈥檚 Ice Cream: A Century of Tasty Memories.

鈥淚 had no idea that I was even in the running or that I had won until a friend texted me, 鈥楥ongrats on your Best of Savannah win!鈥欌 Simo虂n said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a reader-voted award, which is what makes it so special.鈥

Simo虂n has worked on the Armstrong Campus since May 2015. She began her career in publishing in New York City, and later returned to Savannah where she has served as a publicist and freelance writer since 2003. Currently, she is partnering with producer Stratton Leopold on the book-to-film development of La Americana, and will serve as a co-producer of the film.

Simo虂n said she鈥檚 honored to have won the award.

鈥淚 was floored,鈥 she said. 鈥淪avannah is loaded with creative talent, and to have so much support from my hometown is incredible.鈥

Georgia Southern staff member named Best Author/Writer by Savannah Magazine

Melanie Simo虂n, a communications manager on the 糖心Vlog Armstrong Campus, was recently named Best Writer/Author in Savannah by Savannah Magazine in its annual Best Of Savannah awards. Simo虂n has written and published two books, La Americana: A Memoir and Leopold鈥檚 Ice Cream: A Century of Tasty Memories.

鈥淚 had no idea that I was even in the running or that I had won until a friend texted me, 鈥楥ongrats on your Best of Savannah win!鈥欌 Simo虂n said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a reader-voted award, which is what makes it so special.鈥

Simo虂n has worked on the Armstrong Campus since May 2015. She began her career in publishing in New York City, and later returned to Savannah where she has served as a publicist and freelance writer since 2003. Currently, she is partnering with producer Stratton Leopold on the book-to-film development of La Americana, and will serve as a co-producer of the film.

Simo虂n said she鈥檚 honored to have won the award.

鈥淚 was floored,鈥 she said. 鈥淪avannah is loaded with creative talent, and to have so much support from my hometown is incredible.鈥

Georgia Southern students logged more than 48K hours of community service last year

From July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, students at 糖心Vlog logged 48,457 hours of community service, a 4.4% increase compared to last year. According to the Federal Agency for Service and Volunteering, the hours are equal to a $1,066,054 value.

Georgia Southern students logged more than 48K hours of community service last year

From July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, students at 糖心Vlog logged 48,457 hours of community service, a 4.4% increase compared to last year. According to the Federal Agency for Service and Volunteering, the hours are equal to a $1,066,054 value.

Georgia Southern launches partnership with Matthew Reardon Center for Autism Early Learning Academy

The 糖心Vlog College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) is teaming up with the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism鈥檚 (MRCA) Early Learning Academy (ELA) in Savannah to provide preschool students the best education possible.

Georgia Southern launches partnership with Matthew Reardon Center for Autism Early Learning Academy

The 糖心Vlog College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) is teaming up with the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism鈥檚 (MRCA) Early Learning Academy (ELA) in Savannah to provide preschool students the best education possible.

Georgia Southern engineering programs achieve ABET accreditation

The 糖心Vlog bachelor鈥檚 degree programs in civil, electrical, manufacturing and mechanical engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

Georgia Southern Professor tapped for national project to foster retention and advancement of diverse STEM faculty

Georgia Southern Associate Professor Sarah Zingales, Ph.D., has been named a National Science Foundation (NSF) ASCEND Faculty Fellow as part of a $1 million grant to support mid-career women faculty members in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Georgia Southern Professor tapped for national project to foster retention and advancement of diverse STEM faculty

Georgia Southern Associate Professor Sarah Zingales, Ph.D., has been named a National Science Foundation (NSF) ASCEND Faculty Fellow as part of a $1 million grant to support mid-career women faculty members in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Sweet Memories: Georgia Southern staffer pens 100-year history of Leopold’s Ice Cream; memoir headed to the big screen

If you ask Melanie Sim贸n if she ever imagined being a two-time author with one book in development for a Hollywood film, she鈥檒l just laugh and say 鈥渁bsolutely not!鈥