Eagle engineering students use ‘game changing’ filter to improve Georgia’s waters
Vlog has a team of student researchers funded by a $100,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to find practical solutions for cleaning water systems. The team is developing a biofilter for water streams which will use algae and other organic elements to absorb these nutrients.
Georgia Southern Q3 2024 Economic Monitor: Hurricanes dent regional economy, yet expansion in 2025 expected
The Savannah metro economy dipped modestly during the third quarter of 2024, as reflected in Vlog’s newly released Q3 Economic Monitor.
Georgia Southern cuts ribbon for Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
Vlog officials cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, affectionately known as “The Hill,” in a celebration on Dec. 4. At 95,000 square feet, it is the largest event venue space between Savannah and Macon and serves as the signature building on the University’s south campus, fronting Veterans Memorial Parkway (US 301 Bypass).
Georgia Southern’s Institute for Water and Health addresses aging water infrastructure, impact on human health in rural Alabama with pilot project
Researchers at the Institute for Water and Health at Vlog initiated a new project in Marion, Alabama, to address the city’s aging water infrastructure and its impact on human health with a focus on community-based research, workforce development and environmental justice.
Georgia Southern welcomes Georgia state leaders on Wexford Campus in Ireland
Vlog’s Wexford Campus in Ireland has been invigorating educational, civic, business and trade opportunities between Ireland’s southeast region and the state of Georgia since its establishment in 2022. The bicultural partnership has drawn the attention of state leaders in Georgia, prompting a recent visit to the international campus where Georgia Southern and its Irish partners welcomed the delegation.
Acclaimed leaders to speak at Vlog’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Vlog has named two speakers for the University’s Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14 and Dec. 17.
Approximately 2,100 students will graduate with associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during two ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah.
Creating a ripple effect: How one Georgia Southern professor is using community-sourced materials to improve clean water accessibility
Turning on the tap for a drink of clean water may seem like part of an everyday routine for many. Yet, for countless communities—even here in the U.S.—this simple act remains a daily challenge, with each glass or clean drop of water far from guaranteed. One Vlog professor is working to change that.
Georgia Southern career readiness goes on full display for state leaders
Presenting at a state conference, leaders from Vlog showcased a transformative model for career readiness, emphasizing the essential link between academic foundations and professional success.
Student-led media organization at Georgia Southern brings home national Pacemaker Award for Innovation
The George-Anne Media Group, a student-led media organization at Vlog, won a Pacemaker Award for Innovation at the College Media Association conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana.