Fall 2023

  • In Memoriam Fall 2023

    Remembering a Distinguished Georgia Southern Alumnus and Benefactor Life Celebrations Planned for Michael “Mike” Robert Sanders Michael “Mike” Sanders, co-chair of Georgia Southern University’s comprehensive campaign, Together We Soar, passed away in Atlanta on Dec. 26, 2023, at age 64. Sanders graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1981 with a degree in marketing, but he…

  • G4 Scholarship Photo

    G4 Charitable Foundation Creates 20 Full-Ride Scholarships

    The G4 Charitable Foundation has pledged support to benefit 20 first-generation students with four-year, full-ride scholarships. G4 Charitable Foundation president Hemant Goel and Vice President Barbara W. Goel created the foundation with a mission to identify and reward first-generation high school seniors with scholarships for tuition, books, and room and board at the University. “Our…

  • Betty Foy Sanders Estate Gifts $1 Million to Georgia Southern

    Georgia Southern University has received a $1 million gift from the estate of the late Betty Foy Sanders. It will support student scholarships, student travel, guest lectures and new art acquisitions to grow the Betty Foy Sanders Georgia Artists Collection at the University. The former first lady of Georgia designated $75,000 to be used for…

  • Centene Leaders with Georgia Southern Leaders and large check

    Soaring for Students

    Centene, Peach State Health Plan Invest $2.2 Million in Rural Healthcare EXPANDING THE WORKFORCE FOR RURAL HEALTHCARE: Pictured (L to R): John Bradberry, M.D., senior medical director, Peach State Health Plan (PSHP); Cameron Walker, community relations representative, PSHP; Ryan Schroeder, Ph.D., dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero;…

  • Georgia Southern Celebrates Amazing Donors at the 2023 Gratitude Gala

    Every year, Georgia Southern University hosts a spectacular black-tie event to honor its exceptional donors. The latest Gratitude Gala took place at JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah. The elegant evening of celebration recognized key people who have gone above and beyond to support the University’s mission and initiatives. Trip Addison, vice president for University…

  • Chronicles

    Victoria Foster (’97) has been voted president of the Georgia Association for Nursing Education (GANE), the group’s first African American president. She is a faculty member at Clayton State University. Jaclyn Donovan (’00), a certified athletic trainer with more than 20 years of experience, has been named the Warren Morris Sports Medicine Person of the…

  • Eagle Alumni ‘Go All In’ At the Fox Theater

    Southern Royale Event Brings Together Alumni for Casino Games, Food and Music for a Good Cause Eagle alumni were “ALL IN” for the Southern Royale alumni event, hosted by Georgia Southern at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta on Feb. 4, 2023. This spectacular affair, held in the opulent surroundings of the Egyptian Ballroom, Grand…

  • 40 under 40

    40 Under 40 Class of 2023

    Jessica AllenB.S., Biology, 2008Veterinarian and OwnerAllen Veterinary ServicesWarner Robins, GA Patrick BarkerB.S., ConstructionManagement, 2014BBA, Logistics, 2014CEOGlenn Layton HomesPonte Vedra Beach, FL Jay CanadyBBA, Management, 2010RealtorKeller WilliamsCharleston, SC Korey CastleberryBBA, Finance, 2006Sr. Stock Plan AdministratorSpotifySmyrna, GA Cynthia CradduckB.S., Public Relations, 2014Managing PartnerCecilia Russo MarketingSavannah, GA Rob DouglasBBA, Accounting, 2010MAcc, 2011CPAMauldin & Jenkins, LLCLeesburg, GA Jason HoodBBA,…

  • Alumni Luminaries Presented with 2023 Alumni Awards

    Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association celebrated the achievements and dedicated service of outstanding alumni at the 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony. Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero highlighted their remarkable service, business acumen and overall excellence. He also emphasized the growing network of more than 146,000 Georgia Southern and Armstrong alumni, whose success stories enhance the University’s…

  • Cesar Perez

    Chasing Light

    Cesar Perez Overcomes Near Fatal Car Wreck to Illuminate the Silver Screen Cesar Perez (ʼ15), an immigrant from El Salvador and a first-generation college student, knows what it means to persevere. He was three years old when his family emigrated to the U.S., moving to Arkansas, to Miami and then to Richmond Hill, Georgia, where…