Education

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is experiencing significant growth, with rising enrollment numbers and new state-of-the-art facilities on the horizon. The college's focus on relevant technical education and strong industry partnerships is contributing to its success in preparing students for in-demand careers.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) has launched its new Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, providing students with an affordable and flexible pathway to advance their business education and careers.

Max Greene, a sixth-grade student at Southeast Bulloch Middle School, won the Georgia state level of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest. His essay, written from the perspective of a woman involved in the Edenton Tea Party, will now advance to the national competition.

Janny Crespo-Grow, Ph.D., has been appointed as Georgia Southern University’s director of research security and export controls, where she will oversee compliance, training, and support for faculty as the University expands its research enterprise.

Georgia Southern University has opened DYNTL, a new on-campus dental clinic providing affordable and convenient dental care through health services for students, faculty, and staff. Offering services like cleanings, restorative treatments, Invisalign®, and AI-assisted diagnostics, DYNTL ensures accessible, high-quality care without the need to leave campus.

Thirteen talented students from Southeast Bulloch High School's band program recently showcased their skills at the Southeast United States Honor Band in Troy, Alabama, earning top ensemble placements and first-chair honors while learning from some of the nation's leading conductors and composers.

Georgia Southern University professors Sally Brown, Ph.D., and Alisa Leckie, Ph.D., have received a $50,000 grant to launch the PAGES+ Literacy Initiative, a community-based program designed to enhance early childhood literacy through interactive reading groups in Savannah and Chatham County.

Erin Shen of Statesboro High School and her AP Environmental Science teacher, Richard McCombs, have been named Bulloch County’s 2025 STAR Student and STAR Teacher. Shen, who plans to attend Stanford University to study international law and sustainability, selected McCombs for his inspiring teaching and mentorship, and together, they will represent Bulloch County at the Region 8 STAR Recognition in March.

Benjamin McKay, assistant director of the Center for Business Analytics and Economic Research (CBAER) at Georgia Southern University, has been re-elected to the Association for University Business and Economic Research (AUBER) Board of Directors for a three-year term, further solidifying his leadership in regional economic research.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) will host an Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration on February 21 to honor the legacy of Mr. Woodruff Denton "Denny" Key Jr., a longtime supporter and former Chair of the EGSC Foundation Board of Trustees.