Education

Georgia Southern University will launch a brand-new Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences in Fall 2025, marking the first program of its kind in the University System of Georgia. This cutting-edge degree aims to prepare students for a variety of careers in the biomedical field, including pathways to medical school and other healthcare professions.

Georgia Southern University and Kyungil University have entered into a formal partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at fostering research collaboration and student exchange opportunities. This strategic agreement highlights the universities' commitment to global education and prepares students for an evolving international workforce.

The next Gather & Grow at the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern is this Thursday and will feature locals Trish and Randy Morton, who will share their knowledge on growing sugarcane on their Georgia Centennial Farm.

More than 137,000 high school seniors in the Class of 2025 will receive personalized GEORGIA MATCH letters, offering direct admission to public colleges and universities across Georgia, along with waived application fees for those applying through the GEORGIA MATCH dashboard in November.

This week, Georgia Southern University is celebrating Homecoming 2024 with a variety of student and community events. This year's theme is "Sweet Southern," and the fun has already begun!

At the Ogeechee Technical College Foundation's annual scholarship dinner, excitement filled the Oak Room as the college celebrated a record-breaking 100 scholarships awarded, marking the third consecutive year of increased support for students pursuing their career dreams.

Gulfstream has strengthened its partnership with Bulloch County Schools’ College and Career Academy program, offering career exploration opportunities and resources for STEM education after hosting local educators at their recent Discover the Difference event.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is inviting innovative kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers to apply for a $1,000 grant aimed at promoting exceptional life sciences education through the lens of the state's native ecology.

With more than 40 roads with reported hazardous conditions, students will be picked up from alternate stops on these roads. See a complete list in the story.

Georgia students have made impressive strides on the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments, with scores rising in six of the seven tests, highlighting significant growth in areas like eighth-grade math and high-school Algebra.