Education

EGSC's President David Schecter has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term this summer. After leading EGSC through big wins like enrollment growth and launching the Bobcat Food Pantry, he’s heading to Florida to start a new chapter closer to family.

The Bulloch County Board of Education heard a spotlight presentation from Portal Middle High School and discussed Athletic Supplements, College and Career Academy Programs, and Real Estate Sales Conduct in a Regular Session meeting on February 13th, 2025.

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.