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Georgia Southern University is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Georgia and the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta.

A public Carnegie Doctoral/Research institution founded in 1906, the University offers 141 degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

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Georgia Southern University is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Georgia and the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta.

A public Carnegie Doctoral/Research institution founded in 1906, the University offers 141 degree programs serving more than 27,000 students through nine colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and online instruction. A leader in higher education in southeast Georgia, the University provides a diverse student population with expert faculty, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern creates lifelong learners who serve as responsible scholars, leaders and stewards in their communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

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Graduating athletic training majors earn 100% pass rate on exit exam

The spring 2019 graduating class in the Athletic Training Program at Georgia Southern University has earned a 100% pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. The comprehensive test covers a student's entire education and clinical experience and must be passed in order to become a certified athletic trainer.
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Graduation - 2019 Jun 10

Georgia Southern announces graduates for Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony

The 25th annual Georgia Southern Fall 2016 Commencement Ceremony represented a momentous day as approximately 1,700 of Georgia's best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students received degrees from the University's eight colleges. Approximately 400 graduate degrees were conferred, while around 1,300 undergraduate students received degrees.
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Graduation - 2017 Feb 8

More than 3,300 students receive degrees from Georgia Southern during Spring 2016 Commencement

On May 6 and 7, Georgia Southern University held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Interim University President Jean E. Bartels, Ph.D., R.N., conferred more than 3,300 doctoral, master's, specialist and bachelor's degrees from the University's eight colleges during two separate ceremonies.
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Graduation - 2016 Jul 25

Georgia Southern University confers degrees to graduates at Spring ceremony

Georgia Southern University awarded degrees to its largest graduating class ever during two ceremonies this week. More than 22-hundred undergraduates received their degrees at a ceremony held on Saturday morning. Nearly five hundred doctoral, specialist's and master's degrees were awarded on Friday.
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Graduation - 2016 Jul 25

Georgia Southern University Congratulates Graduates

Georgia Southern University recently held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium. University President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., conferred more than 3,300 graduate and undergraduate degrees during two separate ceremonies to accommodate the graduating classes.
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Graduation - 2015 Jul 7

Georgia Southern University Congratulates Graduates.

Georgia Southern University held its 23rd annual Fall Commencement at the Hanner Fieldhouse. University President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. conferred more than 1,700 graduate and undergraduate degrees during three separate ceremonies to accommodate the graduating class.
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Graduation - 2015 Mar 4
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