Savannah State University honored several outstanding alumni and friends of the university at the 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala on May 4, 2024 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Savannah State University Honored Alumni, Community Leaders During 25th Anniversary Savannah State University (SSU) honored distinguished alumni and community leaders during its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala on May 4, 2024 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. The annual event celebrated the generosity of the SSU community and with the support of SSU’s Foundation, The First Bank, Hyundai Motor America and charitable community members, the University raised $412,000 in scholarships at this year’s gala. Nearly 90 percent of SSU students use some form of financial aid. Special thanks to Michael Williams, class of 1980 and president of Atlanta-based Jetaire Group, and David Paddison, Savannah native and president of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, co-chairs of this successful event. “For 25 years the Sav
Grace Curry is the director of WHCJ 90.3 FM Life and Work with Grace Curry Source: Life & Work with Grace Curry - Voyage Savannah Magazine Today, we’d like to introduce you to Grace Curry. Hi Grace, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers. I have been in non-commercial, educational radio for nearly 20 years. I choose radio as a career because music has always been an integral part of my family’s life and, therefore, mine. Radio provides so many great memories for me. One of my best memories was family get-togethers. There was always music playing and people dancing. Another thing I used to listen to was the radio to hear my favorite songs, record them, and create my show on my double cassette boombox. Fundamentally, I have always been a very shy person. Radio has allowed me to come out of my shell and gain confidence. Additionally, radio has allowed me to help other pe