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Message from Interim President Alexander

Dear SSU Campus Community, As we start the new year, I would like to take a moment to recount the many milestones we achieved as a campus family in 2024. This was a year of positive change, strategic growth and major accomplishments for our beloved Savannah State University (SSU). I am so proud of how our students, faculty, and staff have set and reached new goals and how many of our alums have lovingly supported their alma mater and inspired the next generation. By strategically targeting expanding job markets, diligently pursuing grants, and writing winning proposals, we are now developing new courses in elementary education, forensic toxicology, and film. By collaborating with local, national, and international partners, we have secured internship opportunities for our students in manufacturing, healthcare, and several Dutch-owned companies, pursuant to a successful summer visit with the King and Queen of the Neth...

SSU Spring 2025 Semester Update

Dear SSU Campus Community, We are excited to welcome both new and returning Tigers back to campus as classes begin on January 13, 2025. We recognize that some students may have encountered travel challenges due to the weather in central and northern Georgia. As a result, all absences for Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, due to inclement weather, will be excused. It is crucial that students proactively communicate with their professors and university housing regarding any travel delays or challenges. Please reach out to your professors in advance to discuss any missed class time and to make arrangements for completing any missed assignments. Professors will collaborate with students to ensure any missed coursework is made up. We look forward to a great semester ahead and wish you all a successful start to the year!

SSU Weather Update: First Week of Classes

Dear SSU Campus Community, We are closely monitoring the weather forecast as we prepare for significant winter weather in the coming days. A Winter Weather Warning is now in effect for North Georgia, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain anticipated on Friday, January 10th. We expect wintry precipitation to impact areas from central to northern Georgia, with the highest risk for ice accumulation focused in North Georgia, particularly along the I-85 and I-20 corridors. Recognizing that students may not be able to travel to campus during the Governor's State of Emergency declaration, all absences from class on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, will be excused absences, and professors will work with you to make up any class work that is missed." Students are advised to communicate with university housing and their professors in advance regarding challenges with travel plans. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top p...

SSU Campus Community Weather Update 1.10.25

D ear SSU Campus Community, The university continues to monitor the weather forecast anticipated in the coming days. A Winter Weather Warning is in effect for North Georgia, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected on Friday, January 10th. Wintery precipitation is likely to affect areas from central to northern Georgia. The highest risk for ice accumulation is predicted for North Georgia, especially along the I-85 and I-20 corridors. We urge anyone traveling from the north on Friday to exercise caution and assess road conditions before beginning their journey. Governor Kemp has declared a State of Emergency through Tuesday. The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has been instructed to treat roads in advance, and we encourage everyone to limit travel as much as possible in the coming days to ensure safety. Due to the predicted inclement weather for the State of Georgia, student move-in has been modified for the weekend to the schedule below. Saturday,...

Campus Update: Inclement Weather 1.8.2025

Dear Savannah State University Community, A winter weather storm is expected to impact Georgia this weekend with concerns for accumulating ice (freezing rain) over parts of north & central Georgia beginning Friday. Temperatures may trend slightly colder than the current forecast indicates, which could lead to ice accumulations farther south in central Georgia. As forecasters warn of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the region; expect the potential for dangerous road conditions as ice and snow accumulate and frigid temperatures. Please exercise extreme caution as you make your travel plans. The campus continues to operate under a normal schedule. The Emergency Management Team and SSU Senior Leadership Team will continue to monitor the weather conditions and keep you updated on potential hazards that could affect our campus community. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Savannah State University Pu...

SSU Assistant Professor Named Emerging Scholar

Reposted from https://www.diverseeducation.com/press-releases/press-release/15711272/announcing-emerging-scholars-class-of-2025 Announcing Emerging Scholars Class of 2025 Jan 3, 2025 Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Magazine Profiles Top Scholars FAIRFAX, VA — Diverse: Issues In Higher Education kicks off 2025 with its annual Emerging Scholars edition. The Jan. 9 edition will profile 15 scholars throughout the country who are making their mark in the academy through teaching, research, and service. These outstanding scholars represent the future of academia and serve as inspirations to students and faculty members. The 2025 Emerging Scholars of the Year are (in alphabetical order): Dr. Majid Bagheri , assistant professor of engineering, Savannah State University Dr. Kaleb Briscoe , assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies, University of Oklahoma Dr. Zachary K. Collier , assistant professor in the research methods,...