Savannah State University News

Harlem Globetrotters Director of Live Events Malik Boyd and President of Savannah State University Kimberly Ballard-Washington team up to announce the new live event certificate program. Savannah State University Partners with Harlem Globetrotters to Offer Live Event Certificate Program July 29, 2021 - Savannah State University is partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters to invest in students' future careers in live events and entertainment. In spring 2022, the university will offer a live event certification program to students through its College of Business Administration. Students will learn merchandising operations, how to advance box offices, tour management concepts, merchandising and licensing opportunities, and gain skills into the business side and executive level of sports.  "This is an opportunity for people who care about sports and the entertainment industry to take their passion to the next level," said Kimberly Ballard-Washington. "You develop a love...

The new Computer Information Systems, Logistics & Supply Chain degree program prepares Savannah State University students for industry professions while supporting economic development. Media Contact: Rebekah Lingenfelser Director of Marketing and Communications Lingenfelser@SavannahState.edu 912-358-4066 July 27, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Savannah State University Offers New Academic Degree Program Computer Information Systems, Logistics & Supply Chain Degree Prepares Students for Workforce SAVANNAH, GA - This fall Savannah State University will offer the Computer Information Systems, Logistics & Supply Chain (CILS) program, a new academic degree path to support the growing community need for professionals with technical skills in the logistics and supply chain industry. Designed to introduce students to cutting edge technology including a variety of systems, programming languages, financial technology approaches, as well as, data analytics tools and methodol...

Director of Student Life Desmond Stowe is interviewed by WJCL's Dave Williams. July 9, 2021 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Student leaders from historically black colleges and universities all over the country are gathering in Savannah this week. The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals is hosting its 24th annual Student Leadership Institute for the next few days at Savannah State University. Watch the video interview below and read the full story on WJCL.com .

Media Contact: Rebekah Lingenfelser Director of Marketing and Communications Lingenfelser@SavannahState.edu 912-358-4066 July 9, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Savannah State University Presents The Effects of Ocean Acidification in Virtual Reality SAVANNAH, GA - Savannah State University’s Visual Immersive Tangible Applications Learning (VITAL) Research Lab is hosting “The Effects of Ocean Acidification” on Friday, July 16 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will be held at 3219 College Street in Hubert Building D, third floor, Room 444, and is free and open to the public. There will be four 1-hour sessions. Participants will see firsthand the impact and effects of carbon emissions on the ocean in virtual reality. To schedule a session, visit https://calendly.com/vital-ssu/ocean-acidification-virtual-reality-event . “The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration affirms that in the 200-plus years since the industrial revolution began, the concentration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmo...