Savannah State University News

University officials from Savannah State University and Grand Valley State University celebrate a new partnership during the official signing ceremony on August 30, 2022. From left: Dr. David Marshall, SSU Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Dr. Mohamad Mustafa, SSU Dean of the College of Science and Technology; Dr. Sametria McFall, SSU Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; SSU President Kimberly Ballard-Washington; Dr. B. Donta Truss, GVSU Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach and Dr. Paul Plotkowski, GVSU Dean of Padnos College of Engineering and Computing. Today officials at Savannah State University (SSU) held a signing ceremony to celebrate a new partnership with Grand Valley State University (GVSU), that will offer SSU students an expedited pathway to earn a Master of Science degree in three areas of study – Communications, Criminal Justice and Cybersecurity. Attendees included students, faculty and staff from S...

  An 80" x 36" mixed media piece titled, "Jeans" by Gabrielle Torres featuring blue jeans, wood, hemp, and English Ivy from her "Question Everything" installation on display through Sept. 10. Savannah State University’s (SSU) Visual and Performing Arts Program is showcasing a new art installation featuring the work of Gabrielle Torres on display today through Sept. 10. Located on the university’s campus in the Kennedy Fine Arts Center, the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery is available for viewing Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “At an HBCU, as an interdisciplinary art program, we love to bring in mixed media and feature installation artists to make these works freely available to our students as a learning tool as well as the wider community,” said Christen Clougherty, Ph.D., assistant professor and galleries director. “This allows different audiences to share the communal experience of exploring the ideas.” The solo mixed media exhibition titled, “Questio...

  Yolanda W. Page, Ph.D., has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Savannah State University (SSU) has named Yolanda W. Page, Ph.D., the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective September 6. In this role, Page will serve as the chief academic officer for the university and will provide academic leadership, guidance, and resources between the academic and other units on campus to create an integrated student experience. As a strategic leader, Page will guide the academic direction of the university and foster a cohesive leadership team across all academic and administrative support units that reflect the university’s mission as an integral part of its overall intellectual commitment to teaching excellence and research . “Having been a student, faculty member and administrator at an HBCU, Dr. Page brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and perspective to Savannah State University,” said President Kimberly Ballard-Washington. “After a...