Savannah State University News

Senior POLS major Sarita Smith (on the right in blue) attended the Georgetown University Security Studies Summer Institute with 17 other HBCU students from around the country.  You never know how a single email can change the trajectory of your life’s path. Sarita Smith, a Savannah State University senior majoring in political science, had her sights set on attending law school after graduation at Georgetown University (GU) in Washington, D.C., but one day an email from her professor, Dr. Otilia Iancu, peaked her interest. The email described an all-expenses paid opportunity for HBCU students at the same university she was interested in attending, but it wasn’t for legal education. The Georgetown University Security Studies Summer Institute , designed to give students a small dose of what it means to study and work in the field of security studies, was not a path Sarita saw herself taking, but she was open to exploring what it was all about. “I didn’t think of myself as a mat...

  Savannah State University (SSU) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15, and several student activities are planned throughout the month to support diversity while increasing awareness of the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Francisco J. Duque, academic advisor in the Center for Student Success and Retention, and coordinator of Students Organizing a Multicultural and Open Society (SOMOS), says the celebrations have been ongoing at SSU for nine years, and shares why recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month is significant at an HBCU. "As Latinos and African Americans, we have a lot more in common than our differences," said Mr. Duque. "We see our shared experiences interwoven in history and culture, dance, arts and food." During the festivities, students will have the opportunity to participate in Latin music dance lessons, attend guest ...

Phillip J. Hampton painting UPDATE: DUE TO HURRICANE IAN, THE OPENING RECEPTION HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCT. 16. Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program in partnership with the Telfair Museums is showcasing the ceremonial art installation titled The Early Years posthumously honoring professor and American painter Phillip J. Hampton (1922 - 2016). An opening reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 on Savannah State’s campus in the Asa H. Gordon Library, followed by a viewing in the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery from 3 – 6 p.m. The gallery is available for viewing Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. “Phillip Hampton, a professor of distinction and respected local and national artist, led young students by example,” said Peggy Blood, professor of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness. “He mentored his students to always explore and discover; never to settle. Hampton transmitted to his students a sense of pride in their cul...