Savannah State University News

  Members of the Marine and Environmental Sciences Department pose with  President Kimberly Ballard Washington and the new, Pioneer vessel. In case you missed it, the Savannah State University (SSU) College of Science and Technology's    Marine and Environmental Sciences  department has a new member! Late last month the much anticipated Marine Science vessel was delivered to, and received by an enthusiastic group of students, faculty, staff, and SSU President Kimberly Ballard Washington. Captain Shawn Smith will be operating the boat, which has a 200 gallon fuel capacity that will enable the Marine and Environmental Science Department to conduct offshore research and conservation work. Vessel Details: Privateer 2600 Wanchese Open Cabin built by Radcliffe Boat Works, LLC Length: 26 ft Make: Privateer Model year: 2022 Model name: 2600 Wanchese Open Cabin Engines: 2 Suzuki outboard motors This vessel, which has taken two years to be build and was ordered in June of 2020, ha

  SSU Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander (blue dress) poses with outgoing SSU President, Kimberly Ballard Washington, and Brandon Ramirez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and External Relations for Hyundai Motor America (blue coat), along with local and state officials. Savannah State University (SSU) has received a $25,000 gift from Hyundai Motor America in support of undergraduate students in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Additional to the scholarship investment, the funds will also be used to provide STEM camps to local children, to help expose more young minds to these areas of study, and promote more diversity in these careers. “Savannah State University is excited about our partnership with Hyundai,” said Cynthia Robinson Alexander, Interim President of Savannah State University. “This ongoing collaboration will allow us to better serve our students and our community. We know this is the first of many great initiatives and l