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  Savannah State University (SSU) is pleased to announce the panel of distinguished judges who will serve during the 2024 Homecoming Parade, scheduled for 9 a.m., October 26 in downtown Savannah. This year’s judging panel consists of individuals renowned for their expertise, community involvement, and passion for celebrating the spirit of Savannah State University. The judges bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives, ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of the parade participants. The judges are: · Attorney Stephanie Burgess, Burgess Law Group · Dr. Karen Cooper, Smile Designs by Dr Karen Cooper · Steve Davis, City Manager Port Wentworth · Aaron Whitely- Chatham County Commissioner, District 6 (SSU Grad) · Michael Jones- Retired Educator (SSU Grad) “We are honored to have such accomplished individuals as our judges for this year’s Homecoming Parade,” said Moncello Stewart, SSU Homecoming Committee Chair. “Their diverse backgrounds and deep commitment to our commu...

  Chief Terry Enoch Chief Terry Enoch will serve as parade marshal for the 2024 Savannah State University (SSU) Homecoming parade, which will take place in Downtown Savannah on Saturday, October 26, at 9 a.m. The Homecoming Committee selected Chief Enoch based on his community involvement and contributions. A native of Greensboro, NC, Enoch is the proud father of three children, and he has been married to his wife Veronica (who he met at SSU) for 33 years. Enoch earned his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from SSU and a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbus State University. Chief Enoch serves as Chief of Police for the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education Police Department. He is a member of the Historic First African Baptist Church and serves as a deacon. Chief Enoch is a 1981 initiate of the SSU chapter, the Gamma Chi of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a member of the Savannah (GA) Alumni Chapter. Through his selfless leadership, Chief...

  Hill Hall on the Savannah State University Campus Earlier this year, Savannah State University received funding from the University System of Georgia to update the Facilities Master Plan. The Facilities Master Plan is a roadmap that helps institutions plan for the physical development of campus facilities over time. After completing the bid procedures, SSU initiated the Facilities Master Planning process with The Sizemore Group leading the effort. Grounded in SSU’s historic mission, the 2024 Facility Master Plan will support the framework for campus physical development for the next five to ten years. Part of our effort includes reaching out to leaders like you with whom we share common interests, exchange information, and ideas. We would like to meet with you and/or your designated representative for no more than one hour to present our team, discuss our process, and explore potential collaborations. The format can be either face-to-face or in a virtual setting. The deadline t...

Members of the Class of 1900.  Front row left to right: M. L. Whitmire, R.R. Wright (President), O. C. Suggs, (Vice President), E. W. Bisard Back row, left to right: J.W.G. Haigler, F.A. Fields (Class Vice President), E. W. Houstoun (Class President), S. A. Grant (Class Secretary), E. McIntosh (Class Treasurer), E. A. Overstreet Savannah State University is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Savannah State University Founders Day awards. Nominations can be submitted for the Richard R. Wright Award of Excellence and the  Cyrus G. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be recognized during Savannah State University’s Founders Day on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The event celebrates the history of the institution and those who have contributed to its success. The ceremony includes a guest speaker. Award criteria and the online nomination form can be found HERE . Attachments that are either too large or numerous to ...

Dear Savannah State University Family, On behalf of the Savannah State University Homecoming Committee, we, Moncello Stewart, Chair, and LeAndrea Mikell, Co-Chair, are excited to invite you to Homecoming 2024! Whether you're an alumnus, current student, proud parent, or cherished friend, this is your invitation to celebrate, reconnect, and immerse yourself in the traditions that make our university special.  Homecoming Week is a time-honored tradition, and this year, from October 20th to 27th, we invite you to experience the best of what SSU has to offer under our exciting theme: Welcome to the S.H.O.W. – Savannah’s Homecoming on the Water. This theme symbolizes the vibrant spirit of Savannah and the enduring pride we have in our university community.  We have an incredible lineup of events that we hope will bring everyone together in celebration. Some highlights include our always-popular Step Show, the Alumni Fish Fry/Yardfest, and of course, our much-anticipated Hom...

  The start of the football game tonight (Oct. 12) between the SSU Tigers and Lincoln University (CA) has been delayed until 7 p.m. Please stay tuned for updates on SSU social media channels. Thank you.

  Greetings Savannah State University Community,   The National Weather Service forecasts that  today through Saturday , the Savannah weather will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the 70s and low temperatures in the mid-50s and that Hurricane Milton has moved offshore into the Atlantic Ocean. This morning, the Savannah State Emergency Management team completed a full analysis of the campus to ascertain the conditions and any impact that may have occurred. This analysis indicates that there were no power outages or significant impact to campus facilities. The team will continue monitoring the campus to ensure all facilities are operational.   While classes will continue online  on Friday, October 11 , we look forward to resuming normal campus operations.  All employees are expected to return to work in person unless otherwise communicated.  We are grateful that our campus was not impacted, and our thoughts are with those affect...

 Hurricane Milton Update October 9, 2024 7PM  Savannah State University will transition to remote learning on Thursday, October 10 th  through Friday, October 11 th . Residence halls will remain open, and dining services will be modified. SSU dining services will have limited hours and locations open on Thursday, October 10, 2024. King Frazier will be open for full-service breakfast between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:00 am.  It is requested that all students pick up to-go dining options by 11:00 am  in King Frazier to accommodate their lunch and dinner for Thursday which will allow students time to return to their residence safely.  The SSU emergency management team is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and conducting formal check-ins multiple times daily to assess new information. The University will provide another update  Thursday afternoon,  immediately following the  morning  briefing. Updates will also be posted at  https:...

Hurricane Milton Update Wednesday, October 9th ' Savannah State University (SSU) continues to be guided by the National Weather Service’s projections regarding Hurricane Milton. The Chatham County/Savannah, Ga area is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.   Out of an abundance of caution, SSU is closely monitoring and responding to the following:   The time of impact on the campus has moved from overnight Wednesday to early Thursday morning through Thursday evening.   Using an abundance of caution and because the campus is located on the marsh, the University will transition to remote learning on Thursday, October 10 th through Friday, October 11 th . Residence halls will remain open . In the event that dining services are altered, a separate email will be sent with hours and instructions. We anticipate returning to normal operations for students on Saturday, October 12 th . We will provide an update by noon on Friday, October 11 th . Instructions on how to ...

  Dear SSU Community: The campus of Savannah State University will continue normal operations based on the latest information provided by the National Weather Service, Chatham County Emergency Agency, and the National Hurricane Center. Our emergency management team is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and conducting formal check-ins multiple times daily to assess new information. During the   6:30 p.m.   briefing this evening, the team reviewed the national weather service update which indicates no change to the storm’s projected path and impact. The Savannah area is currently predicted to receive tropical storm force winds and rain bands from Hurricane Milton. These impacts may cause a storm surge leading to tidal flooding of low-lying areas on Thursday.   While the campus is expected to experience minimal impacts, we understand that circumstances can change quickly. Therefore, the University has begun preparations to mitigate any impact that ma...

  The campus of Savannah State University will continue normal operations based on the latest data provided by the National Weather Service, Chatham County Emergency Agency, and the National Hurricane Center. Our leadership team is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and conducting formal check-ins multiple times daily to assess new information. The safety of our students is our utmost priority. Campus efforts are spearheaded by Chief Thomas with support from the SSU leadership team and local government agencies. We encourage students to stay prepared and remain focused on their classes. Rest assured, we will promptly update you with any changes to university operations. For regular updates, visit https://savannahstateuniversitynews.blogspot.com/ . In the event the website becomes unavailable, updates will be posted on the university’s official social media channels.  Yours in Tiger Resilience, Savannah State University

We are closely monitoring weather reports for Hurricane Milton and will keep you informed about its potential impact on the Savannah region. We will keep you updated regarding campus operations. Please ensure that you are registered to receive SSU emergency alerts on the Everbridge app. You can download the app from this page: https://www.savannahstate.edu/public-safety/everbridge.shtml

 

For more information about National Hispanic Heritage Month, visit: https://savannahstate.libguides.com/hhf2024

 

  Updated Fall 2024 Academic Calendar can also be found  HERE .

 

Sunday, Sept. 29, 5:10 p.m. Greetings Campus Community! On behalf of the entire Savannah State University family, I want to thank our students for their incredible patience, community spirit and heart shown to one another and our staff. We have worked together to provide the highest level of comfort, care, food service and support during this unprecedented storm and recovery period. Our number one priority has been and continues to be to ensure safety for everyone within the confines of limited power. At this time the campus and the surrounding areas are still without power. Despite these circumstances our staff and Aladdin food service teams continue to operate in the Student Union on an emergency generator. Students are provided meals throughout the day and into the evening hours as well as access to charging stations to support electronic devices. Internet access and charging capabilities are also available in the Hubbert D building on campus The Savannah State leadership team,...