Savannah State University News

  Dear Savannah State University Community,   A winter weather storm is expected to impact Georgia this weekend with concerns for accumulating ice (freezing rain) over parts of north & central Georgia beginning Friday.  Temperatures may trend slightly colder than the current forecast indicates, which could lead to ice accumulations farther south in central Georgia. As forecasters warn of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the region; expect the potential for dangerous road conditions as ice and snow accumulate and frigid temperatures.  Please exercise extreme caution as you make your travel plans. The campus continues to operate under a normal schedule. The Emergency Management Team and SSU Senior Leadership Team will continue to monitor the weather conditions and keep you updated on potential hazards that could affect our campus community.   If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Savannah State University Pu...

 Reposted from https://www.diverseeducation.com/press-releases/press-release/15711272/announcing-emerging-scholars-class-of-2025 Announcing Emerging Scholars Class of 2025 Jan 3, 2025 Diverse: Issues In Higher Education  Magazine Profiles Top Scholars FAIRFAX, VA  —  Diverse: Issues In Higher Education  kicks off 2025 with its annual  Emerging Scholars  edition. The Jan. 9 edition will profile 15 scholars throughout the country who are making their mark in the academy through teaching, research, and service. These outstanding scholars represent the future of academia and serve as inspirations to students and faculty members. The 2025 Emerging Scholars of the Year are (in alphabetical order): Dr. Majid Bagheri , assistant professor of engineering, Savannah State University Dr. Kaleb Briscoe , assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies, University of Oklahoma Dr. Zachary K. Collier , assistant professor in the research methods,...

 Reposted from https://ssuathletics.com/ Savannah, Georgia- Savannah State University head men's basketball coach  Horace Broadnax  announced his retirement on Monday, January 6th. Assistant Coach  Clevan Thompson  will assume the Interim Head Coach role, effective immediately. " We thank Coach Broadnax for his leadership of the men's basketball program here at Savannah State," remarked Director of Athletics, Opio Mashariki. "I have immense respect and gratitude for everything Coach Broadnax has done, we congratulate him on his retirement and wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors." Broadnax spent 20 seasons at Savannah State after being named the program's 11 th  head coach in history on April 11, 2005 and spearheaded three championships during his tenure.   Under Broadnax's leadership, the Tigers achieved significant success. The 2011-12 season saw the Tigers win their first-ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Regular Seas...