Savannah State University News

SSU Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D. (front row in blue suit) is surrounded by students, faculty, staff, friends and state representatives during SSU Day at the Capitol on Feb. 28. Savanah State University Hosted Day at the Capitol Feb. 28 Annual Event Celebrates SSU and Showcases Student Accomplishments Savannah State University hosted SSU Day at the Capitol on February 28, attracting alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to the Georgia State Capitol in a show of support for the university. The annual tradition seeks to strengthen ties between the university and state legislators and fosters a collaborative environment that benefits the university and the Savannah community. SSU Day at the Capitol also serves as an opportunity to highlight university milestones and showcase student achievements. SSU Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D. led the SSU delegation that visited the Capitol from 8 – 11 a.m. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for our students...

  Savannah State University Hosts 73rd Annual Southern Regional Press Institute Two-day Conference Will Feature More than 20 Communications Professionals Savannah State University (SSU) will host its 73rd annual Southern Regional Press Institute (SRPI) February 29 – March 1. The annual event seeks to help high school and college students acquire skills in communications. The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required. The two-day event will feature more than 20 industry professionals presenting on topics related to multimedia and digital communications, journalism, public relations, and strategic communications. This year’s theme is “Artificial Intelligence in the Media and Pop Culture.” The event’s two keynote speakers are Bud Johnson , a professional content creator and freelance photographer and writer; and Paula Wambui-Pinzon , a senior engineer at NetApp. Wambui-Pinzon will present at 9 a.m., Feb. 29 in the Howard Jordan Torian Auditorium. Johnson will present a...

Today, Savannah State University was honored to host a delegation from the Netherlands to discuss opportunities for academic and cultural collaborations. We are excited about the potential for future student and business exchange opportunities. We look forward to building meaningful partnerships! Savannah State is grateful to our partners at World Trade Center Savannah for facilitating this conversation.

SSU Hosts Asa R. Gordon For the Presentation of “Bullets to Ballots” Feb. 21 - 22 Savannah State University's Asa H. Gordon Library is honored to host Mr. Asa R. Gordon on February 21 at 4 p.m. and February 22 at 2 p.m. to share his new virtual exhibit "Bullets to Ballots: Voting Rights Legacy of the United States Colored Troops." The virtual exhibit shares the impact of black Civil War veterans, freedmen, and white congressional allies during the Reconstruction period. The exhibit will be hosted in the Asa H. Gordon Library’s Art Gallery on the second floor. Asa R. Gordon is a research historian and consulting curator of the African American Civil War Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. His work on the voting rights legacy of the United States Colored Troops garnered him the National Civil Rights Conference Civil Rights and Social Justice Award in 2016. He also serves as secretary-general of the Sons and Daughters of the United States Colored Troops. Gordon is also ...

  Each year the Academic Affairs Office of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents requires all 26 USG institutions to review all academic programs degree programs including low enrolled and low degree producing programs.  Institutions are expected to continually monitor the enrollment and production of programs as well as evaluate how their portfolio of programs contribute to the strategic missions of the University System of Georgia and the institution. Savannah State University and the other 25 USG institutions are undergoing this review during the current Spring semester. Under the leadership of the Interim provost, Dr. Richard C. Miller who is working with the academic deans, a comprehensive review of our programs began last week and the process will continue until completed. No program recommendations or decisions have been made.

Who: The Savannah State University (SSU) Fine Arts Department presents the HBCU Dance History Collaborative, featuring the SSU Dance Ensemble, the Bethune Cookman University Dance Ensemble and the Elite Army Dance Group. What: The production is the first collaboration of its kind at SSU and it elevates dance works from two historic institutions in the name of black excellence and black history. The concert features choreography from dance majors Peach Torrence and Syncere Tyus, and sociology major Richard Robbins, along with brilliant student choreography from the Bethune Cookman dance program. When: Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Where: The Kennedy Theater on the SSU campus, 3219 College Street, Savanah, Ga. 31404 There is a $5 suggested donation.

  Georgia Poetry Circuit Will Host Craft Talk and Public Reading Poet Patrick Rosal Hosts Two Separate Events on Feb. 23   What: Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading Craft Talk and Public Reading. Who: Patrick Rosal, author of five full-length poetry collections including The Last Thing: New and Selected Poems, winner of the William Carlos Williams Book Award from the Poetry Society of America. When: Craft Talk: Friday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Public Reading: Friday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Craft Talk: Savannah State University’s Asa H. Gordon Library Art Gallery, 3219 College Street, Savannah, Ga. 31404 Public Reading: The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, Ga. 31401 For more information regarding the campus event, please email fariesc@savannahstate.edu.