Last summer, SSU terminated contracts for 13 faculty, 10 of whom were tenured. According to documents filed, SSU appears to have violated University System of Georgia protocols.
Savannah State University held their Annual Honors Convocation last Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Student Union Ballroom. Hundreds of family members and friends were in attendance to congratulate their Honorees. Dr. Sametria Mc- Fall, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs presided over the event. The ceremony began with the Academic Processional followed by
College graduations kick off this weekend with in-person ceremonies
More ceremonies are planned to keep the number of attendees smaller.
College graduations kick off this weekend with in-person ceremonies By Sarah Winkelmann | May 7, 2021 at 6:46 AM EDT - Updated May 7 at 7:47 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After a tough year where many students had to learn virtually, seniors will get to spend the final moments of their college careers in person.
Spring commencements are being held at Georgia Southern and Savannah State universities. They will both have ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. All of them will be in-person, and more ceremonies are planned to keep the number of attendees smaller.
Pandemic taking a toll on college students
Pandemic taking a toll on college students By Sarah Winkelmann | April 19, 2021 at 6:51 AM EDT - Updated April 19 at 11:26 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Commencement ceremonies at colleges and universities are just a few weeks away, and thereâs even more for students to celebrate after overcoming a one-of-a-kind school year.
University officials at Savannah State tell us communication has been the key to a successful school year during the pandemic.
For the 2020-2021 school year, most classes were online and there were some hybrid models offered.
During the past year, the university created a COVID Task Force and offered testing as well as vaccination clinics to students.