Georgia Southern University (Campus History) - Softcover

Presley, Delma E; Presley, Beverly B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 146711040X ISBN 13: 9781467110402

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2013

Synopsis

In 1906, the founders of what would become Georgia Southern University pledged to build a college that would prepare students to succeed in a changing world. The First District Agricultural and Mechanical School served well the needs of women and men who lived in a farm-based economy. As the 20th century unfolded, the college did something that is rare in the history of higher education: it changed its name five times to meet the educational needs of its citizens. A university since 1990, Georgia Southern provides opportunities for a diverse and inclusive student body that now exceeds 20,000. Each year, graduates earn diplomas at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. Today, the road to the future begins on a path that learners long have traveled: it leads up through a green forest to Sweetheart Circle. Old A&M has become one of the nation's distinctive universities. Those who study and teach here say the campus is the most beautiful in America. At its heart is a pair of neatly coupled lakes, framed by historic willows, live oaks, and stately pines. The light of learning still shines brightly from Statesboro's highest hill.

About this title

About the Author:

Authors Delma and Beverly Presley selected images from Georgia Southern University's collections at the museum, library, and Department of Marketing and Communications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 146711040X
• ISBN 13: 9781467110402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128