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Somewhere Toward Freedom: Book Talk with Dr. Bennett Parten
Announcement    Monday, February 9, 2026
A groundbreaking account of Sherman’s March to the Sea — the critical Civil War campaign that destroyed the Confederacy — told for the first time from the perspective of the tens of thousands of enslaved people who fled to the Union lines and transformed Sherman’s march into the biggest liberation event in American history. Dr. Bennett Parten, assistant professor of History at Georgia Southern University, will discuss his new book "Somewhere Toward Freedom," which Simon & Schuster...
Somewhere Toward Freedom: Book Talk with Dr. Bennett Parten
Event    Monday, March 2, 2026
A groundbreaking account of Sherman’s March to the Sea — the critical Civil War campaign that destroyed the Confederacy — told for the first time from the perspective of the tens of thousands of enslaved people who fled to the Union lines and transformed Sherman’s march into the biggest liberation event in American history. Dr. Bennett Parten, assistant professor of History at Georgia Southern University, will discuss his new book "Somewhere Toward Freedom," which Simon & Schuster...
"An Unexpected Journey" with Honors Alumni Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg
Announcement    Thursday, February 5, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., the Honors College's 2025-2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg ('07 Economics) will share his journey from being an economics major who napped in his history classes to becoming a writer who explores overlooked stories of the South. Along the way, he will tell some of those stories, including the time when Georgia’s governor imprisoned a Christian missionary where the Georgia College & State University College of Arts & Sciences Building...
"An Unexpected Journey" with Honors Alumni Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg
Event    Tuesday, February 24, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., the Honors College's 2025-2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg ('07 Economics) will share his journey from being an economics major who napped in his history classes to becoming a writer who explores overlooked stories of the South. Along the way, he will tell some of those stories, including the time when Georgia’s governor imprisoned a Christian missionary where the Georgia College & State University College of Arts & Sciences Building...
"An Unexpected Journey" with Honors Alumni Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg
Event    Tuesday, February 24, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., the Honors College's 2025-2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipient Sam Rauschenberg ('07 Economics) will share his journey from being an economics major who napped in his history classes to becoming a writer who explores overlooked stories of the South. Along the way, he will tell some of those stories, including the time when Georgia’s governor imprisoned a Christian missionary where the Georgia College & State University College of Arts & Sciences Building...
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Research is different here: History major published in faculty journal
News Story    Monday, February 2, 2026
By Savannah WalkerAt Georgia College & State University, discovery doesn’t wait. Undergraduate students dive into real research early in their academic careers. Chloe Melton is a standout scholar who has turned that headstart into a journey of recognition and real-world impact. Melton, a junior history major and member of the John E. Sallstrom Honors College, has devoted countless hours of her undergraduate studies to an interdisciplinary project examining the history of BMI, Body...
"What would you like to know about AI?" - "Stolen Focus" book discussion with Dr. Cynthia Alby
Announcement    Friday, January 23, 2026
Is AI going to destroy humanity or save it? How could it help or harm your education? If you have questions, Dr. Cynthia Alby has answers. Using Johann Hari's book "Stolen Focus" as a springboard, she will lead a discussion on the roots of human beings' dwindling attention spans and practical solutions for reclaiming our focus. Participants are invited to read the book ahead of time. It will be available in the Honors office at the Humber-White Honors House. The talk takes place Tuesday,...
"What would you like to know about AI?" - "Stolen Focus" book discussion with Dr. Cynthia Alby
Event    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Is AI going to destroy humanity or save it? How could it help or harm your education? If you have questions, Dr. Cynthia Alby has answers. Using Johann Hari's book "Stolen Focus" as a springboard, she will lead a discussion on the roots of human beings' dwindling attention spans and practical solutions for reclaiming our focus. Participants are invited to read the book ahead of time. It will be available in the Honors office at the Humber-White Honors House. Please register via the...
Navigating the AI Revolution: Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence
Announcement    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
This information session will be hosted by Dr. Jeannie Pridmore. It is co-sponsored by the Center of Technology & Empowerment and the Honors College and is open to all students. Dr. Pridmore will address the following topics.Understanding AI detection technology.The False Positive Problem: Protecting yourself from wrongful accusations of AI misuse.The Academic Integrity Framework: When and how to use AI responsibly.Transparency is Key: Communicating with faculty and crafting effective...
Navigating the AI Revolution: Responsible AI Use for Academic Excellence
Event    Wednesday, February 4, 2026
This information session will be hosted by Dr. Jeannie Pridmore. It is co-sponsored by the Center of Technology & Empowerment and the Honors College and is open to all students. Dr. Pridmore will address the following topics.Understanding AI detection technology.The False Positive Problem: Protecting yourself from wrongful accusations of AI misuse.The Academic Integrity Framework: When and how to use AI responsibly.Transparency is Key: Communicating with faculty and crafting effective...
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