Press Releases
Local pharmacy professor publishes book on research evidences behind the benefits of drinking coffee
Saturday, October 31, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University School of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Rosanne Santos, Ph.D., published a book with coauthor Darcy Lima, M.D., Ph.D., debunking the myths that have given coffee a bad reputation. In An Unashamed Defense of Coffee: 101 Reasons to Drink Coffee Without Guilt, the authors organize mounds of scientific evidence for the average coffee drinker to enjoy.
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Earls to head Human Resources at South University
Friday, October 30, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Trisha M. Earls, J.D., has been named Vice President of Human Resources at South University. As vice president for human resources at South University, Earls will execute talent strategies across the six-campus university system and will collaborate with campus presidents to oversee daily human resource operations and the administration of human resource policies and procedures.
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Choosing a Career in the New Economy
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Whether heading into the work force for the first time or perhaps being shuffled around by the economy, employees, and future employees, are evaluating and re-evaluating their career paths.
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New Flexible and Accelerated MBA
Thursday, October 08, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University and The Art Institute of Atlanta announced today a new MBA program designed for people with bachelor-level degrees in any discipline. The Accelerated Master of Business Administration (AMBA) is designed to be completed in twelve months, and students can begin the program at the beginning of any month of the year, except December. The program design offers students the ability to begin their MBA coursework at eleven entry points during the year and complete the program at any time of the year.
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Marta Urdaneta, Ph.D., named Chair for
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Marta Urdaneta, Ph.D., was appointed new Program Chair of Healthcare Administration and Management for South University’s College of Business. Urdaneta holds a doctorate in Health Administration from the University of Iowa.
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South University honors fourth Anesthesiologist Assistant graduating class
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Twenty-three graduate students received their academic hoods as part of a ceremony held in Savannah on September 12 to honor the fourth graduating class in the history of South University's Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Sciences. The graduates deliver anesthesia for surgical procedures as a member of the Anesthesia Care Team, led by a physician who is a qualified Anesthesiologist.
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Online Faculty Conference in Savannah
Monday, September 28, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University hosted a three-day conference for its online full-time faculty members at Savannah’s historic hotel, The Mansion on Forsyth Park. This national conference included remarks from Chancellor John South and Joseph Harm, Vice President for Academic Affairs at South University, along with 20 sessions covering numerous topics such as The Future of Online Education, Being a Well-Rounded Faculty Member, Best Practices in Online Teaching, Mentoring Adjunct Faculty and The Role of General Education in Undergraduate Studies.
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Marie Neal Leads Admissions Team in Savannah
Monday, August 31, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Marie Neal has been named Senior Director of Admissions for South University’s Savannah campus. Neal comes to South University from Argosy University in Tampa, Fla., where she worked as Senior Director of Admissions since 2006. Prior to Tampa, Neal worked as Director of Admissions for Argosy University in Nashville, Tenn.
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Frances Williams Oblander, Ed.D., joins South University as the Director of Institutional Research
Thursday, August 27, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Frances Williams Oblander, Ed.D, recently joined South University as the Director of Institutional Research. Oblander brings with her over 20 years of experience in higher education from Indiana University and Purdue University, Owensboro Community College, and, most recently, she served as the Coordinator for Institutional Research and Assessment at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio.
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South University confers 598 degrees
Thursday, June 18, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University will confer 598 degrees this Saturday, June 20 at the Johnny Mercer Theater in the Savannah Civic Center. The commencement will be conducted in two, separate ceremonies. The 308 graduates earning associate- and bachelor-level degrees will attend a 10:00 a.m. ceremony with an estimated 1,500 family members and friends in attendance. The 269 graduates earning masters- and doctoral-level degrees will attend a 2:00 p.m. ceremony with an expected 2,000 family members and friends. Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr, superintendent of schools for Savannah-Chatham, is the featured commencement speaker for the 10:00 a.m. undergraduate ceremony. Phillip S. Schaengold, president and CEO of Memorial Health, is the featured commencement speaker for the 2:00 p.m. ceremony.
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Dr. Michael Crouch, Pharmacy Professor and Chair, honored
Monday, June 01, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Michael Crouch, Pharm.D., Chair of the South University School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmacy Practice, was designated as a Fellow by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
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South University gears up to Help Our Neighbors during the National Week of Service
Thursday, April 16, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University's faculty, staff and students will team up in a broad effort to Help Our Neighbors in during the National Week of Service April 19 to 25, 2009. The faculty, staff and students at South University are no strangers to community service. Since its inception, South University has been actively involved to community outreach with various projects ranging from hosting health fairs for wheelchair-bound area residents to collecting toys for and volunteering at the Salvation Army.
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First South University student in history to receive Rotary Club scholarship
Monday, March 23, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University student Dominick Pannazzo was the first South University student to receive a scholarship award from the Porter G. Pierpont Educational Fund of the Savannah Downtown Rotary Club. Pannazzo is a sophomore Dean’s List student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
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South University awarded the Caring Cup by the United Way of the Coastal Empire
Monday, March 16, 2009 — Savannah, GA
South University was awarded the prestigious Caring Cup by the United Way of the Coastal Empire for four consecutive years. The Caring Cup is a recognition award that the United Way of the Coastal Empire gives to one school in each of these five categories: Elementary, Middle, High Schools (public), private schools and Higher Education.
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South University faculty members volunteer for SORSEF
Friday, March 13, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Dr. Robert Philpot presented Savannah Arts Academy student Andrew Gearhart the South University Innovation in Medicine & Health Science Award
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South University - Savannah graduates 272 students in Winter Commencement
Friday, December 19, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University will award 272 degrees this Saturday during the university’s winter commencement held at 11:00 a.m. at the Marriott Riverfront hotel.
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South University adds university-wide focus to library
Thursday, December 11, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University named Kate Sawyer, MLS, to Director of University Libraries. The need for the position is indicative of the institution’s double digit growth over the past year. Sawyer, who most recently worked as a system librarian for Lincoln Educational Services, brings with her nearly 20 years of experience.
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South University names Dr. Robert Bohman, Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations
Tuesday, December 09, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University named Robert Bohman, Ed. D., as the Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations for the Savannah campus. Dr. Bohman brings with him over seventeen years of experience in higher education at the senior-level.
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South University names new Vice President of Admissions
Thursday, December 04, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Matthew Mills has been named South University’s Vice President of Admissions. Mills joined South University in October 2005 as a Senior Director of Admissions, and his promotion ensures a smooth transition for the Admissions function as the current Vice President of Admissions will retire at the end of this year.
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South University to host polygraph examination expert
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University’s Department of Criminal Justice will host J. Kirk Barefoot, polygraph examiner, on December 3 at 6:30 p.m. for a lecture and polygraph demonstration.
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South University launches new Accelerated Master of Business Administration program
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University is introducing an Accelerated Master of Business Administration (AMBA) at its Savannah and Montgomery campuses. Classes begin this Winter Quarter - Jan. 12, 2009.
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South University Department Chair to present at the Annual PAEA Education Forum in Savannah
Monday, October 27, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University's Physician Assistant (PA) Program is pleased to have this year's 2008 Physician Assistant Education Association's (PAEA) Education Forum right here in Savannah at the Hyatt Regency October 29 to November 2.
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South University Honors third Anesthesiologist Assistant graduating class
Friday, October 17, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Twenty-two graduate students received their hoods as part of a ceremony held in Savannah to honor the third graduating class in the history of South University's Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Sciences, which graduates anesthetists who are called Anesthesiologist Assistants.
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Student society at South University's School of Pharmacy earns national recognition
Friday, September 26, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University's student chapter of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (SSHP) has been recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) as an official ASHP chapter.
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South University - Savannah Names Todd Cellini Dean of Student Affairs
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University named Todd Cellini as the university's new Dean of Student Affairs. As Dean of Student Affairs, he is responsible the delivery of effective and high quality services to students.
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South University Names New President of Savannah Campus
Thursday, January 17, 2008 — Savannah, GA
South University has announced the appointment of Candace Goodwin as president of the Savannah Campus, with overall responsibility for academic operations, business affairs, enrollment management, and student services.
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South University Honors Second Anesthesiologist Assistant Graduating Class; Class Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Certification Exam
Monday, September 17, 2007 — Savannah, GA
Nineteen graduate students received their hoods as part of a ceremony held in Savannah on September 15 to honor only the second graduating class in the history of South University's Master of Medical Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program.
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Savannah Back to School Showcase Award Winners Announced
Sunday, August 19, 2007 — Savannah, GA
South University's Savannah campus recently participated in the Savannah Chatham County Public School's Annual Back to School Showcase.
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South University Names Bruce Mallard, PhD Interim President of Savannah, Ga. Campus
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 — Savannah, GA
Bruce Mallard, Ph.D. has been named Interim President of South University's Savannah, GA campus, replacing John Peterson who was recently named President of South University's West Palm Beach, Fla. campus.
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South University Names Dr. Goran Trajkovski Chair, Department of Information Technology; Respected Global IT Professional Joins University Faculty
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 — Savannah, GA
South University has named Dr. Goran Trajkovski chair, department of Information Technology (IT). Based at the Savannah, Ga. campus, Dr. Trajkovski will have responsibility for leading and directing the University's IT two-year, four-year and graduate programs at its Savannah, Ga., Columbia, S.C., Montgomery, Ala. and West Palm Beach, Fla. Campuses and its online campus.
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South University Extreme Makeover: Christmas Edition Brings the Magic of Christmas To Lucky Savannah Family
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 — Savannah, GA
South University faculty, staff and students were on hand to see the unveiling of a magical Christmas in Savannah, Ga. at the home of Mary Lamar and her two children Jessica (age six) and Tobias (age 14).
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Dr. Phebe H. Kerr Named Dean of Student Affairs, South University - West Palm Beach
Thursday, March 02, 2006 — Savannah, GA
Dr. Phebe H. Kerr has been named Dean of Student Affairs at the South University - West Palm Beach Campus.
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South University Names Matthew Mills Director of Admissions For Savannah, Ga. Campus
Monday, October 10, 2005 — Savannah, GA
South University has named Matthew Mills director of admissions for South University's Savannah, Ga. campus.
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