Savannah State University Announces 2025 Scholarship Gala
Savannah State University (SSU) is pleased to announce the 26th Anniversary Scholarship Gala will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Convention Center. The…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl Named President of Savannah State University
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Jermaine Whirl president of Savannah State University (SSU), effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, an Aspen Fellow,…
Savannah State University Kicks off Black History Month
SSU kicked off #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring history makers and change agents! 🎉 We hosted our inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards ceremony, celebrating some of our brightest young alumni. Stay tuned…
Savannah State University Announces 40 Under 40 Recipients
Savannah State University (SSU) recently announced the inaugural Class of 40 Under 40 Awards recipients, a prestigious recognition to applaud the outstanding success stories of its young alumni and inspire…
SSU Celebrates 134th Founders Day Observance
Executive Director of the State Bar of Georgia Damon Elmore, ’93, delivered the keynote address for SSU’s 134th Founders Day Observance. In a ceremony that celebrated the university’s rich heritage,…
SSU Alum Kareem McMichael Featured in Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40
The annual publication recognizes 40 successful and civic-minded leaders among hundreds of nominations from across Georgia. Kareem McMichael was one of only two honored from Savannah, the other being Syed…
Chief Terry Enoch Named SSU 2024 Homecoming Parade Marshall
Chief Terry Enoch will serve as parade marshal for the 2024 Savannah State University (SSU) Homecoming parade, which will take place in Downtown Savannah on Saturday, October 26, at 9…
SSU Facilities Master Plan – Community Feedback is Requested
Earlier this year, Savannah State University received funding from the University System of Georgia to update the Facilities Master Plan. The Facilities Master Plan is a roadmap that helps institutions…
Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Founders Day Awards
Savannah State University is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Savannah State University Founders Day awards. Nominations can be submitted for the Richard R. Wright Award of Excellence and the…
Hurricane Milton – Latest Updates & Real-Time Activity
Stay informed with the latest updates on Hurricane Milton’s impact on Savannah State University, including safety alerts, campus closures, and essential resources for students and staff. Access real-time information to ensure preparedness during severe weather events.
Alumni Profile: Meet Aly Keys
A native Savannahian who grew up attending summer camps on the Savannah State University (SSU) campus, Aly Keys started his academic journey at SSU in 2020 as a mass communications…
Celebrating Savannah #912 – Day with Aaron R. Whitely
Chatham County Commissioner Aaron R. Whitely is a community activist, entrepreneur and advocate for education representing District 6. He received his bachelor’s in mass communication and a master’s in public…
