Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to welcome Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the 15th president of Georgia’s oldest public Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Dr. Whirl starts his tenure…
Dear SSU Campus Community, As I leave Savannah State University and we prepare for the arrival of the institution’s 15th President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl, I would like to sincerely thank…
Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of the new elementary education program at Savannah State University. The program was approved by the Board of Regents of…
Savannah, GA – Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce that Chief Terry Enoch and Mrs. Michelle Adams are serving as co-chairs for the 2025 Scholarship Gala, scheduled for…
Savannah State University (SSU) proudly marked its presence at the Georgia State Capitol during its annual “Savannah State University Day” on February 18, 2025. The event, which serves to highlight…
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…
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,…
Wright, who was SSU’s first president in 1890, later rallied local and national leaders to establish National Freedom Day to memorialize President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which…
Savannah State University is pleased to announce that the 36th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival will take place from February 1- 28, 2025. “Reimagining Excellence” is this year’s central theme…
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…
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…
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…
