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College Of Graduate Studies News, Georgia Southern University

College of Graduate Studies: News & Publications (2016-2023)

• Double Eagle, Teacher of the Year, Marci Cochran
• Double Eagle, Teacher of the Year, Erin Cabral

College Of Public Heath News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Faculty Secure $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Promote Inclusive Excellence in Health Informatics

Sarah Funton

African American Funeral Programs

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Diagnostics & Therapeutic Sciences, Georgia Southern University

Clinical Sciences: News & Publications (2018-2023)

• Radiologic Sciences Student Recognized

Health And Kinesiology News, Georgia Southern University

Health Sciences & Kinesiology: News & Publications (2015-2023)

• Students Recognized at Dietetic Internship Pinning

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern Student Recognized for Registering 300 Bone Marrow Donors
• Waters College of Health Professions Researchers Studying Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Recent Georgia Southern Graduate named ‘Volunteer of the Year’

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Air Pollutant Levels And Asthma Emergency Room Visits In A Highly Populous Us Urban County During 2018-19, Osaremhen Ikhile, Jingjing Yin, Atin Adhikari

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Objective: Air pollutants are linked to asthma exacerbation. The study purpose was to demonstrate an association between air pollutants levels and asthma emergency room (ER) visit trends in a highly populated US urban county in Georgia during 2018-2019.

Methods: Time series analyses were conducted for the variations in daily numbers of children and adult asthma emergency room visits and changes in daily mean PM_2.5, daily mean PM₁₀ concentrations, daily max 1-hour SO₂ concentrations, daily max 1-hour NO₂ concentrations, daily max 8-hour ozone concentrations, and airborne pollen loads for 2018 to 2019 and potential trends were …

Factors Associated With The Nutritional Status Of Infants And Young Children From Rural Honduras, Ana M. Palacios, Mario Keko, Aishat Adewoye, Haresh Rochani, Asli Aslan, Dziyana Nazaruk, Ana Gisela Ramos, Weston L. Oliver, Laura Manship

Health Policy & Community Health: Faculty Publications

Objectives

Malnutrition is a major public health problem in children. Undernutrition and excessive weight at young ages are associated with life-long consequences. The main objective of this study was to characterize the sociodemographic and food insecurity factors associated with the nutritional status of rural children ages 6 to 24 months living in 27 rural communities in Intibucá, Honduras.

Methods

This secondary analysis of baseline data included a total of 402 children ages 6 to 24 months who were recruited to participate in a cluster-non-randomized trial of a community-based nutrition intervention. Data were collected in January 2021 through a survey that …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• A Statement from President Kyle Marrero About the Passing of Betty Foy Sanders
• Georgia Southern Faculty Secure $1.8 million Federal Grant to Promote Inclusive Excellence in Health Informatics

Georgia Southern University's Communication During Covid-19 Analyzed Using The Discourse Of Renewal Theory, Jessica Hickman

Honors College Theses

This research aims to analyze how Georgia Southern University handled COVID-19 through a public relations perspective using the discourse of renewal theory. In order to do this, this research looks at the communication sent from the University to the faculty, staff, and students during the time periods of March to April of 2020 and July to August of 2020. The three research questions this research will examine are: how did the University apply the discourse of renewal theory to speak to the students, faculty, and staff regarding COVID-19, how did the University use its email system to communicate with the …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Dignitaries Help University Officials Break Ground on Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern Alumni Pledge $125,000 for Tormenta FC Endowed Scholarship

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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Transmission Dynamics Of Covid-19 In Ghana And The Impact Of Public Health Interventions, Sylvia Ofori, Jessica S. Schwind, Kelly L. Sullivan, Benjamin J. Cowling, Gerardo Chowell, Isaac Fung

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

This study characterized COVID-19 transmission in Ghana in 2020 and 2021 by estimating the time-varying reproduction number (Rt) and exploring its association with various public health interventions at the national and regional levels. Ghana experienced four pandemic waves, with epidemic peaks in July 2020 and January, August, and December 2021. The epidemic peak was the highest nationwide in December 2021 with Rt ≥ 2. Throughout 2020 and 2021, per-capita cumulative case count by region increased with population size. Mobility data suggested a negative correlation between Rt and staying home during the first 90 days of the pandemic. The …

College Of Public Heath News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Graduate Credits Independent Study and Mentor for Success in Public Health

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern Graduate Credits Independent Study and Mentor for Success in Public Health

Midweek Memo, Georgia Southern University

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The Role Of Gender On Holistic Grief Effects Experienced By College Students, Christiana Olaleye, Mary Alice Varga

Journal of Higher Education & Student Affairs

This study examined the grief effects college students experience when losing a loved one and whether grief effects vary based on gender. Grief effects were outlined by the Holistic Impact of Bereavement and included emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioral, interpersonal, and spiritual effects. The researchers hypothesized that college students would experience all six grief effects, primarily emotional and cognitive effects. The researchers also hypothesized that female students would experience statistically significantly greater grief effects than male students, specifically emotional and cognitive effects. Results indicated a statistically significant difference in the emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral grief effects experienced between female and …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Approximately 4,300 Degrees Conferred During Georgia Southern’s 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
• Georgia Southern Graduate Spreads Wings, Lands New Production Career

The Use Of Silica Nanoparticles For Controlled Drug Delivery Of Nicotine, Jennifer C. Iwenofu

Honors College Theses

Drug molecules can be administered in different ways to the human body. Nanotechnology stands out over other alternatives by delivering drugs to specific locations and reducing reactivity time. In this research, the hydrogen bond between silica nanoparticles and the drug molecule, nicotine, were studied to controllably deliver nicotine by varying pH values.

College Of Public Heath News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• ‘Rising star’ graduate: Sylvia Ofori’s Journey from Ghana to Georgia Southern to Harvard

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• ‘Rising star’ Graduate: Sylvia Ofori’s Journey from Ghana to Georgia Southern to Harvard

Faculty Senate Agenda

Faculty Senate Agendas

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College Of Public Heath News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Establishes Development Council
• Georgia Southern Enlisted to Help Fight COVID-19 in Georgia’s Confinement Facilities

Gloria Washington Hendrix

African American Funeral Programs

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Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week (2020-2023)

• Changes Coming to GS COVID-19 Reporting, Monitoring
• Vaccine Shots and Boosters Remain Available on Campus
• All Units are Encouraged to Host Events/Activities During Eagle Experience
• COVID-19 Testing Still Available on Campus
• Registration for USG Renew Program Now Open

College Of Health Professions News, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• Faculty and Staff Celebrated
• Examining Racial Disparities and Cardiovascular Health

College Of Education News, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Scottish Graduate Student Finds His Footing on the Statesboro Campus
• From High-Stakes Fashion to a Special Education Classroom
• Georgia Southern Doctorate Program ‘Transforms Life’ of Spring Graduate
• New Heights: Triple Eagle Janay Daniel Blends Degrees for New Role with Leading Global Food Supplier
• ‘I Don’t Like Quitting’: Dual Certification Major Beats Hodgkin lymphoma to Walk Across the Commencement Stage on May 10