Posts Tagged ‘Savannah State University’
Black Entrepreneur Panel Announced for First Ever Savannah “Black In Business” Event
On Wednesday, July 20, the first ever “Black in Business” event for Savannah-area black business owners and aspiring black entrepreneurs will take place. The event will include the following panel of successful local black business owners who will share their stories and answer questions about their entrepreneurial journey
Read MoreSavannah State University’s GenCyber Tiger Guardians Summer Camp: June 6 – 10
Savannah State University (SSU) is partnering with area school systems and other local community partners to offer summer camps for middle and high school students, providing exciting learning opportunities and…
Read MoreSavannah State University to Offer New Data Analytics Degree Program
The University System of Georgia (USG) has approved Savannah State University (SSU) to offer a new, high-demand degree in Data Analytics beginning this fall. The Data Analytics degree program is a joint effort between three of SSU’s colleges: College of Business Administration, College of Sciences and Technology and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and draws on critical competencies from each area of study.
Read MoreSavannah State University Obtains $830,000 for New Computer Science Degree Track
Savannah State University has been awarded more than $830,000 from the U.S. Department of Education to offer a new modeling and simulation program (MSP) option within the Computer Science Technology degree program. The MSP aims to build graduates’ computer science credentials and to increase the number of minority students and women in the computer science field, both of which are underrepresented.
Read MoreThree Undergraduates Win Seed Money at Savannah State University’s Tiger’s Den Business Pitch Competition
On Monday, April 4th, a select group of Savannah State University (SSU) undergraduate students competed in the Tiger’s Den Business Pitch Competition at the Mary C. Torian Auditorium within the Howard Jordan Building. The six entrepreneurs pitched their business plans to a panel of judges with the ultimate goal of winning a total of $4,500 in seed money from SSU’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).
Read MoreSavannah State University to host a business pitch competition for students this April
Over the past two months, the finalists have been developing their business plans and practicing their pitches with the guidance and encouragement of SCORE volunteers. The finals are set to take place this April. Click to learn more about attending the pitch competition.
Read MoreSavannah State University awarded $900,000 grant to increase entrepreneurship education
Savannah State University has been awarded a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to operate a Minority Colleges and Universities pilot project in Savannah. The goal of the project is to lay the foundation for future generations of entrepreneurial leaders and innovators to help strengthen U.S. global competitiveness, job creation, and the overall U.S. economy.
Read MoreSavannah State Announces New Computer Information Systems, Logistics & Supply Chain Degree
Savannah State University is helping meet the demand for innovation and tech workers in the shipping logistics industry by offering a new Computer Information Systems, Logistics, and Supply Chain Degree (CILS).
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