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SSU set to hold Founders Day on Nov 14

Pictured: The Class of 1900
Front row, left to right: M. L. Whitmire, R.R. Wright (President), O. C. Suggs, (Vice President), E. W. Bisard Back row, left to right: J.W.G. Haigler, F.A. Fields (Class Vice President), E. W. Houstoun (Class President), S. A. Grant (Class Secretary), E. McIntosh (Class Treasurer), E. A. Overstreet
Photo Source: Savannah State University Archives, Asa H Gordon Library

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State University will celebrate Founders Day and present its legacy awards on Thursday, Nov. 14, beginning at 9:30 am, in the Savannah State University Student Union building. The event is free and open to the public.

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SSUNAA/DSUAA Florida Chapter Announce Raffle Fundraiser Winner

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Linda Denton was recently announced as the winner of the joint Savannah State University National Alumni Association / Delaware State University Alumni Association Florida Chapter fundraiser raffle. Mrs. Denton, a member of SSUNAA Valdosta Alumni Chapter, won a three day / two night package at the Star Island Resort and Spa in the Kissimmee/Orlando, Fla. area. The winning ticket was drawn and announced on February 10 at halftime of the Savannah State University Winter Homecoming basketball game between Savannah State University and Morgan State University.

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Savannah State celebrates Founders Day

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SAVANNAH, Ga.  — Savannah State University hosted the annual Founder’s Day observance on November 16 to celebrates the history of the institution and those who have contributed to its success.

The university presented the Cyrus C. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award to Wilburn Joe Eason, a 1973 graduate for his extraordinary support and loyalty to SSU. Dr. Margaret C. Robinson, a 1952 of Savannah State, and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Donnie Cochran, a 1976 graduate, were the recipients of Richard R. Wright Award of Excellence. Continue reading “Savannah State celebrates Founders Day”