https://absolonkent.net/projects/ssunews The latest university, alumni, athletics, and campus event news from Savannah State University. en-us Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:52:02 GMT Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Tiger Wire generate-rss.js https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/7/football-tigers-to-appear-twice-on-espn-platforms.aspx https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/7/football-tigers-to-appear-twice-on-espn-platforms.aspx Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT athletics Savannah State Athletics Savannah State will be featured twice this season on ESPN+ as a part of the SIAC television schedule. The Tigers October 3 home matchup against Allen and the October 31 road contest against Benedict, will both be aired on ESPN+. https://x.com/savannahstate/status/2085778476401885390?s=20 https://x.com/savannahstate/status/2085778476401885390?s=20 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT events Savannah State University (X) Thank you to our community partners for donations as we welcome our Tigers back home. https://savannahstate.edu/news/academics/savannah-state-university-welcomes-class-of-2030-during-move-in-day-aug-8/ https://savannahstate.edu/news/academics/savannah-state-university-welcomes-class-of-2030-during-move-in-day-aug-8/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT university SSU Office of Communications SAVANNAH, Ga. — SSU will welcome 800 freshmen during Fall 2026 Move-In Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the university expands its traditional orientation into a full week of programming running Aug. 8–16 ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 17. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BcdF68Vp4/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BcdF68Vp4/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT university Savannah State University (Facebook) SAVANNAH, Ga. — Faculty and staff opened the annual Faculty & Staff Institute with departmental updates and President Whirl's State of the University address, and recognized colleagues marking 5 to 30 years of service, ahead of students returning to campus for move-in. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/savannah-state-university_tiger-nation-were-headed-to-orangeburg-activity-7490111876828250112-eGNB?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAHtWWsB7FFYr18p3JLskI_kfGDNwE5OodI https://www.linkedin.com/posts/savannah-state-university_tiger-nation-were-headed-to-orangeburg-activity-7490111876828250112-eGNB?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAAHtWWsB7FFYr18p3JLskI_kfGDNwE5OodI Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT events Savannah State University Office of Communications the Savannah State Tailgate Experience on Saturday, Aug. 29, before the Savannah State vs. South Carolina State matchup at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. Photo courtesy of Savannah State University Office of Communications. https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/3/tigers-unveil-fall-football-training-camp-schedule.aspx https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/3/tigers-unveil-fall-football-training-camp-schedule.aspx Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT athletics Walter Moore, SSU Athletics SAVANNAH, Ga. — It's a new day on the Marsh with a new team, a new leader and a new plan, as new head football coach Thomas Howard leads the Savannah State Tigers into fall camp on August 3 ahead of their season opener against South Carolina State on August 29. https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/3/mens-golf-allen-selected-as-head-golf-coach.aspx https://ssuathletics.com/news/2026/8/3/mens-golf-allen-selected-as-head-golf-coach.aspx Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT athletics Joshua C. Jackson, SSU Athletics SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah State University has announced the hiring of Kelly Allen as the new head golf coach for both the Tiger men's and women's programs, after he spent the previous two seasons restarting the women's golf program at Edward Waters University. https://absolonkent.net/projects/ssunews/#n5 n5 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT alumni April Dobbs, SSUNAA San Diego Chapter SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The SSUNAA San Diego Chapter was proud to welcome Savannah State University President Dr. Jermaine Whirl for his first official visit with our chapter. During an engaging and transparent conversation, Dr. Whirl shared an inspiring update on the University's progress, priorities and vision for the future. Chapter members left energized by the direction of SSU and even more committed to advancing Tiger pride and impact on the West Coast. And there's even more to celebrate ahead! In 2027, the San Diego Chapter will mark 10 years of connection, service and Savannah State excellence on the West Coast. Plans are already underway for a commemorative 10th Anniversary Celebration on March 20, 2027, honoring the chapter's journey while looking boldly toward what's next. https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=8c2035d473f91a90c28b75b64&id=e1f9a7f608 https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=8c2035d473f91a90c28b75b64&id=e1f9a7f608 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT alumni SSUNAA Metro Atlanta Chapter ATLANTA, Ga. — The Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association has published its latest newsletter, with updates on chapter events and news for Tiger alumni in the Atlanta area. https://savannahstate.edu/news/academics/savannah-state-universitys-dr-tara-cox-honored-nationally-for-excellence-and-leadership-in-mammalogy-education/ https://savannahstate.edu/news/academics/savannah-state-universitys-dr-tara-cox-honored-nationally-for-excellence-and-leadership-in-mammalogy-education/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT university SSU Office of Communications SAVANNAH, Ga. — Dr. Tara Cox, professor and coordinator of SSU's Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences program, has received the American Society of Mammalogists' Joseph Grinnell Award for sustained excellence in mammalogy education. https://savannahstate.edu/news/campus-life/savannah-state-university-welcomes-torrance-garvin-as-new-chief-of-police-in-official-swearing-in-ceremony/ https://savannahstate.edu/news/campus-life/savannah-state-university-welcomes-torrance-garvin-as-new-chief-of-police-in-official-swearing-in-ceremony/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT university SSU Office of Communications SAVANNAH, Ga. — SSU held an official swearing-in ceremony for new Chief of Police Torrance Garvin, who took over the department on April 1 after more than three decades with the Savannah Police Department. https://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_5222cf67-c7b4-4678-b093-0cc4883d564b.html https://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_5222cf67-c7b4-4678-b093-0cc4883d564b.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT university Bree Buffington, The Tiger's Roar SAVANNAH, Ga. — President Dr. Jermaine Whirl, joined by members of the Chatham County Legislative Delegation, announced a historic $42.8 million state appropriation that will fund campus facility improvements under the university's Student Wellness and Engagement Facilities Project.