Jeffrey Tarver of MGA’s School of Education & Behavioral Sciences is the founder of a non-profit organization that teaches life skills to participants through sports and activities.
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Middle Georgia State Introduces New Schools in Academic Reorganization
A new academic organizational structure will help Middle Georgia State (MGA) strengthen efforts to create smaller, supportive communities of students, faculty and others within the University as a whole.
Finding Greatness: Moreh Jackson
Psychology major Moreh Jackson traveled abroad three times as an MGA student, either for study or service learning. Now she is on her way to Scotland to pursue a Ph.D.
600+ Students Set to Receive Degrees at MGA’s Fall Graduation
Nearly 630 students are eligible to collect their diplomas from Middle Georgia State University at fall graduation ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13. Col. Lyle K. Drew, commander, 78th Air Base Wing, Robins Air Force Base, will be the commencement speaker.
Finding Greatness: Zakeyia Westberry
Zakeyia Westberry, an education major and member of the Cochran Campus Activities Board, recently published a book of her poetry.
Middle Georgia State Education Major Successfully Mixes Her Studies with Entrepreneurship
Once she became a junior at Middle Georgia State University, Allie Keel made the same discovery many students make when they begin taking upper-level courses: balancing a job with a full college workload is a challenge.
Finding Greatness: Dr. Rebecca Nees
Dr. Rebecca Nees played a key role in the development of MGA’s new sociology minor and is teaching in the University’s inaugural Summer Scholars program. Learn
Finding Greatness: Jordan Rigdon
Jordan Rigdon, who is graduating with a B.S. in early childhood special education, is MGA’s 2018 Academic Recognition Day Scholar.
MGA Faculty Presents at National Conference
Assistant Professor of Social Dr. Kiana Battle received Faculty Development Funds for the Spring 2018 semester. She had the opportunity to present at the 29th National Youth -At-Risk Conference in Savannah Georgia this month. She also submitted this information to the Teacher Education and Social Work Department.
Finding Greatness: Lizzie Mathias
One of MGA’s most active and accomplished students, graduating senior Lizzie Mathias plans to begin her career as a social worker helping children. Learn more about her plans after graduation here.