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Armstrong Atlantic State University is a state university located in Savannah, Georgia. It is a unit of the University System of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. AASU currently enrolls over 7,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 41 percent of the students are from the Savannah-Chatham County area. ^{[citation needed]} The remaining 59 percent of the student population comes from outside the Savannah-Chatham County area including Georgia, the nation, and more than 70 countries.^{[citation needed]} In the 2006-2007 academic year, the university awarded a total of 1,121 degrees; of that, 768 were baccalaureate and 265 were master's degrees.^{[citation needed]}

AASU has an economic impact on Savannah's metropolitan statistical area of more than $195.2 million.^{[citation needed]}.

Academics

Today, the university offers associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a number of areas, including adult education, communicative disorders, computer science, criminal justice, health and physical education, history, math, English, music, early childhood education, health-services administration, liberal and professional studies, middle grades education, nursing, physical therapy, public health, and more.

The College of Health Professions is the largest and most comprehensive health professions education center of its kind in Georgia.^{[citation needed]}

AASU received $1.1 million in grants from the Goizueta Foundation since 2003 to establish and support a comprehensive Hispanic/Latino recruitment and retention initiative. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $483,760 grant to AASU that will support scholarships for qualified students pursuing careers in computer science, information technology, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. The Department of Nursing received $3.4 million in grants to boost nursing enrollment, attract disadvantaged students, and expand free primary healthcare services.

The College of Education's Educational Technology Training Center was one of 13 Georgia programs to receive the Best Professional Development Program of the Year Award from the Georgia Staff Development Council.

The AASU Center for Regional Analysis works closely with the business community to assess economic issues in the region. The center has been cited as one of the few in the country forecasting local economic conditions. ^{[citation needed]}

Campus

AASU's main 268-acre (1.08 km²) campus is located on Abercorn Street in Southside Savannah, near the Savannah Mall. In addition to the main campus, AASU (along with Georgia Southern University and the College of Coastal Georgia) operates the Brunswick Center in Glynn County and the Liberty Center in Liberty County.

University facilities include a student union, multimedia classrooms, five computer labs, writing and math tutorial labs, an advisement center, an honors suite, three theaters, and an art gallery. The campus also offers a recreation center, lighted tennis courts, two indoor basketball courts, an indoor heated swimming pool, an indoor running track, a fitness center/weight room, and a baseball diamond.

History

The university was founded in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College, and was originally housed in the historic Armstrong House adjacent to Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah. The Armstrong House was originally donated to the city by the family of George F. Armstrong. The college eventually grew to encompass six buildings in the Forsyth and Monterey Square areas of Savannah. In 1959, as Armstrong College of Savannah, it became a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents conferred four-year status on Armstrong State College in 1964. Two years later, in 1966, the college moved to its present 268-acre (1.08 km²) site, a gift from the Mills B. Lane Foundation and Donald Livingston. It was designated a university by the Georgia Board of Regents in 1996 and its name was changed to Armstrong Atlantic State University. Additional buildings joined the six original structures as Armstrong added professional and graduate programs and quadrupled in size. ^{[citation needed]}

Student activities

The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities. AASU currently has more than 70 student clubs, several Greek organizations, and academic honor societies. It also publishes a student-run newspaper, The Inkwell, which is a multi-award winning publication. Other activities students have access to are student dramatic, choral, and instrumental groups, and the Faculty Lecture Series. AASU hosts nationally-known speakers, contemporary concerts, art exhibits, and performances by classical and modern artists.

Athletics

Armstrong Atlantic State University's athletics program (the Pirates) competes at the NCAA Division II level and the school is a charter member of the Peach Belt Conference. Men's athletic teams include basketball, baseball, tennis, and golf. Women's teams include basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, golf, and soccer. Of note, the men's and women's tennis teams have been quite successful, with the women's team earning NCAA National Championships in 1995, 1996, 2005, 2008, and 2009. The men's team are winners of the 2008 and 2009 championships. The AASU Men's and Women's Tennis Team both finished first in the 2008 and 2009 Division II National Championships.

Notable alumni

Name	Class year	Notability	Reference(s)
Heath Schroyer		men's basketball coach at the University of Wyoming

References

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+'''Armstrong Atlantic State University''' is a [[State university system|state university]] located in [[Savannah, Georgia]]. It is a unit of the [[University System of Georgia]] and is [[School accreditation|accredited]] by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]. AASU currently enrolls over 7,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 41 percent of the students are from the [[Savannah, Georgia|Savannah]]-Chatham County area. {{Fact|date=July 2008}} The remaining 59 percent of the student population comes from outside the Savannah-Chatham County area including Georgia, the nation, and more than 70 countries.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} In the 2006-2007 academic year, the university awarded a total of 1,121 degrees; of that, 768 were [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] and 265 were master's degrees.{{Fact|date=July 2008}}
-Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences, along with outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,600 students, Armstrong is a teaching-first university, small enough to foster a hands-on learning environment with a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100 academic programs that prepare graduates for success in their professions and leadership in their communities. Our location, just fifteen minutes from historic downtown Savannah and 25 miles from Tybee Island beaches, makes this 268-acre arboretum campus a popular destination for students who seek a unique college environment that brims with learning and career opportunities.  Students at Armstrong immerse themselves in historic Savannah once a window to the past and a forward-thinking city of career opportunities from health care to science and engineering, to education and the arts. Armstrong is part of the University System of Georgia.
+AASU has an economic impact on Savannah's metropolitan statistical area of more than $195.2 million.{{fact|date=July 2008}}.
-== History ==
-Armstrong Atlantic State University was founded as Armstrong Junior College in 1935 by Mayor Thomas Gamble and city supporters. The inaugural class consisted of 168 students and a group of eight faculty and staff. The college was housed in the historic Armstrong House in downtown Savannah, a gift to the city from the family of George F. Armstrong.
-In 1959, as Armstrong College of Savannah, it became a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia. In 1964, the Board of Regents conferred four-year status on Armstrong State College.
-In January 1966, the college moved to its present suburban campus, a gift from Donald Livingston and the Mills B. Lane Foundation. Eight buildings were constructed on the campus' original 250 acres. Additional buildings joined the original structures as Armstrong added professional and graduate programs. In 1993, work began on transforming the grounds into an arboretum, a popular destination of garden groups from nearby cities and states.
-In 1996, the institution gained state university status and a new name: Armstrong Atlantic State University. It opened the Liberty Center in Hinesville in 1997. The university celebrated its 75th anniversary and inaugurated Dr. Linda M. Bleicken as its seventh president  in 2010.
-Today, Armstrong serves more than 7,600 students of all ages from across the U.S. and more than 75 countries.
-===Armstrong in the Community===
-Since its inception as a city-owned junior college, Armstrong has been a strong partner with its neighbors in Savannah and the low country. Armstrong graduates have taught generations of school children, cared for thousands of patients, and helped to keep the community safe. In addition, the university has created a wide variety of courses and degrees to meet the ever-changing needs of business, industry and the military.
-From the moment the lights went up on the first Masquers' theatrical production, the college has enriched the life of the community through hundreds of cultural offerings from plays and concerts to art gallery exhibits and lectures each year. The Pirates' athletic teams bring excitement and an impressive string of national championships.
-A culture of leadership and community service sends Armstrong students into surrounding localities as volunteers and interns in a variety of activities from fundraising to delivering vital assistance to those who need it most.
 ==Academics==
+Today, the university offers [[associate's]], bachelor's, [[master's]], and doctoral degree programs in a number of areas, including adult education, communicative disorders, computer science, criminal justice, health and physical education, history, math, English, music, early childhood education, health-services administration, liberal and professional studies, middle grades education, nursing, physical therapy, public health, and more.
-Armstrong is Savannah’s teaching-first university, where professors devote themselves to the classroom and equip ambitious students with the skills and habits of mind to transition confidently into the professional world. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate assistants. Student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. Study abroad and honors programs offer enriching opportunities on campus and beyond. Undergraduates participate in research across a variety of disciplines.
+The College of Health Professions is the largest and most comprehensive health professions education center of its kind in Georgia.{{fact|date=July 2008}}
-Armstrong offers more than 100+ academic programs via its College of Education, College of Health Professions, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science and Technology, and Graduate Studies programs. In addition to bachelor and master’s degrees, the university offers a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
+AASU received $1.1 million in grants from the Goizueta Foundation since 2003 to establish and support a comprehensive Hispanic/Latino recruitment and retention initiative. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $483,760 grant to AASU that will support scholarships for qualified students pursuing careers in computer science, information technology, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics.  The Department of Nursing received $3.4 million in grants to boost nursing enrollment, attract disadvantaged students, and expand free primary healthcare services.
-===College of Education===
-Nationally accredited and recognized, Armstrong’s College of Education offers a variety of degree programs via two primary departments: Childhood & Exceptional Student Education and Adolescent & Adult Education.  Our graduates consistently excel in their field, earning leadership positions in education administration and recognition as master teachers and teachers of the year. In 2010 the college received continued accreditation under performance-oriented standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
+The College of Education's Educational Technology Training Center was one of 13 Georgia programs to receive the Best [[Professional Development]] Program of the Year Award from the Georgia Staff Development Council.
-===College of Health Professions===
-As one of the largest health education centers in the state of Georgia, Armstrong’s College of Health Professions offers a range of academic programs that prepare students for careers in nursing, public health, health administration, and the allied health professions. Armstrong graduates are highly recruited in their fields. From associate through masters and doctoral degrees, the College of Health Professions continually responds to the health and wellness needs of an ever-growing and changing population. Departments include: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Sciences and Respiratory Therapy. Online degrees are available in Medical Technology and Radiologic Science.
+The AASU Center for Regional Analysis works closely with the business community to assess economic issues in the region. The center has been cited as one of the few in the country forecasting local economic conditions. {{fact|date=July 2008}}
-===College of Liberal Arts===
-Liberal arts have been the foundation of education at Armstrong since our founding. Graduates from our many departments and interdisciplinary programs are among our region's finest and most successful leaders in such areas as government, criminal justice, law, business, and entertainment. Students in the College of Liberal Arts study the arts, humanities, and social sciences in the classroom and beyond through internships, performances, exhibitions, undergraduate research projects and study abroad programs. Departments include Art, Music and Theatre; Criminal Justice; Social & Political Science; Economics; History; Languages, Literature & Philosophy; Interdisciplinary Programs; and Military Science/ROTC.
+==Campus==
-===College of Science and Technology===
+AASU's main {{convert|268|acre|km2|sing=on}} campus is located on Abercorn Street in Southside Savannah, near the [[Savannah Mall]]. In addition to the main campus, AASU (along with [[Georgia Southern University]] and the [[College of Coastal Georgia]]) operates the Brunswick Center in [[Glynn County, Georgia|Glynn County]] and the Liberty Center in [[Liberty County, Georgia|Liberty County]].
-With an emphasis on creating student research opportunities and preparing students for exciting careers and challenging graduate programs, the College of Science and Technology provides programs of study through these departments: Biology, Chemistry & Physics; Computer Science & Information Technology; Engineering; Mathematics; and Psychology. Incoming freshmen may compete for participation in research projects before they begin their first semester thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
+University facilities include a student union, multimedia classrooms, five [[computer lab]]s, writing and math tutorial labs, an advisement center, an honors suite, three theaters, and an [[art gallery]]. The campus also offers a recreation center, lighted [[tennis court]]s, two indoor [[basketball court]]s, an indoor heated [[swimming pool]], an indoor running track, a fitness center/weight room, and a [[baseball diamond]].
-==Location and Campus==
-Armstrong welcomes students to a one-of-a-kind college environment. The main campus of the university is located in a suburban setting 15 minutes from historic downtown Savannah on a 268-acre arboretum campus. Students can immerse themselves in historic Savannah, which teems with art galleries, cafes, fountains and historic squares and festivals. The Armstrong campus is an educational gem, a peaceful and purpose-driven university on beautiful botanical grounds.
+== History ==
-A 61,000 square foot Student Union that opened in 2010 quickly became the hub of student academic activities and entertainment. Featured in architectural magazines, the Union houses a 300-seat food court, 200-seat movie theatre, ballroom, bookstore, coffee shop, convenience store, and expansive porches and lounge areas that overlook campus. Next door is the Lane Library where students can work, study and conduct research among thousands of books, journals, and online resources.
+The university was founded in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College, and was originally housed in the historic Armstrong House adjacent to [[Forsyth Park]] in downtown Savannah. The Armstrong House was originally donated to the city by the family of [[George F. Armstrong]]. The college eventually grew to encompass six buildings in the Forsyth and [[Squares of Savannah, Georgia#Monterey Square|Monterey Square]] areas of Savannah. In 1959, as Armstrong College of Savannah, it became a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia. The Board of Regents conferred four-year status on Armstrong State College in 1964. Two years later, in 1966, the college moved to its present {{convert|268|acre|km2|sing=on}} site, a gift from the [[Mills Lane (banker)|Mills B. Lane]] Foundation and Donald Livingston. It was designated a university by the [[Georgia Board of Regents]] in 1996 and its name was changed to Armstrong Atlantic State University.  Additional buildings joined the six original structures as Armstrong added professional and graduate programs and quadrupled in size. {{fact|date=July 2008}}
-The Student Recreation Center has fully equipped workout areas and a swimming pool.  Intramural fields are home to spirited on-campus rivalries as well as club sports teams.
-===Liberty Center/Hinesville Location===
-Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Liberty Center in Hinesville offers quality academic programs and dedicated faculty, bringing higher education to residents of Liberty County and surrounding areas, and also providing special services to Fort Stewart military and military families.  A variety of programs are offered or supported, including associate’s degrees in arts and applied sciences, and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice, nursing, early childhood education, middle grades education, and liberal studies.
-==Student Housing==
-More than 1,400 students live on campus. Prospective students are happy to learn about Windward Commons. This brand new suite-style residential community which opened in 2010 especially for freshmen, features key-card entry, wireless Internet, common social areas, two full kitchens, two laundry facilities, outdoor barbecue areas, and two classrooms—all designed to make the campus experience the best it can be. Housing facilities are just minutes from classroom buildings, the Student Union, Lane Library, and recreational facilities and fields.
-==Campus Life==
-With Savannah as your playground, students have access to all of the history, culture, and beauty the low country has to offer. And inevitably, the southern hospitality of the city spills into the lives and hearts of everyone at Armstrong—a tight-knit community with plenty of opportunities for students to find their place and participate in extracurricular programs, organizations, performances, forums, and athletics.
-More than 95 student organizations and activity groups provide events that promote personal and organizational development. Greek life is growing, with nine fraternity and sorority organizations. The Student Government Association, Graduate Student Coordinating Council, and Campus Union Board offer many opportunities for involvement, leadership and entertainment. For those interested in communications and publishing, The Inkwell student newspaper is published on Fridays when classes are in session. Armstrong’s student literature and art magazine, Calliope, received a First Place/Special Merit award from the American Scholastic Press Association in 2010.
-Celebrate Armstrong is a favorite tradition which happens every October—a day full of festival activities, entertainment, and friendly competition. Comprised of student volunteers, the Campus Union Board is responsible for planning campus entertainment, from big time music acts like Gym Class Heroes and Maroon Five to comedians, speakers, and novelties.
-Armstrong students have numerous opportunities to give back to the community. The university began the Initiative for Civic Engagement in 2009, making community service an active part of the curriculum. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni turn out for joint outreach projects or the twice yearly Treasure Savannah Day of Service.
+==Student activities==
+The university offers a variety of [[extracurricular activities]]. AASU currently has more than 70 student clubs, several [[Greek organizations]], and academic honor societies. It also publishes a student-run newspaper, The Inkwell, which is a multi-award winning publication. Other activities students have access to are student dramatic, choral, and instrumental groups, and the Faculty Lecture Series. AASU hosts nationally-known speakers, contemporary [[concerts]], [[art exhibit]]s, and performances by classical and modern artists.
-==Athletics==
+===Athletics===
-Armstrong Atlantic State University is a premier NCAA Division II athletic department and is a charter member of the Peach Belt Conference. The Armstrong men's and women's tennis teams have captured five NCAA Division II national championships over the last three seasons alone and Armstrong owns eight NCAA Division II national championships overall. The Pirates also own 33 Peach Belt Conference champions, 82 NCAA Championship appearances, and 174 All-Americans in the history of Armstrong athletics.  Armstrong fields 11 intercollegiate sports - baseball, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's tennis, men's cross country, women's soccer and volleyball.
+Armstrong Atlantic State University's athletics program (the '''Pirates''') competes at the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division II (NCAA)|Division II]] level and the school is a charter member of the [[Peach Belt Conference]]. Men's athletic teams include [[basketball]], [[baseball]], [[tennis]], and [[golf]]. Women's teams include basketball, [[softball]], [[volleyball]], tennis, golf, and [[soccer]].  Of note, the men's and women's [[tennis]] teams have been quite successful, with the women's team earning [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] National Championships in 1995, 1996, 2005, 2008, and 2009. The men's team are winners of the 2008 and 2009 championships. The AASU Men's and Women's Tennis Team both finished first in the 2008 and 2009 Division II National Championships.
+==Notable alumni==
-Students also enjoy a fun and friendly array of intramural and club sports from flag football and ultimate Frisbee to bowling, basketball, and billiards.
+{{AlumniStart}}
+{{Alum|name=[[Heath Schroyer]]|year=|nota=men's basketball coach at the [[University of Wyoming]]|ref=}}
+{{AlumniEnd}}
-==Alumni==
+== References ==
+{{reflist|2}}
-Armstrong has more than 23,000 alumni who are assets to their professions and their communities across the state of Georgia, the U.S. and the world. Armstrong Magazine is published for alumni and other key constituents twice a year.
 == External links ==
+*[https://secure.gacollege411.org/applications/USG_Common_App_Short/apply.html?application_id=3379 Apply at Armstrong]
-[http://www.armstrong.edu Official Armstrong web site]
-[http://www.athletics.armstrong.edu Pirate Athletics]
+*[http://www.armstrong.edu www.armstrong.edu] -- Official web site
-[http://www.armstrong.edu/About/news_and_events/compass Armstrong Magazine]
+*[http://www.athletics.armstrong.edu/ www.athletics.armstrong.edu] -- Official athletics web site
-[http://www.armstrong.edu/index.php/About/news/homepage_news_main/ Armstrong News Archives]
+*[http://www.armstrong.edu/Students/index/students_welcome Student Life at Armstrong]
-[http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/Alumni/alumni_welcome Armstrong Alumni]
+*[http://www.library.armstrong.edu/ www.library.armstrong.edu] Official Lane Library web site
+*[http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/InstVC.asp?inunid=5173 Peterson's College Overview]
-[http://www.armstrong.edu/facebook Armstrong Facebook]
+*[http://ship.armstrong.edu/ S.H.I.P.] (AASU Student Help and Information Program)
+*[http://online.armstrong.edu/ Vista Login] (Online Learning @ AASU)
+*[http://jobs.armstrong.edu Human Resources - Employment Opportunities]
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v t e Education in Savannah, Georgia
Colleges and universities	Armstrong Georgia Southern Georgia Tech Savannah Medical College of Georgia Mercer University School of Medicine Savannah State Savannah Tech SCAD Skidaway Institute of Oceanography South University
Savannah-Chatham County public high schools	Beach Groves Islands Jenkins Johnson New Hampstead Savannah Savannah Arts Windsor Forest
Private high schools	Benedictine Calvary Day Memorial Day St Andrew's St. Vincent's Savannah Christian Savannah Country Day

v t e University System of Georgia
Research universities	Augusta University Georgia State University Georgia Tech University of Georgia
Comprehensive universities	Georgia Southern University Kennesaw State University University of West Georgia Valdosta State University
State universities	Albany State University Clayton State University Columbus State University Fort Valley State University Georgia College & State University Georgia Southwestern State University Middle Georgia State University University of North Georgia Savannah State University
State colleges	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Atlanta Metropolitan State College College of Coastal Georgia Dalton State College East Georgia State College Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Highlands College Gordon State College South Georgia State College
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v t e Peach Belt Conference
Members	Augusta Jaguars Clayton State Lakers Columbus State Cougars Flagler Saints Georgia College Bobcats Georgia Southwestern State Hurricanes Lander Bearcats Middle Georgia State Knights (joining in 2025) North Georgia Nighthawks USC Aiken Pacers USC Beaufort Sand Sharks
Affiliates	Alabama–Huntsville Chargers Albany State Golden Rams Central State Marauders Claflin Panthers Embry–Riddle Eagles Montevallo Falcons Nova Southeastern Sharks (leaving in 2024) Shorter Hawks (leaving in 2024)