SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new report proves that Savannah State University (SSU) continues to play a vital role in the economic development of the region.

According to research released by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Savannah State contributed $164.4 million to Georgia’s economy in fiscal year 2024.

The report measures the economic contributions of the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 26 public colleges and universities, showing that SSU’s economic impact increased by 9.3% compared to FY 2023.

The study highlights the combined effects of institutional spending, student spending, and capital investment.

At SSU, these dollars flow directly into the regional economy through salaries and wages, operating expenses, student expenditures, and local pu

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