My Investment

Investing in the future is very important to Cheryl Saxon (’99). As a former Georgia Southern scholarship recipient, Saxon is committed to providing opportunities for students, in the hope that she can give back to the University that opened so many doors for her.

Saxon’s path to college began as a non-traditional student. After graduating from high school, she got married, had a child and then decided to go to college. Saxon chose to follow in her father’s footsteps by majoring in construction management and was grateful to learn that she was the recipient of a University Foundation scholarship.

“The scholarship made a big difference and really allowed me to focus on my studies and then gave me the opportunity to pursue a career in the construction industry. This is why I feel it is so important to help future Georgia Southern students,” Saxon said. Today, she works as a project manager for Stage Front Presentation Systems, an audio visual installation company located in Savannah, Ga.

Georgia Southern ties run deep in Saxon’s family. This month, her son, Lee, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy.