Georgia university opens learning centre in Ireland

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A Georgia university has officially opened a learning centre in Ireland.

Savannah Morning News reports Georgia Southern University leaders travelled to Wexford last week for the ceremonial event.

A news release from the university says the centre stems from a long-time partnership between the town and Savannah, and Georgia Southern’s Center for Irish Research and Teaching. The school says many Savannah residents claim Irish ancestry and can trace ancestors specifically to Wexford.

University president Kyle Marrero met Ireland President Michael D. Higgins during the visit. The school says it marked the first official meeting between a Georgia Southern president and a foreign head of state.

The school says Georgia Southern is the first public university in the United States to open an outreach learning facility in Ireland.

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Information from: Savannah Morning News, http://www.savannahnow.com