Georgia Southern University Athletics

No one was a more passionate supporter of his alma mater, Georgia Southern University, than Mike Sanders … His remarkable generosity, enthusiastic involvement and dedicated leadership roles in the university community created an indelible legacy that will continue to influence the university’s future for years to come … In 2015, Mike was honored with the Alumnus of the Year Award for his contributions … He served as a member and chair of various boards and committees, including the Georgia Southern Foundation Board of Trustees, culminating in his role as chair … Was instrumental in the formation of the Atlanta Chapter of Southern Boosters as well as the planning and fundraising of several large-scale projects over the years, including the Ted Smith Family Football Operations Center … He and his family endowed a scholarship at the university for students in the Honors Program, just one of his many efforts to help young people find their own path to success, as Mike did after his foundational years at Georgia Southern … Mike passed away suddenly in January of 2024.