By Savannah Business Journal Staff Report
Publication Date: 2026-02-12 09:30:00
February 12, 2026 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning was in full display at Savannah State University during a recent IBM SkillsBuild workshop that had more than 400 SSU students registered for a chance to earn AI certificate badges, pick up some IBM swag, and even collect an AI headshot. The workshop included 10-minute modules such as: How to create your own Chatbot; Professional Basketball; Formula One; Football Game Experience; L’Oréal Cosmetics; GenAI and Content Creation; and Live Sports Coverage.
The event was the first workshop resulting from a partnership between SSU and IBM known as “SkillsBuild AI Freshman University Initiative.” SSU is one of only 30 institutions nationwide selected to participate in the partnership designed to transform student career preparedness through foundational AI skills while allowing students to…
