FVSU Alumna, Samantha Hutchinson Named VP of Business & Finance

SSU is proud to announce the appointment of Samantha Hutchinson as Vice President for Business and Finance, effective July 1, 2025.

Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Samantha Hutchinson as Vice President for Business and Finance, effective July 1, 2025.

In this leadership role, Hutchinson will be responsible for guiding the university’s financial strategy and operations, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, auxiliary services, and long-term fiscal planning.

“Samantha Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience in higher education finance, and we are excited to welcome her to the Tiger family,” said President Whirl. “Her leadership and financial acumen will be essential as we continue to strengthen SSU’s fiscal foundation and position the university for long-term sustainability and growth.”

Hutchinson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a minor in Economics from Fort Valley State University and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Walden University. She is also a graduate of the College Business Management Institute (CBMI) at the University of Kentucky, sponsored by the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO), and holds a certification in Cybersecurity. Most recently, she completed the University System of Georgia’s inaugural CBO Flywheel program, designed to prepare future Chief Business Officers.

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