Valdosta State University
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Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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Nathaniel Banton
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Catherine Boatman
Biology
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Casey Irwin
Psychology
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Jamie Flythe
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Ashley Griffin
Biology and Spanish
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VSU's Theodore Johnson Experiences Real-World Politics as Georgia House of Representatives Intern
Theodore Johnson came to Valdosta State University as an honors pre-med biology major dead set on becoming a doctor. Then he ran into trouble.
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Internship - Apr 20
Bryce Whitford Named VSU College of the Arts Top Graduate
Hamilton Bryce Whitford of Warner Robins, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2018 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University.
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Academic Award - Apr 5
Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy Students Present Research at Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting
Five students from Valdosta State University's Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy presented original research at the Southeastern Psychological Association 64th annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina, March 6-9.
Victoria LeCroy
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Research / Grant - Mar 14
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Chanraksmi Khuam Pel Awarded 2018 Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship
Chanraksmi Khuam Pel of Kingsland, Georgia, has earned the 2018 Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship.
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Scholarship - Mar 6
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VSU Introduces China to American Jazz
The seven-member Valdosta State University Honors Jazz Combo will introduce East Asia to the unique sounds of the American art form of jazz when it travels to China March 9-17.
Daniel Lawrence
Kendrick Jacobs
Nathaniel Banton
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Mar 1
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VSU's Theseus Jackson Named All-American at National Flag Football Championships
Valdosta State University's Theseus Jackson recently earned All-American honors for the second consecutive year at the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association National Flag Football Championships in Pensacola, Florida.
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Sports - Feb 22
Seven VSU Students Earn National Engaged Leader Award from Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Sucess
Seven Valdosta State University students earned the National Engaged Leader Award from Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success during the Fall 2017 semester.
Brett Mosier
Asia White
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Leadership - Feb 6
Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2017 Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success Inductees
Valdosta State University announces the names of those students who were inducted into Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success during the Fall 2017 semester.
Caitlyn Smith
Jasmine Sisk
Breanna Wood
Teighlor Livingston
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Honor Society - Feb 6
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VSU's Nina Guyette Studies Pop Culture, History, Art in Japan
Valdosta State University student Nina Guyette recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Japan through The Kakehashi Pop Culture Project, a fully funded youth exchange program sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. She was one of 25 students from across the United States chosen to participate.
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Study Abroad - Feb 13
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Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2017 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2017.
Hunter Pope
Cara Robinson
Patricia Lawrence
Rhesa Hyde
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Graduation - Feb 2
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Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List
Valdosta State University is proud to announce its Fall 2017 Dean's List. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean's List. Developmental studies, transients, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.
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Cara Robinson
Phoebe Palmer
Sarah Henderson
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Honors List - Jan 24
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VSU's Cara Robinson Places in Finals of International Business Competition
Valdosta State University's Cara Robinson recently placed fourth at the the 2017 Capsim Fall Challenge, an online business simulation competition featuring contestants from 104 universities in 14 countries.
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Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5
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Chiquita Jones
Ed.S. School Counseling
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Emily Epper
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David VanLandingham
Management - Online
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Savannah Owen
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Aeshia Robinson
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VSU Debate's Vinson Wins Two Awards at Morehouse College Event
Haley Vinson of Valdosta State University's Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team earned two awards at the third annual King Classic hosted by Morehouse College Sept. 23-24 in Atlanta.
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Club or Organization - 2017 Oct 5
Michael Sanders, Jayla Flournoy Crowned Homecoming King, Queen
Michael Sanders and Jayla Flournoy are Valdosta State University's Homecoming 2017 king and queen. Elected by their peers, the two were crowned during halftime festivities at the Blazers vs. University of West Alabama Tigers football game.
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Achievement (Other) - 2017 Nov 29
Valdosta State University Recognizes Top 2016-2017 Graduate Assistants
Valdosta State University recently recognized 21 graduate assistants for the contributions they made to the promotion of research, teaching, and service while pursuing their advanced degrees during the 2016-2017 academic year. Each of these students was chosen based on their reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution.
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Ryan O'Donnell
Njeri Pringle
Chad Mangrum
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Work Experience - 2017 Jun 13
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VSU Honors ROTC Cadets for Outstanding Achievement
Twenty-seven Valdosta State University students from Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 172 were recognized for outstanding achievement during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Noah Coil
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Heather Marshall
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Military Achievement - 2016 May 18
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VSU Graduate Plans to Spend Year Teaching English in Spain
Tara Brown, a 21-year-old Hiram native, will soon call Spain home, at least for a little while.
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Alumni - 2015 Aug 3
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Kyle Denslow Wins National Championship for VSU Debate
The Valdosta State University Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team's Kyle Denslow won top honors at the Pi Kappa Delta 2015 National Tournament and Convention, held March 4-8 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
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Student Competition - 2015 Mar 26
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