Jackson Green Awarded 2016 Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship.

2016 Apr 5

Jackson Green of Valdosta, Georgia, has earned the 2016 Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship.

The Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship is presented each year to an undergraduate VSU student pursuing a degree in health and physical education.

The Phillips-Baber Share the Wealth Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor two long-time Share the Wealth Physical Education Conference directors, Judy Phillips and Dr. Deb Baber. This annual conference has been recognized by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education as the premier hands-on physical education conference in the United States and annually attracts attendees from all across the country and around the world.

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Valdosta State University is a 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.

Valdosta State University 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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