Valdosta State University

Established in 1906, Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university that offers both the extensive academic, cultural, and social opportunities of a major university and the small classes and close, personal attention of smaller institutions. VSU boasts more than 100 degree, certificate, and endorsement programs on campus and online for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a full menu of extracurricular activities, from national championship athletic and academic teams to honors organizations, sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, educational and service clubs, a symphony orchestra, art and theatre, research opportunities, and more. VSU is committed to creating a campus culture focused on individual student success, providing students with expanded transformational and experiential learning opportunities, and increasing regional impact by serving as a resource and innovative leader for South Georgia.

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Valdosta State University Announces 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients

Valdosta State University is proud to offer scholarships to nearly 300 currently enrolled, incoming first-year, and transfer students for the 2021-2022 academic year. These scholarships were established by private donors and are awarded each year by VSU Foundation Inc. to students with excellent academic achievement and/or students with financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.

Scholarship - Sep 21

Valdosta State University Announces Summer 2021 Graduates

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Summer 2021.

Graduation - Sep 15

Danielle McKay Recognized as Emerging Leader by American Chemical Society

Danielle McKay is not the same student she was when the year began. She is smarter, more confident, and more motivated to want to make a difference. After earning the American Chemical Society's Student Leadership Award in December 2020, McKay was invited to participate in the organization's invitation-only Leadership Institute Experience. The nine-month engagement kicked off in January, with a promise to help students like McKay continue learning, developing, and training to become effective and influential leaders.

Leadership - Sep 8

Valdosta State University Announces Summer 2021 Dean's List

More than 300 students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 2021 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must 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. Please note that developmental studies, transient, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

Dean's List - Aug 31

VSU's Kaneathia Kendrick Expands Journalism Skills With Poynter Certificate

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kaneathia Kendrick of Daytona Beach, Florida, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Achievement (Other) - Aug 10

Jonathan Bridenbaker Shares Research at VSU Colloquium

Jonathan E. Bridenbaker of Gulfport, Mississippi, recently presented "Gun Girl: Kaitlin Bennett, Free Speech, and Mythmaking" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.

Research / Grant - Jun 21

Internship Proves to Be Aha Moment for VSU's Bob Greenbaum Jr.

A five-week internship with an experienced American politician has renewed one Valdosta State University student's passion for public service. Bob Greenbaum Jr. of Rincon, Georgia, had the opportunity to work in Congressman Earl Leroy "Buddy" Carter's Savannah office in the days leading up to the start of his senior year at VSU. It was the inspiration he needed to remain focused on reaching his academic goals, honing his leadership skills, and making his dreams come true.

Internship - 2020 Nov 5

Kennedy Drury Named Graduate Assistant of the Year at Valdosta State University

Kennedy Drury of the Office of Employee and Organizational Development is Valdosta State University's 2018-2019 Graduate Assistant of the Year.

Business/professional - 2019 May 17

Six Students Honored at VSU's 2021 Graduate Student Research, Scholarship Symposium

An elite group of 40-plus graduate students were nominated by faculty in their various academic disciplines to present at VSU's 2021 Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Symposium, which was held on a virtual platform due to COVID-19. Six of those students earned top awards for their first-class research and scholarship.

Academic Award - May 20

Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2018 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 2018 semester.

Honor Society - 2018 Dec 12

Caylor Mark Named VSU College of Science and Mathematics Top Graduate

Caylor Rae Mark of Tifton, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2018 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University.

Sports - 2018 Nov 28

VSU Alumna Accepted into Japan Exchange and Teaching Program

A Valdosta State University alumna who majored in international business is getting to spend a year living and working in Japan.

Alumni - 2018 Sep 27

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.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2018 Mar 1

Valdosta State University Recognizes Top 2017-2018 Graduate Assistants

Valdosta State University recently recognized 24 graduate assistants for the contributions they made to the promotion of research, teaching, and service while pursuing their advanced degrees during the 2017-2018 academic year. Each of these students was chosen based on their reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution.

Work Experience - 2018 May 16

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.

Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 13

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.

Honors List - 2018 Jan 24

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.

Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5

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.

Club or Organization - 2017 Oct 5

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