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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VSU Honors Daniela Escalona With Annie Powe Hopper Award, Outstanding Student in Business Award

Daniela Reyes Escalona of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Annie Powe Hopper Award and Outstanding Student in Business Award at Valdosta State University.

Academic Award - May 4

Ethan Mitchell Says Scholarship Win Reflects Academic, Personal Growth at VSU

Ethan Mitchell of Blackshear, Georgia, has earned the 2020-2021 Dr. Larry Etling Scholarship at Valdosta State University.

Scholarship - Mar 2

Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2020 Graduates

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2020.

Graduation - Feb 8

Valdosta State University Announces Fall 2020 Dean's List

More than 2,100 students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 2020 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.

Honors List - Jan 19

Jael Stanton Wins Best Poster Honors at 73rd Gaseous Electronics Conference

Jael A. Stanton's "Gas Kinetic Modeling of Titan Atmospheric Entry Plasma" won Best Poster honors in the undergraduate research category at the 73rd annual Gaseous Electronics Conference.

Research / Grant - 2020 Dec 15

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

Njeri Pringle Named Graduate Assistant of the Year at VSU

The Academic Support Center's Njeri Monik Pringle is Valdosta State University's 2019-2020 Graduate Assistant of the Year.

Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jun 29

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

VSU's Jacob Bell Recognized for Strong Leadership, Commitment to USG Students

Each year the Student Advisory Council of the University System of Georgia (USG) anonymously votes to recognize one of its members with the prestigious Regent Willis J. Potts Student Advisory Council Leadership Award. This year's recipient is Valdosta State University's Jacob R. Bell of Bristol, Georgia.

Leadership - 2020 Jun 5

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

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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