Valdosta State University

Mason Thompson graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship, and Minor in Aerospace Studies in May. His next stop is the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas.

Addeline Wright of Dawsonville, Georgia, recently presented "The Communication Question: Finding a Method of Communication for a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child" at the 2025 Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference.

Jillian Blevins and Gabrielle Howell earned first place honors at Valdosta State University's 2025 Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Symposium.

Jacee Holton and Leah Kubiak earned third place honors at Valdosta State University's 2025 Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Symposium.

More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 2025 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.

Morgan Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 American Association of University Women Award.

Reagin Jones of Lanier County, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 University System of Georgia Legislative Academic Recognition Day Award.

Jayme Prandine of Bradenton, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.

Kassidy Hernandez of Miami, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship.

Farid Eljaiek of Jacksonville, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.

Mason Thompson of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Department of Aerospace Studies Most Outstanding Professional Officer Course Cadet Award.

Mallory Allison Bennett of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award.

Jordan Marie Lowe of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award.

Alec Robert Denison of Fitzgerald, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award.

Valdosta State University's Gabrielle Lorentz earned a $1,000 scholarship and individual debate semifinalist honors during the University System of Georgia's second annual Regents Cup Debate Series competition.

Kiersten Sarah Ley of Lakeland, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award.

Bonnie J. Hamer of Bonaire, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Student Award.

Cecilia Grace Kee of Gainesville, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration.

Alyssa Archer of Jesup, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Annie Powe Hopper Award. It's the highest honor bestowed upon a VSU student. She anticipates earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Criminal Justice at VSU in December. She plans to continue her education in law school in Fall 2026.

Ella Risa Marroquin of Brunswick, Georgia, has earned the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University.

Ella Risa Marroquin of Brunswick, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award.

Kiersten Sarah Ley of Lakeland, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University.

Mallory Alison Bennett of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Alina Sherrell Farries of Hiram, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Jordan Marie Lowe of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University.

Michael James Lindsey Jr. of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2024.

More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 2024 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.

Kyle Thomas Hawthorne of Cairo, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media and a Certificate in Sports Broadcasting during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Alexus Maria Goodrum of Lakeland, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.