Valdosta State University

Tia Michelle Grace Brant of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award.

Ellie Grace Wentworth of Alpharetta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award.

John-Michael Allan of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration.

Daviona Ruff of Bonaire, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 Department of Aerospace Studies Most Outstanding Professional Officer Course Cadet Award.

Jessie Jiang of Jeffersonville, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award.

Jordan Alexandra Phillips of Lenox, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award.

Kailyn Wilson of Bainbridge, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 Annie Powe Hopper Award.

Rebekah Kate "Bekah" McCord of Dexter, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award.

Sidney Wilson of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2025-2026 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Student Award.

Rebekah Kate "Bekah" McCord of Dexter, Georgia, has earned the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. She graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Music May 9.

Mia Kiseki Price of Peachtree City, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. She graduates magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an Honors College Certificate May 9.

Ellie Grace Wentworth of Alpharetta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. She graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Minor in Nutritional Science May 9.

Ashleigh Rose Wentworth of Alpharetta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. She graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Criminal Justice May 9.

Tia Michelle Grace Brant of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University. She graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders May 9.

Kassidy Jazmine Hernandez of Miami, Florida, is the recipient of the Spring 2026 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. She graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Applied Economics, a Minor in Applied Mathematics, and a Certificate in Data Science May 9.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2025.

More than 2,300 students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 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.

Won Jae Jo of Gurye, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, is the recipient of the Fall 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. He will be recognized during VSU's 240th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Main Campus Front Lawn. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Minor in Computer Science.

Jesmine Kali Percival of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. She will be recognized during VSU's 240th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Main Campus Front Lawn. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Katie Lin Ortmeyer of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. She will be recognized during VSU's 240th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Main Campus Front Lawn. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

Grace Schaefer of Kingsland, Georgia, has earned the Fall 2025 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. She will be recognized during VSU's 240th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Main Campus Front Lawn. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts, emphasis in Theatre Production.

Ashley Renee Mulkey of Braselton, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 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. She will be recognized during VSU's 240th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Main Campus Front Lawn. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration and Technology.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Summer 2025.

More than 450 students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 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.

Connor Bland and Pearce Persaud dedicated their summer term at Valdosta State University to studying moral injury in the healthcare system and identifying ways to address its contributing factors and help alleviate healthcare workers' psychological distress.

Fabiola Torres of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, partnered with Dr. Haley Sherman of the Department of Psychological Science at Valdosta State University to research the relationship between physical pain and psychological challenges in military-affiliated individuals. Throughout her study, she also questioned the role mindset plays in overall well-being.

Sidney Wilson of Valdosta, Georgia, recently teamed up with Dr. Ellis Logan from the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice to investigate the concept of success and wellbeing in a world that seems to encourage an all-or-nothing mentality.

Valdosta State University's Cameron Bennett and Cason Zachary partnered with Dr. Jia Lu of the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences this summer to study spatial disparity in healthcare facilities across Georgia.

Mallory Jablonski of Gainesville, Florida, devoted her summer semester at Valdosta State University to investigating the role artificial intelligence plays in the creative process. Her project - "The Unreliable Resource: Is AI the Artist or an Artistic Tool?" - was one of six selected for VSU's 2025 Blazer Summer Research Institute. Evelyn Davis-Walker from the Department of Art and Design served as her faculty mentor.

Tyress McGauley of Waycross, Georgia, recently received a full scholarship and an invitation to spend eight days in the majestic redwoods of Northern California at Jazz Camp West. It was an opportunity for this talented drummer and Valdosta State University senior to learn from all-star artists committed to teaching him about music business entrepreneurship and helping him improve his technique as well as his performance and leadership skills.