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.
(see more)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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aug 10
VSU's Austin Bruce Expands Journalism Skills With Poynter Certificate
Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Austin Bruce of Quitman, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
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Aug 10
VSU's Jonnie Brewer Expands Journalism Skills With Poynter Certificate
Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Jonnie Brewer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
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Aug 9
VSU's Kilie Huckleby Expands Journalism Skills With Poynter Certificate
Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kilie Huckleby of Woodbine, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
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Aug 9
VSU's Kasmira Smith Expands Journalism Skills With Poynter Certificate
Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kasmira Smith of Sparks, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.
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Aug 10
Valdosta State University Announces Spring 2021 Graduates
Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2021.
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Jun 28
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.
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Jun 21
Matthew Rorer Shares Research at VSU Colloquium
Matthew B. Rorer of Columbus, Georgia, recently presented "New Age of Online Image Crisis: Influencers" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.
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Jun 16
Valdosta State University Announces Spring 2021 Dean's List
More than 1,700 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 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.
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Jun 8
Lauren Corley Shares Research at VSU Colloquium
Lauren A. Corley of Cairo, Georgia, recently presented "Making an Effort: Evaluating USA Gymnastics' Corporate Social Responsibility Following Negligence and Scandal" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.
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Jun 16
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.
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May 20
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.
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May 4
VSU Honors Madison Mascheri With Outstanding Student in Nursing and Health Sciences Award
Madison MacGregor Mascheri of Lake Mary, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Nursing and Health Sciences Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 30
VSU Honors Bryan Moats With Outstanding Student in Humanities and Social Sciences Award
Bryan Cordell Moats of Ocala, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Humanities and Social Sciences Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 30
VSU Honors Hannah Swenson With Student-Athlete Academic Award
Hannah Helene Swenson of Newnan, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 29
VSU Honors Brylie Ritchie With Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration
Brylie Alexis Ritchie of Statesboro, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 29
VSU Honors Laura Avila Rozo With Outstanding Student in the Arts Award
Laura Vanessa Avila Rozo of Bogota, Colombia, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in the Arts Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 29
VSU Honors Logan Kraus With Clare Philips Martin Scholarship
Logan Mason Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 28
VSU Honors Stephanine Larkin With Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Book Award
Stephanine Elizabeth Larkin of Livingston, Alabama, is the recipient of the 2021 Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Book Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 28
VSU Honors Bobby Mitchell With Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet Award
Bobby R. Mitchell of Sylvester, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 28
VSU Honors Rachel Epps With College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award
Rachel Naomi Epps of Nashville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 27
VSU Honors Nathan Hart With Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics Award
Nathan Tobias Hart of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 27
VSU Honors Nick Rosatti With Student-Athlete Academic Award
Nick M. Rosatti of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 26
VSU Honors Wesley Hanson With Student-Athlete Academic Award
John Wesley Hanson of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 26
VSU Honors Kim Fromkin With American Association of University Women Award
Kimberly Christine Fromkin of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 23
VSU Honors Erik Kacprzyk With USG Academic Recognition Day Award
Erik S. Kacprzyk, of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta State University.
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Apr 23