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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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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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Addeline Wright Presents Communication Research at State Conference

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 23

Morgan Wynn Earns AAUW Award at VSU

Morgan Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 American Association of University Women Award.
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Academic Award - Jun 6

Kassidy Hernandez Earns Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at VSU

Kassidy Hernandez of Miami, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship.
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Academic Award - Jun 6

Reagin Jones Earns USG Legislative Academic Recognition Day Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 6

Jayme Prandine Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU

Jayme Prandine of Bradenton, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.
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Academic Award - Jun 6

Farid Eljaiek Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU

Farid Eljaiek of Jacksonville, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.
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Academic Award - Jun 4

Mallory Bennett Earns Outstanding Senior Sciences Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 4

Jordan Lowe Earns Highest Academic Achievement Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 3

Mason Thompson Earns Most Outstanding Professional Officer Course Cadet Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 4

Alec Denison Earns Outstanding Student Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 3

VSU's Gabrielle Lorentz Named Semifinalist at USG Debate Event

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.
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Academic Award - Jun 2

Kiersten Ley Earns Outstanding Student Award at VSU

Kiersten Sarah Ley of Lakeland, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award.
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Academic Award - May 29

Bonnie Hamer Earns Outstanding Student Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - May 29

Cecilia Kee Earns Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at VSU

Cecilia Grace Kee of Gainesville, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration.
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Academic Award - May 28

Ella Risa Marroquin Earns Outstanding Arts Student Award at VSU

Ella Risa Marroquin of Brunswick, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2024-2025 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award.
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Academic Award - May 27

Alyssa Archer Earns Annie Powe Hopper Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - May 27

Ella Risa Marroquin Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Kiersten Ley Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Mallory Bennett Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Jordan Lowe Earns James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Alina Farries Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Michael Lindsey Earns Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - Apr 17

Kyle Hawthorne Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Alexus Goodrum Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU

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.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Julia Higdon Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at VSU

Julia Rose Higdon of Orange Park, Florida, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Tristan Beckworth Earns Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Excellence Award at VSU

Tristan Beckworth of Suwanee, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. He will graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Capri Persaud Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU

Capri Persaud of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Chemistry during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Heather Craft Earns James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at VSU

Heather Marie Craft of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 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 graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Workforce Education and Development during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Academic Award - 2024 Nov 25

Shantia Thomas Earns Outstanding Nursing, Health Sciences Student Award at VSU

Shantia "Tia" Keondra Thomas of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 8

Adam Mastrobuono Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU

Adam Mastrobuono of Oviedo, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 8
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