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.
Won Jae Jo Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at VSU
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.
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Nov 14
Grace Schaefer Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at VSU
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.
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Nov 13
Jesmine Percival Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
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.
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Nov 12
Katie Lin Ortmeyer Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
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.
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Nov 12
Renee Mulkey Earns James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at VSU
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.
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Nov 11
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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Jun 23
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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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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Jun 6
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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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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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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Jun 4
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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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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Jun 3
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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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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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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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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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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May 29
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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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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May 27
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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May 28
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2024 Nov 25