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.
VSU Honors Juan Vargas with Outstanding Student in Business Award
Juan Vargas, an international student from Bogota, Colombia, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in Business Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 20
Kevin Eppes Earns Outstanding Student in Science, Mathematics Award at VSU
Kevin John Eppes Jr. of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 18
VSU Honors Lindsay Miller with Outstanding Student in the College of the Arts Award
Lindsay Nicole Miller of Chipley, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in the Arts Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 17
VSU Honors Georgia Wynn with Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration
Georgia J. Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 16
VSU Honors Mya Curry with American Association of University Women Award
Mya Curry of Blackshear, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 13
VSU Honors Juliannie Hoare with Alpha Lambda Delta Marie Leonard Book Award
Juliannie Anya Hoare of Belize City, Belize, is the recipient of the 2022 Alpha Lambda Delta Marie Leonard Book Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 10
Kevin Eppes Named Top College of Science and Mathematics Graduate at VSU
Kevin John Eppes Jr. of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 11
Triston Carter Named Top College of Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate at VSU
Triston Lee Carter of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 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 Health Sciences during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 11
VSU Honors Vanessa Okojie with 2022 Annie Powe Hopper, Outstanding Student Awards
Vanessa Okojie of McDonough, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Annie Powe Hopper Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 May 10
Kelsey Daniels Named Top College of Business Administration Graduate at VSU
Kelsey Brooke Daniels of Pearson, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 8
Alaina Taylor Named Top College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate at VSU
Margaret Alaina Taylor of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 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 Arts in Psychology during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 8
Emily Culpepper Named Top College of Education and Human Services Graduate at VSU
Emily Elizabeth Culpepper of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 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 Middle Grades Education, with concentrations in language arts and mathematics, during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 5
Cyle Clark Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at VSU
Cyle O'Neal Clark of Lithonia, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media during VSU's 233rd Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, on the Front Lawn.
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2022 Apr 5
VSU's Vanessa Okojie Earns USG Academic Recognition Day Award
Vanessa Okojie of McDonough, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta State University.
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2022 Feb 21
Kinley Weldon Named Top College of Business Administration Graduate at VSU
Kinley Elizabeth Weldon of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
Autumn Wibright Named Top College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate at VSU
Autumn Paige Wibright of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 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 Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in English, Political Science, and Sociology, and an Honors College Certificate during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
Alexander Gomez Named Top College of Science and Mathematics Graduate at VSU
Alexander "Alex" Gomez of Cairo, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
Kyleigh Reedy Named Top College of Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate at VSU
Kyleigh Gail Reedy of Middleburg, Florida, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. She will graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Honors College Certificate during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
Lauren Brewer Named Top College of Education and Human Services Graduate at VSU
Lauren Elizabeth Brewer of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 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 magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education and the certification needed to teach students in prekindergarten through fifth grade during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
Danielle McKay Wins Top Research Award at Chemistry Symposium
Danielle McKay's "Recycling of Iron Oxide for Photoelectrochemical Cells" earned the Best Poster Award (first place) at the 2021 Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium organized by the Atlanta section of the American Chemical Society.
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2021 Oct 25
Marisa Lauer Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at VSU
Marisa Delfina Kimberlee Lauer of New Port Richey, Florida, is the recipient of the Fall 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. She will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance during VSU's 232nd Commencement.
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2021 Nov 22
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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 Apr 30
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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2021 Apr 29
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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 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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2021 Apr 28