Valdosta State University

McKenzie Simpson of Quitman, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2024 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 Arts in Art during VSU's 237th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Julia Rafferty of Gwinnett, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2024 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, a Minor in Entrepreneurship, and an Honors College Certificate during VSU's 237th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Grayson Friedman of Evans, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. Friedman will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and Art during VSU's 237th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Teressa Konyo Akuoko of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 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, a Minor in Chemistry, and an Honors College Certificate during VSU's 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Kianna Lynn Ross of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 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 Journalism, English Studies, and Sociology during VSU's 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Hunter Allen Rentz of Hazlehurst, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing during VSU's 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Conner Elizabeth Knuckles of Albany, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 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 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Katie Lynn Ward of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 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 Elementary Education during VSU's 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Marybelle "Belle" Christine Caldwell of Dalton, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2023 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 Arts in Art during VSU's 236th Commencement at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Anna-Kathryn Gardner of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Annie Powe Hopper Award at Valdosta State University.

Dalila Sanchez of Roopville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University.

Elizabeth "Ellie" Lehto of Savannah, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University.

Logan Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.

Jared Lee Collum of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University.

Darshi Narendrakumar Patel, an international student from Gujarat, India, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award and University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta State University.

Morgan Bailey Hill of Echols County, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award and Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.

Georgia Jade Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University.

Amanda Fields Parker of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University.

Morgan Bailey Hill of Echols County, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 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 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Jamie Erin Collins of Columbia, South Carolina, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 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 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Jamie Erin Collins of Columbia, South Carolina, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University.

Winston Blake Turner of Powder Springs, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 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 during VSU's 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Jared Lee Collum of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Minor in Entrepreneurship during VSU's 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Caleb Christian Register of Homerville, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. He will graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and an Honors College Certificate during VSU's 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

Amanda Fields Parker of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2023 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 Communication Disorders during VSU's 235th Commencement at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, on the Main Campus Front Lawn.

A four-student team from Valdosta State University's Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration recently earned second place honors and $7,000 in scholarship money during Aprio's 2022 Case Competition for Underrepresented Minorities.

Madisyn Chandler Earls of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 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 graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education.

Taylor Marie Gray of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 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 Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education.

Hanna Marie Yeager of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 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 Health Science and an Honors College Certificate.

Noel Alfredo Rojas Galviz of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. He graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, and a Minor in Applied Statistics. He previously earned an Associate of Arts from VSU in 2020.