Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.
(see more)Valdosta State University is a premier comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.
Tochukwu Madueke of Nigeria is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2016 Marga Award.
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2016 May 11
Alisha Duncan Burdett of Adel is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2016 College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award.
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2016 May 9
Ashlie Prain is a recipient of Valdosta State University's 2016 American Association of University Women Award.
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2016 May 6
Valdosta State University won first place at the 2016 Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention's inaugural Praxis Bowl.
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2016 May 5
Elizabeth Melton is Valdosta State University's 2016 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship recipient.
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2016 May 4
Mara Charles is a recipient of Valdosta State University's 2016 American Association of University Women Award.
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2016 May 3
Summer Goff is Valdosta State University's 2016 Outstanding Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Senior Award recipient.
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2016 May 3
Sydney Beckmann is Valdosta State University's 2016 University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award recipient.
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2016 May 2
Katherine Younker is Valdosta State University's 2016 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award recipient.
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2016 May 3
Valdosta State University has honored 30 students by naming them to the 2015-2016 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The honorees were selected by their faculty and administrators based on academic achievement, community service, and leadership.
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2016 Apr 14
Gloria de la Garza of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, is the Spring 2016 Outstanding Student Award recipient for the College of Arts and Sciences at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 13
Kelsey Rice of Tifton, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 Dean's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 13
Katherine Younker of Villa Rica, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 5
Jesse Wayson of Valdosta, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the College of Arts and Sciences at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 5
Patricia Lawrence of Atlanta, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 5
Peter Powers of Cumming, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 5
Mara Charles of Savannah, Georgia, is the Spring 2016 President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University.
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2016 Apr 5
Daniel Gibson of Tifton, Georgia, is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music with a focus in music education as a vocal performer. Gibson, who is the son of Brian and Judith Gibson, is a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. He has also been a member of VSU's Chamber Singers and Spotlighters and was one of 40 students who participated in VSU's musical journey through Historic England in March 2014. He is the recipient of the 2014-2015 Department of Music's Outstanding Student Award. After graduation, he hopes to teach high school choir.
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2015 Nov 23
Christa Heaney of Valdosta, Georgia, is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and accounting from VSU's Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration. Heaney, who is the daughter of Thad and Phyllis Heaney, earned an Associate of Arts in elementary education from VSU in December 2013. She is a member of VSU's student chapter of the Institute of Managerial Accountants, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, the Honor
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2015 Nov 23
Hayley Zapf of Valdosta, Georgia, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from VSU's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Zapf is the daughter of John and Shannon Zapf and the granddaughter of Brenda Taw and James Taw, professor in VSU's Department of History; her parents and grandparents are all VSU alumni. She is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, and the Sigma Theta Tau Internat
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2015 Nov 24
Rebekah Harper of Ocilla, Georgia, is graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from VSU's James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services. Harper, who is the daughter of Marie Harper and Michael Burnett, is a member of VSU's Psychology Club and a regular on the Dean's List. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Master of Science in industrial/organizational psychology at Valdosta State. Her dream job is to become a human resource specialist.
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2015 Nov 23
Lauren Metzger of Valdosta, Georgia, is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with a focus in Spanish, English, and religious studies. Metzger, who is the daughter of Ruth McNally and Jim Metzger, is a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology. She has volunteered with the VSU English Language Institute's Conversation Partner Program. In 2014, she was named the Outstanding Student in
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2015 Nov 23
Cecelia Stevens of Winder, Georgia, received the Bill Walker Band Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Devin Driskell of Warner Robins, Georgia, received the Outstanding Student Service Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Joshua Duncan of Brunswick, Georgia, received the Outstanding Graduate Service Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Curtis Thornton of Valdosta, Georgia, received the Outstanding Graduate Musician Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Joshua Watford of Cordele, Georgia, received the Phi Beta Mu Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Karlee Norton of Valdosta, Georgia, received the Outstanding Student Teacher Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Daniel Gibson of Tifton, Georgia, received the Outstanding Student Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22
Sage Khan of Quitman, Georgia, received the Outstanding Musician Award from the Department of Music during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.
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2015 Jul 22