Valdosta State University

Christina N. Burgess is Valdosta State University's 2015 homecoming queen. Elected by her peers, she was crowned during halftime festivities at the Saturday, Nov. 14, game against the Florida Institute of Technology Panthers -- a game the Blazers won 39-21.

Valdosta State University announces the names of those students who were inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the International Honor Society in Philosophy, during the 2015 fall semester.

Valdosta State University announces the names of those students who were inducted into Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success during the 2015 fall semester.

Zachary L. Broussard is Valdosta State University's Homecoming 2015 king. Elected by his peers, he was crowned during halftime festivities at the Saturday, Nov. 14, game against the Florida Institute of Technology Panthers -- a game the Blazers won 39-21.

Valdosta State University's Hunter Howle, a 20-year-old mass media major from Port Richey, Fla., won College Documentary of the Year at the 2015 Great American NO BULL Challenge Teen Video Awards in Los Angeles, Calif.

Valdosta State University has announced the names of those Summer 2015 students who earned Dean's List status. Students who achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean's List. Developmental studies, transients, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the 522 students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the summer semester.

Valdosta State University is proud to offer scholarships to 86 new and returning students for the 2015-2016 academic year. These scholarships were established by private donors and awarded each year by VSU Foundation Inc. to students with excellent academic achievement and/or students with financial need. Each recipient represents the high standards of the university.

Two Valdosta State University students have been awarded Valdosta State University Alumni Chapter of Atlanta scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Tara Brown, a 21-year-old Hiram native, will soon call Spain home, at least for a little while.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leah Kelly of Marietta, Georgia, received the Dance Service Award and the Dance Research Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Antoinette Williams of Roxbury, Massachusetts, received the Dance Academic Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Travis Hunnewell of Hahira, Georgia, received the Theatre Research Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Matthew Hogan of Cartersville, Georgia, received the Theatre Service Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Ethan Parker of Hahira, Georgia, received the Theatre Academic Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Garrison Muelhausen of Quitman, Georgia, received the Mass Media Service Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Allison Thorpe of St. Mary's, Georgia, received the Mass Media Academic Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Camille Ralston of Acworth, Georgia, received the Mass Media Academic Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Keven Rudrow of Valdosta, Georgia, received the Speech Communication Service Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Sajaye Samuda of Land O' Lakes, Florida, received the Speech Communication Academic Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Carlin Morrison of Enigma, Georgia, received the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Outstanding Student Teacher Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.

Sarah Cox of Nashville, Georgia, received the Outstanding Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design Student Award during the 2015 College of the Arts Honors Ceremony at Valdosta State University.