Valdosta State University

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2024.

More than 2,000 students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must 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. Please note that developmental studies, transient, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tristan Beckworth of Suwanee, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. He will graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Capri Persaud of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 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 Science in Psychology and a Minor in Chemistry during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Heather Marie Craft of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2024 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 Workforce Education and Development during VSU's 238th Commencement at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Summer 2024.

Nearly 400 students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must 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. Please note that developmental studies, transient, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2024.

Shantia "Tia" Keondra Thomas of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award.

Adam Mastrobuono of Oviedo, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.

More than 1,600 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for Dean's List at VSU, students must 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. Please note that developmental studies, transient, and graduate students are not eligible for Dean's List status.

Dalton Pender of Brunswick, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.

Emma Martin of Richfield, Utah, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award.

Lindsey Strickland of Homerville, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award.

McKenzie Simpson of Quitman, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award.

Teressa Akuoko of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award.

Grant Lopez of Sugar Hill, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Division of Aerospace Studies Most Outstanding Professional Officer Corps Cadet Award.

Austin Peterson of Homerville, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Annie Powe Hopper Award.

Kenna Fussell of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award.

Isabelle Reimer of Mobile, Alabama, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2023-2024 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration.