Valdosta State University

Laura Vanessa Avila Rozo of Bogota, Colombia, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in the Arts Award at Valdosta State University.

Hannah Helene Swenson of Newnan, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.

Brylie Alexis Ritchie of Statesboro, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University.

Logan Mason Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University.

Stephanine Elizabeth Larkin of Livingston, Alabama, is the recipient of the 2021 Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Book Award at Valdosta State University.

Bobby R. Mitchell of Sylvester, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet Award at Valdosta State University.

Nathan Tobias Hart of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics Award at Valdosta State University.

Nick M. Rosatti of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.

Rachel Naomi Epps of Nashville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University.

John Wesley Hanson of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University.

Kimberly Christine Fromkin of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University.

Erik S. Kacprzyk, of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta State University.

John Wesley Hanson of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University.

Madelynn E. Tahsler of Kennesaw, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University.

Rachel Naomi Epps of Nashville, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 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.

Nathan Tobias Hart of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University.

Kimberly Christine Fromkin of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Keri Helen Sadley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the recipient of the Spring 2021 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Fall 2020.

More than 2,100 students were named to Valdosta State University's Fall 2020 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.

Ethan Mitchell of Blackshear, Georgia, has earned the 2020-2021 Dr. Larry Etling Scholarship at Valdosta State University.

Jael A. Stanton's "Gas Kinetic Modeling of Titan Atmospheric Entry Plasma" won Best Poster honors in the undergraduate research category at the 73rd annual Gaseous Electronics Conference.

Nya M. Lampkin's "Gas Kinetic Model for Titan Atmospheric Entry Plasma" won Best Poster honors in the undergraduate research category at the 73rd annual Gaseous Electronics Conference.

Caitlyn Faith Gourley of Waycross, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University.

Olivia Jeanette Rosener of Fort Mill, South Carolina, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University.

Kamari Lynette Logan of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Jenil Ajit Patel of Thomasville, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University.

Danielle Elaine Spivey of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University.

Anna Marie Roberson of Alma, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2020 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University.

A five-week internship with an experienced American politician has renewed one Valdosta State University student's passion for public service. Bob Greenbaum Jr. of Rincon, Georgia, had the opportunity to work in Congressman Earl Leroy "Buddy" Carter's Savannah office in the days leading up to the start of his senior year at VSU. It was the inspiration he needed to remain focused on reaching his academic goals, honing his leadership skills, and making his dreams come true.