Valdosta State University

More than 300 students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 2021 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.

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kaneathia Kendrick of Daytona Beach, Florida, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Austin Bruce of Quitman, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kasmira Smith of Sparks, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Jonnie Brewer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Nine students in Valdosta State University's JOUR 3080: Editing for Publications course, including Kilie Huckleby of Woodbine, Georgia, have earned the coveted Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing.

Jonathan E. Bridenbaker of Gulfport, Mississippi, recently presented "Gun Girl: Kaitlin Bennett, Free Speech, and Mythmaking" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.

Matthew B. Rorer of Columbus, Georgia, recently presented "New Age of Online Image Crisis: Influencers" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2021.

Lauren A. Corley of Cairo, Georgia, recently presented "Making an Effort: Evaluating USA Gymnastics' Corporate Social Responsibility Following Negligence and Scandal" during Valdosta State University's 2021 Prosper Tsikata Graduate Colloquium.

More than 1,700 students were named to Valdosta State University's Spring 2021 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.

An elite group of 40-plus graduate students were nominated by faculty in their various academic disciplines to present at VSU's 2021 Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Symposium, which was held on a virtual platform due to COVID-19. Six of those students earned top awards for their first-class research and scholarship.

Daniela Reyes Escalona of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2021 Annie Powe Hopper Award and Outstanding Student in Business Award at Valdosta State University.

Madison MacGregor Mascheri of Lake Mary, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Nursing and Health Sciences Award at Valdosta State University.

Bryan Cordell Moats of Ocala, Florida, is the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Student in Humanities and Social Sciences Award at 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.

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.

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

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.

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.