News Archives
December 2024
- PSST Offers Early Bird Season Memberships Through March 1
- Ellis Davis Wins Blazer Creed Award at VSU
- Former VSU President Dr. Ronald Zaccari Has Died
- VSU Professor, Scientist Discusses Infectious Diseases at Café Scientifique Dec. 5
- PSST Earns 50 Broadway World Award Nominations
November 2024
- VSU Celebrates 238th Commencement Dec. 13-14
- DeAnnia Clements Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Zach Blankenship Named 2024 Graduate of the Last Decade
- James Powell Named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
- Dr. Carolyn Allen Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Dr. Candicee Childs Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Lindsay Strickland Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Heather Craft Earns James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at VSU
- Kyle Hawthorne Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at VSU
- Alexus Goodrum Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
- Julia Higdon Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at VSU
- Capri Persaud Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
- Tristan Beckworth Earns Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Excellence Award at VSU
- Erin McDill Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Dr. Bronwyn Ragan-Martin Named 2024 Distinguished Alumna of the Year
- Brittanye Blake Named 2024 Graduate of the Last Decade at VSU
- Pops in the Park Benefits VSU Music Scholarships
- Honorable James G. Tunison Jr. Delivers Ethics Week Keynote Address at VSU
October 2024
- Meet Dr. Kelly Davidson, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- Meet Dr. Linda de la Garza, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- Meet Lynette Hepburn-Richardson, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. Jiyoon Jung, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Meet Tim Wilson, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. A. Ligia Focsan, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- Meet Emily Cantonwine, Winner of VSU’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday Nov. 2
- VSU Presents Haunted House Experience Oct. 25-28
- Blazer Nation Plans to Come Together for Homecoming 2024
- VSU Named a Best College by U.S. News and World Report
- VSU Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 16
- Emergency Relief Fund for Students and Employees Following Helene
- Technology Assistance for Students and Employees During Virtual Instruction
- Odum Library Resources Can Assist Students During Virtual Instruction
- VSU Confirms All Classes Resume Virtually Monday Along with Business Operations
- A Message from President Carvajal
- VSU, Aramark Respond to Clinch County Call for Assistance
- VSU Student-Athletes Look for New Normal After Hurricane Helene
- VSU Continues to Assess Damage After Hurricane Helene
September 2024
- Valdosta, Lowndes County in Need of Hurricane Relief Volunteers
- POSTPONED: Kirk Borne Talks Innovation, Business Transformation at VSU Oct. 2
- POSTPONED: Justice Verda Colvin to Speak at VSU Oct. 5
- VSU Cancels Classes and Business Operations Until Oct. 7
- POSTPONED: VSU Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 1
- VSU, Hwashin Collaboration Helps Innovative Ideas Become Sustainable Businesses
- VSU Announces Summer 2024 Graduation List
- VSU Degree Opens Doors to More Earnings, Better Opportunities
- VSU Invites Community to Celebrate Constitution Week
- New Collaboration Ensures VSU Students Receive High Impact Tutoring
August 2024
- VSU Announces Summer 2024 Dean's List
- VSU’s Economic Impact Expected to Increase with Implementation of New Strategic Plan
- VSU Students Enjoy Downtown Discounts, Pep Rally, and Tailgate on Home Football Weekends
- Georgia Power Donation Facilitates Creation of Children’s Space at VSU’s Copeland African American Museum
- VSU’s Learning in Retirement Announces Open House, Scholarships, 86 Opportunities to Learn Something New This Fall
- VSU Students Step Into the Fields to Support Farmworkers, Ensure Health Equity
- VSU’s Jennifer Beal Earns Fulbright Specialist Award, Impacts Deaf Education Abroad
- VSU Ready for Move-In Days, First Day of Fall Classes
- Registration Now Open for VSU’s The Happening
- VSU to Resume Normal Operations on Thursday, August 8, 2024
July 2024
- Washington County Leaders Believe Teamwork, VSU RDI Partnership Will Drive Future Economic, Community Development
- VSU RDI Readies Lee County Leaders for Immediate Success, Long-Term Stability
- Jenkins County Leaders Leave VSU RDI With Toolbox Full of Strategies to Drive Positive Change
- VSU RDI Introduces Coffee County Leaders to Community, Economic Development Resources, Stories of Rural Success
- VSU’s Noviello Completes USG Executive Leadership Institute
- Charlton County Leaders Leave VSU RDI Ready to Transform Community, Revitalize Downtown Area
- New Endowment Honors Herb and Linda Reinhard, Supports VSU’s Legacy of Athletic Excellence
- VSU RDI Inspires Early County Leaders to Expand Local Partnerships, Foster Sustainable Growth
- VSU Announces Spring 2024 Graduates
June 2024
- Michelle Ocasio Embraces AI in the Classroom as Governor’s Teaching Fellow
- VSU Supports Community-Led Change with Rural Development Institute
- VSU Nursing Students Outperform National Average on NCLEX
- VSU President to Serve Two-Year Term as Gulf South Conference President
- VSU Announces Spring 2024 Dean's List
May 2024
- PSST Celebrates Opening of Summer Box Office
- VSU’s Jenny Evans Recognized for Service to Art Education
- VSU Recognizes Faculty with Awarding of Tenure, Promotion
- Emma Martin Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU
- Dalton Pender Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU
- Adam Mastrobuono Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at VSU
- Shantia Thomas Earns Outstanding Nursing, Health Sciences Student Award at VSU
- Lacey Viche Earns Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at VSU
- Lindsey Strickland Earns Education, Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at VSU
- Callie Reid Earns Outstanding Science, Mathematics Student Award at VSU
- McKenzie Simpson Earns Outstanding Arts Student Award at VSU
- Stephanie Lopez Earns AAUW Award at VSU
- Teressa Akuoko Earns USG Academic Recognition Day Award at VSU
- Grant Lopez Earns Most Outstanding Cadet Award at VSU
- Austin Peterson Earns Annie Powe Hopper Award at VSU
- Summer Fun: VSU Offers a Little Something for Everyone
- Kenna Fussell Earns Outstanding Business Student Award at VSU
- Isabelle Reimer Honored with VSU’s Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration
- Leigh Ann Overlaur Earns Outstanding Humanities, Social Sciences Student Award at VSU
April 2024
- Equine-Assisted Learning Prepares VSU Students for Success
- VSU Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- VSU Debaters Win First-Ever USG Regents Cup Debate Event
- University System of Georgia Approves Tuition Rates for 2024-2025 Academic Year
- Test Optional Waiver Extended Through Summer 2026
- VSU Celebrates 237th Commencement May 3-4
- VSU Updates Academic Program Offerings to Align With Demand
- VSU's Chamber Singers and Trombone Ensemble to Hold Preview Concert Before Performances in Europe
- Callie Reid Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at VSU
- Shantia Thomas Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
- Lindsey Strickland Earns College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at VSU
- McKenzie Simpson Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at VSU
- VSU Presents Annual Mayhem Music Festival April 26
- Julia Rafferty Earns College of Business Administration Excellence Award at VSU
- Grayson Friedman Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
- VSU Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing, Promotion
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday April 13
- Exploring the Universe: Logan Spooner Says VSU Inspired Him to Dream, Innovate
- VSU Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Band April 11-13, Wind Ensemble Performs April 12
March 2024
- From “Star Trek” Fan to Award-Winning Researcher: VSU’s Jordan Hewins Says Science Has the Power to Change Humanity
- Meet the Voice Behind the National Anthem at Blazer Basketball Games
- VSU ROTC Excited for Inaugural D-Day Study Abroad in France
- VSU STEAM Center Invites Community to Interactive Exhibit on Weather March 23
- PSST Offers Standard Memberships Through June 8
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday March 23
February 2024
- New Nursing Technology Enhances Student Success at VSU
- VSU Student Named Dean at Augusta Tech
- VSU Celebrates Engineering Education Success
- VSU Professor Pursues Fellowship to Improve Teaching, Promote Student Success
- VSU Costume Exhibit Open in Odum Library
- Odum Library Brings Willie Houseal to VSU Feb. 22
- VSU to Host Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition Doctoral Symposium
- VSU Announces Dancing Stars, Pros, and Upcoming Scholarship Fundraiser
- VSU Announces Fall 2023 Graduates
January 2024
- VSU Recognizes Black History Month with Series of February Events
- VSU Volunteers Offer Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- Newsweek Names VSU to List of Top Online Colleges
- PSST Wins Six Broadway World Tallahassee Awards
- VSU Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List
- PSST Offers Early Bird Season Memberships Through March 1
- Learning in Retirement Presents 65-Plus Opportunities to Learn Something New at VSU
- VSU Celebrates the Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 13
December 2022
- Learning in Retirement Presents 70 Opportunities to Learn Something New at VSU
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 14
- Olivia Steward Earns Blazer Creed Award for Citizenship
- VSU Celebrates Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Deaf Field Day at VSU Promotes Deaf Culture, Language Development, Social Growth
- VSU Mourns the Loss of Former Blazer Football Assistant Coach Mike Leach
- Frank Mervin Earns Blazer Creed Award for Civility
- Dr. Shani Wilfred Earns Blazer Creed Award for Integrity
- Carrie Yarbrough Earns Blazer Creed Award for Integrity
- VSU Brings International Scholars to Campus to Discuss Totalitarian Systems
- Jasmine Jaimes Earns Blazer Creed Award for Civility
- Dr. Greg Harrell Earns Blazer Creed Awards for Civility and Integrity
- PSST Offers Early Bird Memberships Through Feb. 15
- VSU President, Alumni Featured on Georgia 500 List
- VSU Professor Pursues Fellowship to Improve Teaching, Enhance Student Learning
November 2022
- VSU Planetarium Presents “Season of Light” Dec. 2
- VSU Faculty-Artist Creates Tifton Mural
- PSST Earns 28 Broadway World Award Nominations
- VSU Presents Fall Education Career Fair
- VSU Statement on the Passing of Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston
- VSU Celebrates Lighting of the Palms Nov. 29
- VSU Celebrates 234th Commencement Dec. 9-10
- Madisyn Earls Earns VSU College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award
- Taylor Gray Earns VSU College of the Arts Excellence Award
- Hanna Yeager Earns VSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award
- Noel Rojas Earns VSU College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award
- Laura Anne Northup Earns VSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award
- Elina Babkina Earns VSU College of Business Administration Excellence Award
- Tropical Storm Nicole Update: VSU Announces Closures, Continues to Monitor Situation
- VSU Students Win Big at Florida Model UN Conference
- Tropical Storm Nicole Update: VSU Remains Open, Continues to Monitor Situation
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday Nov. 12
- VSU Planetarium Presents “Larry: Cat in Space” Nov. 4
October 2022
- Local CPA Speaks During Ethics Week at VSU Nov. 9
- Shannon James Named College of Business Administration Distinguished Alumnus at VSU
- VSU Joins USG in Highlighting Ethical Culture During Ethics Awareness Week
- Robin Walker McCord Named College of Nursing and Health Sciences Distinguished Alumna at VSU
- Amber Patterson Named College of Education and Human Services Distinguished Alumna at VSU
- Mara Shaw Named College of Humanities and Social Sciences Distinguished Alumna at VSU
- Elizabeth Flail Named College of Science and Mathematics Distinguished Alumna at VSU
- Janice Rago Carse Named College of the Arts Distinguished Alumna at VSU
- Get Those Costumes Ready: Tubaween Returns to VSU Oct. 29
- Don Luke Named Graduate of the Last Decade at VSU
- VSU Music Students Honored by Invitation to Perform at Investiture Ceremony
- VSU’s Fanhao Nie Named a Public Religion Research Institute Fellow
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 22
- VSU Announces Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipients
- VSU’s Haunted Trail Delivers Eerie Halloween Fun
September 2022
- Pops in the Park Benefits VSU Music Scholarships
- Collector’s Legacy of Joy Lives on Through Hummel Exhibit at VSU’s Odum Library
- VSU Hosts National Night Out Oct. 4
- VSU Statement on Hurricane Ian
- VSU’s Charleston Carter Earns National Recognition, Shares New Skills With Students
- VSU Brings Legendary Latin Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Flutist to Campus
- VSU Announces Summer 2022 Graduates
- VSU Welcomes Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice to Campus Sept. 26
- VSU Student Named an Emerging Leader by Ohio Library Council
- VSU Professor Seeks to Increase Belonging, Community in Mathematics
- VSU Named a Best College by U.S. News and World Report
- Blazer Alum Launches 'Pink Triangle Legacies' Book Tour Sept. 15 at VSU
- VSU Commemorates Signing of U.S. Constitution with Series of Special Events
- Valdosta State University Announces Summer 2022 Dean's List
- VSU Degree Pays Off While Also Changing Lives, Transforming Communities
- VSU’s 2022 Excellence Awards Honor Distinguished Faculty, Staff
- Meet Barbara Radcliffe, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching Honoree
- Jamie Collins Says Scholarship Gives Her Freedom to Pursue Her Goals at VSU
August 2022
- City Awards American Rescue Plan Act Funds to VSU’s CAAM
- VSU’s Shannon McGee Joins South GeorgiaLEADS Class of 2022-2023
- VSU Professor Discovers Creative Classroom Strategies Through Teaching Fellowship
- VSU’s Bernard Tamas Considered Top Expert on Third Parties in U.S. Politics
- Carl Brown Named Employee of the Semester at VSU
- College of the Arts Dean Named Interim Vice President for University Advancement at VSU
- Meet Roy Copeland, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Service Honoree
- Meet Shana Yorkey, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff Honoree
- Learning in Retirement Presents 58 Opportunities to Learn Something New at VSU
- Meet Dr. Meagan Arrastia-Chisholm, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Honoree
- Meet Dr. Cori Crews, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching Honoree
- Meet Dr. Zulal Denaux, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Research Honoree
- Meet Brenda Beasley, 2022 VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff Honoree
- VSU’s Impact on Area Economy Increases 9.6 Percent Over Previous Year
- VSU Professor Describes Teaching Fellowship as Transformative Experience
- VSU Celebrates Move-In Week
- VSU Faculty Study Impact of Virtual Reality on Performance Anxiety
- VSU’s Alan Rowe Named President of State Law Enforcement Organization
- VSU Joins Kingsland Revitalization, Recovery Planning Efforts
- VSU Students Take the Lead on Area Mosquito Surveillance Program
July 2022
- Registration Now Open for VSU’s The Happening 2022
- Odum Library Mural Inspires Growth, Transformation Through Knowledge and Art
- Graduates Give Back to VSU to Help Current, Future Students Realize Their Academic Dreams
- VSU Rural Development Institute Focused on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia
- VSU CAAM Closed for Expansion Project, Exhibits Moved to Fine Arts Gallery
June 2022
- VSU Introduces Migrant High School Students to STEM, College Life
- VSU Announces Spring 2022 Graduates
- Green Power EMC, Colquitt EMC Award Grant to VSU STEAM Center
- Valdosta State University Announces Spring 2022 Dean's List
- VSU Plans Emergency Response Training Exercise June 7
May 2022
- USG Permanently Endows Scholarship Fund in Honor of Trailblazing Librarian
- VSU Partners with UGA Pharmacy to Meet Growing Demand for Pharmacists
- VSU Honors Morgan Hill with Female Student-Athlete Academic Award
- VSU Honors Nick Rosatti with Male Student-Athlete Academic Award
- Peach State Summer Theatre Box Office Open, Ready to Serve
- VSU Honors Logan Kraus with Male Student-Athlete Academic Award
- Triston Carter Earns Outstanding Nursing, Health Sciences Student Award at VSU
- VSU’s Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive
- Emily Culpepper Earns Outstanding Education Student Award at VSU
- VSU Honors Juan Vargas with Outstanding Student in Business Award
- Kevin Eppes Earns Outstanding Student in Science, Mathematics Award at VSU
- VSU Honors Lindsay Miller with Outstanding Student in the College of the Arts Award
- VSU Receives Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
- VSU Honors Georgia Wynn with Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration
- VSU Honors Mya Curry with 2022 American Association of University Women Award
- VSU Secures Funds to Update Space for Students with Disabilities
- VSU Honors Andrew McCord with Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet Award
- VSU Honors Asia Evans with Clare Philips Martin Scholarship
- VSU Honors Juliannie Hoare with Alpha Lambda Delta Marie Leonard Book Award
- VSU Honors Vanessa Okojie with 2022 Annie Powe Hopper, Outstanding Student Awards
- USG Leaders Learn More About VSU’s Commitment to Excellence, Success
- VSU Plants Tulip Poplar Trees for National Arbor Day
- VSU Invites Community to Enjoy Summer Fun on Campus
April 2022
- VSU’s Powell Hall Project Earns Historic Preservation Recognition
- VSU Recognizes Faculty with Awarding of Tenure, Promotion
- Nathan Popp Named Graduate Assistant of the Year at VSU
- VSU Highlights Future of Earthquake Forecasting with Geodynamic AI Expert
- VSU Brings Mayhem to Front Lawn April 29
- VSU Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- VSU Celebrates 233rd Commencement May 6-7
- VSU Presents Art, Design Spring Senior Exhibition Through May 2
- VSU Copeland African American Museum Wins Google Ad Grants Award
- VSU Panel Discussion Focuses on Earth, Climate, Sustainability
- Kevin Eppes Named Top College of Science and Mathematics Graduate at VSU
- Triston Carter Named Top College of Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate at VSU
- Kelsey Daniels Named Top College of Business Administration Graduate at VSU
- Alaina Taylor Named Top College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate at VSU
- Emily Culpepper Named Top College of Education and Human Services Graduate at VSU
- Cyle Clark Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at VSU
March 2022
- VSU Takes Fresh Approach to Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
- VSU Seminar Series Celebrates Faculty Research, Community Collaboration
- VSU Selects Dr. Christine James as First Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair
- VSU's Doctor of Education Programs Recognized by Princeton Review
- VSU Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Band April 7-9
- VSU Hosts Open House April 2
- Jimmecha Carr Shares Research at VSU Colloquium
- VSU Eliminates SAT, ACT Score Requirement for Select Incoming Freshmen
- Skylar Grinnell-Meeler Shares Research at VSU Colloquium
- VSU Presents Juried Student Art Competition March 21-April 8
- VSU’s Dr. Victoria Russell Selected to Lead American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- VSU Hosts Engineering Night
- UGA SBDC at VSU Offers Workshop on Creating the Workplace Culture
- AACSB Accreditation Keeps VSU Among the Best Business Schools in the World
- VSU Honors Students, Faculty, Staff with Blazer Creed Awards
February 2022
- VSU Honors 162 Employees for Dedication to Blazer Nation
- VSU Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Perform March 2
- VSU’s Beta Alpha Psi Students Offer Income Tax Assistance
- VSU Wins American Library Association Grant for Women’s Suffrage Project
- VSU Department of Accounting Maintains Elite International Accreditation
- Sandra Y.G. Jones Earns Blazer Creed Award for Civility
- VSU Presents Count Basie Orchestra Live in Concert March 3
- VSU Presents Self-Love and Compassion Festival
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Presents ‘Black Is …’ Through March 4
- VSU Named Most Affordable for Online EdD Programs
- VSU Highlights Future of Earthquake Forecasting with NASA Scientist March 3
- VSU’s Vanessa Okojie Earns USG Academic Recognition Day Award
- VSU Celebrates 10th Tree Campus USA Recognition
- VSU Introduces South Georgia to Fannie Lou Hamer with One-Woman Play Feb. 22
- VSU’s Dr. John Dunn Earns Amicus Poloniae Award
- Emily Flowers Earns Blazer Creed Award for Citizenship and Integrity
- Dr. Zduy Chu Earns Blazer Creed Award for Civility
- Dr. Anne Price Earns Blazer Creed Award for Citizenship
- Graduate School Recruitment Day
- VSU Students Develop Marketing Strategy for Coastal Georgia Business Owner
- Heidi Cox Named VSU’s Fall 2021 Employee of the Semester
- VSU Helps Adel Plan Vibrant Downtown, Thriving Economy
- CNN’s Gwen Sommers Redwine to Speak During VSU’s Black History Month Celebration
January 2022
- PSST Wins Eight Broadway World Tallahassee Awards
- VisionFirst Advisors Honors Memory of Melissa R. Medley With Gift to VSU
- Learning in Retirement Presents 60-Plus Opportunities to Learn Something New
- VSU Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News and World Report
- VSU Announces Class of Fall 2021 Graduates
- VSU Hosts Open House Feb. 5
- Black History Month Schedule of Events Released
- Dr. Cristobal Serran-Pagan y Fuentes Earns Blazer Creed Award for Integrity
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Valdosta National 2022
- SECAC Recognizes VSU’s Glenda Swan for Excellence in Teaching
- VSU Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List
- VSU Celebrates the Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- PSST Offers Early Bird Memberships Through Feb. 15
- Intelligent.com Names VSU a Top University