Valdosta State University’s Music Scholarship Board and Golden Circle Scholarship and Support Fund Board will present Dancing with the Valdosta Stars 2024 at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. Admission…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the 800-plus students — representing 25 states and five foreign countries — who earned their degrees during Fall Semester 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University honors the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans and recognizes 400-plus years of perseverance in the African American pursuit for equality during Black History Month. A complete schedule of events and…

Valdosta State University’s Department of Accounting and Beta Alpha Psi chapter are ready to support underserved populations across South Georgia by providing free federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing services. To…

Newsweek has named Valdosta State University to its 2024 list of America’s Top Online Colleges. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Peach State Summer Theatre has once again earned Broadway World Tallahassee’s Favorite Local Theatre Award. PSST received a total of 26 nominations across 11 categories of the 2023 Broadway World Tallahassee Awards and took home wins in more…

Valdosta State University congratulates each of the students who earned a spot on the Fall 2023 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Early bird memberships are now available for the 2024 Peach State Summer Theatre season, which kicks off in early June on Valdosta State University’s Sawyer Theatre stage and features “Annie,” “Five Guys Named Moe,” and…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. Classes and…

Valdosta State University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march, community service, and more on Monday, Jan. 15. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Chef Melanie from Valdosta State University Dining shares her recipe for Butter Jam Thumbprints. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With a focus on enhancing rural prosperity, Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact invited economic development, city, county, and community leaders from across Georgia to participate in Retail Academy and learn…

Valdosta State University announces the receipt of a $7,433.31 grant to participate in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Georgia Young Adult Program. This award includes funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of faculty, staff, and students for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do, both on campus and in the community. Read more at Valdosta State…

Peach State Summer Theatre and Valdosta State University Theatre and Dance have earned a total of 43 nominations across 15 categories of the 2023 Broadway World Tallahassee Awards. Now it’s up to fans, friends, and family to decide who will…

Georgia Trend recently announced its second edition of Georgia 500, a comprehensive list of the state’s most influential leaders, each one working in their local community to positively impact economic and community development. The list…

Valdosta State University hosts its annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, on a Winter Wonderland-themed Front Lawn. Read more at Valdosta State University…

More than 900 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 236th commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s STEAM Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation presents the Art and Science of Weather from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. This experience is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta…

Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections has received a $22,205 grant from the Lyrasis Catalyst Fund to kickstart an effort to make South Georgia history more accessible to everyone. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The United States Navy Band Commodores will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Valdosta State University’s Whitehead Auditorium. Tickets are free of charge and may be reserved at www.usnavyband.ticketleap.com. Read more at Valdosta State…

Dr. Reginald DesRoches, president of Rice University, discusses “A Vision for the Future of Higher Education” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, via Microsoft Teams. His presentation is part of Valdosta State University’s 2023-2024…

A team from CJB Industries Inc. recently returned to the classroom for three days of instruction on high-performance liquid chromatography. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Alyssa Foskey, director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University, is on a mission to help childcare businesses across the Peach State thrive. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Blazer Nation friends are invited to join Valdosta State University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni in celebrating Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 21. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Police Department will present National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, on the Front Lawn. Admission, all activities, and concessions are free of charge, while supplies last. Read more at Valdosta…

Valdosta State University’s Music Scholarship Alliance hosts Pops in the Park at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale now. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Thirty members of the VSU Chamber Singers and the Trombone Ensemble are headed to Portugal and Spain in May 2024. They are currently fundraising to pay for this incredible experiential opportunity. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The College of Science and Mathematics and the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 14 in the Hugh C. Bailey Science Center. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2023 Presidential Excellence Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. Victoria Russell with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She joined the VSU faculty in 2010 and currently serves…

Valdosta State University is once again listed among the nation’s best colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s recently released 2024 Best Colleges rankings. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the nearly 550 students who earned their degrees during Summer 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Rebecca Taylor with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff. She joined the VSU staff in 1999 and currently serves as deputy chief officer of…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Evelyn Davis-Walker with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching. She joined the faculty of VSU’s College of the Arts in 2016 and currently serves as…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. Colette Drouillard with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching. She joined the faculty of VSU’s James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. José A. Vélez-Marulanda with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Research. He joined the faculty of VSU’s College of Science and…

Valdosta State University and the City of Valdosta present Downtown Family Fun Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Unity Park Amphitheater. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Sarah Wildes Arnett with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Service. She joined the faculty of VSU’s College of the Arts in 2012 and currently serves as…

Samuel Nicolas, a Valdosta State University student from Lauderhill, Florida, recently completed a 10-week summer internship with Verizon, where he worked in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with the Human Resource Experience and Insight unit for…

More than 300 distinguished and accomplished students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 2023 Dean's List and recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals. Dean's List honors are…

A high school graduate who earns a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University will earn nearly $1.2 million more during their lifetime, bringing their average work-life earnings to $2.6 million. Advanced degrees boost those earnings even…

This message is from VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal to the VSU community, Valdosta, and Lowndes County, along with all first responders, volunteers, and elected officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Read more at Valdosta State…

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, Valdosta State University will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia recently released The Economic Impact of University System of Georgia Institutions on their Regional Economies in Fiscal Year 2022. The study was created by Dr. Jeffrey M. Humphreys of the…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. Read more at…

Increased traffic around campus, full classrooms, and the traditional “Doughnut Day” — when President Richard A. Carvajal welcomes random students with free doughnuts on the first day of class — all mark the start of another…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Sandra Y. G. Jones with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff. She joined the VSU staff in 2016 and currently serves as deputy chief officer of…

Herb Reinhard has been Athletic Director at Valdosta State University since 1992. Blazer Athletics has won 48 of its 52 GSC Championships and 7 of its 8 National Championships during Reinhard's tenure. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Less than two weeks out from the start of Fall Semester 2023, overall enrollment at Valdosta State University is trending up, which would be the school’s first increase since 2020. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its second annual Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural…

Valdosta State University is excited to welcome roughly 2,100 students to their on-campus home away from home during Fall 2023 Move-in Days. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently welcomed a special group of high school students to campus for three days of activities, conversations, and tours designed to introduce them to the collegiate experience. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University welcomed 223 students into the 1906 Society during the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Sheri Noviello, former dean of Valdosta State University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, recently returned to Blazer Nation to serve as interim provost and vice president of the Division of Academic Affairs. Read more at…

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University's Carlyn Seese and Summer Dee have earned scholarships from the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University congratulates those students who earned a spot on the Spring 2023 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With online teaching and learning becoming more common in higher education, Valdosta State University faculty are returning to the classroom to learn effective online teaching practices and how online technologies can enhance their course design. …

With demand for affordable public transportation on the rise in Valdosta, a group of Valdosta State University students recently asked city residents how they felt about the potential use of autonomous vehicles to support transit service expansion…

Valdosta State University recently raised $99,667 during its 2023 Spring Giving Day, a 24-hour crowd funding-style campaign. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Trish Nagy Travieso lives in Paris, France, and is a proud 2023 graduate of Valdosta State University. She credits the Online College for Career Advancement faculty and staff for supporting her return to higher education learning after nearly a…

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce has awarded Valdosta State University a $446,000 Nursing School Grant to help ensure all Georgians, especially those in rural and underserved areas, have access to high quality healthcare. Read more at…

Anna-Kathryn Gardner of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Annie Powe Hopper Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dalila Sanchez of Roopville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is excited to announce a summer calendar filled with family friendly activities for residents of Valdosta-Lowndes County and beyond. This includes Broadway-caliber musical theatre; outdoor walking trails; art exhibits;…

Elizabeth “Ellie” Lehto of Savannah, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Logan Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jared Lee Collum of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Aubrey Gage Kempton of Bainbridge, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Division of Aerospace Studies Most Outstanding Professional Officer Corps Cadet Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Darshi Narendrakumar Patel, an international student from Gujarat, India, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award and University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta…

Morgan Bailey Hill of Echols County, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award and Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read…

Georgia Jade Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Amanda Fields Parker of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Teressa Akuoko of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jamie Erin Collins of Columbia, South Carolina, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Leann Brown of Douglas, Georgia, is Valdosta State University’s 2023 Graduate Assistant of the Year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

For Nisha Patel, a student in Valdosta State University’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduating class, her unusual journey will be top of mind as she adds “Dr.” to the front of her name. The first cohort of 17 DNP…

Undeterred by the threat of inclement weather, Valdosta State University celebrated its 11th Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA recognition and renewed its commitment to effective urban forest management during a Georgia Arbor Day ceremony Friday.…

Valdosta State University Enactus recently placed third at the Enactus United States 2023 National Exposition Early-Stage Competition at the University of Texas in Dallas. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently awarded tenure to five faculty members and promotion to 21 faculty members. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Valdosta State University has decided to move its annual Mayhem Music Festival to The Complex from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, April 28. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta…

A local elementary school’s wish for a bold, colorful, and inspirational message led to the creation of a new class at Valdosta State University this spring. Read more at Valdosta State University…

More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 235th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University community recently gathered to unveil an unexpected gift to the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services — a large, framed portrait of James Lovett Dewar Sr. Read more at Valdosta…

The Spectator, the unfiltered, uncensored voice of the students at Valdosta State University, recently earned seven 2023 Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards, including five staff and two individual recognitions. Read…

The Lambda Mu chapter of Sigma Chi at Valdosta State University recently hosted Derby Days 2023, raising nearly $8,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and collecting more than 5,000 canned food items for Second Harvest of South Georgia. Read…

Valdosta State University presents Mayhem Music Festival from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 28, on the Front Lawn. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently hosted its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration in honor of the 29 faculty and staff members who have already retired or will retire by the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more at Valdosta…

The Valdosta State University Police Department celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently developed a community needs assessment to support the Greater Valdosta United Way in its efforts to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person across an 11-county region of South…

Valdosta State University will welcome approximately 300 middle school and high school band students to campus on Thursday, April 13, for the 2023 South Georgia Region Honor Band weekend. Representing 50 schools from Macon to the Georgia-Florida…

Twelve Valdosta State University fraternities and sororities were recently invited to participate in Greek Week Community Service Day 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With more than 90,000 specimens, Valdosta State University is home to the second largest herbarium in Georgia. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With suicide being the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24, Valdosta State University recently partnered with the Jordan Porco Foundation for Fresh Check Day 2023 — a fresh approach to student mental health. Read more at…

Valdosta State University’s Counseling Center recently earned the Georgia College Counseling Association’s 2023 Clinical Program of the Year Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University celebrates Blazer Week March 27-31. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jazmin Borges’s research, “Gopher Tortoise Mortality and Reliability of Passive Integrated Transponders at Reed Bingham State Park,” recently won the People’s Choice Award at the 2023 Southwest Georgia Louis Stokes Alliances…

Jasmine Freeman’s research, “Utilizing the Continuous and Absorption Spectrum to Calculate the Components of Stars,” recently won first place at the 2023 Southwest Georgia Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)…

The Valdosta State University community gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration’s new J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is excited to celebrate faculty and staff loyalty and longevity this spring. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in Whitehead Auditorium. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Darius Thomas recently earned the 2023 Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University has earned a $300,000 grant from Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity to transform the standards of teacher preparation with a focus on developing highly effective, compassionate, and adaptive teachers. Read more at…

Levi Johnson’s “The Buick Special” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Ben Strickland's "No Limits No Refunds" is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Robert Greene’s “Aberration” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, and Department of Computer Science at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday: Adventures in Math and Computer Science from 9 a.m. to noon on March 4 in Nevins Hall. Read…

Emily Sanchez’s “CAMP: A Field of Opportunities” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police recently honored the Valdosta State University Police Department with its Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program Award for Recertification. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Lucas Hicks’s “Under The Sun” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Brock Drury’s “The Sim Racer” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Cheyanne Stone of Douglas, Georgia, is the recipient of the Valdosta Rotary Club’s inaugural Judge H. Arthur “Mac” McLane Scholarship. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University chapter of Beta Alpha Psi recently kicked off its fifth year with the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Ben McCranie is a leader in access control. He understands the roles electrified access, keys, card readers, doors, and hardware play in both campus security and academic success. Read more at Valdosta State…

Peach State Summer Theatre’s 2022 season — “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show,” “Sister Act,” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” — recently earned 10…

Colonel John Caranta, commander of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Southeast Region, recently visited Valdosta State University’s Detachment 172, where he participated in candid conversations with cadets and cadre. Read more at…

The city of Valdosta is making needed sewer repairs along a stretch of N. Oak Street beginning on February 6, 2023, and it will impact traffic around Valdosta State University. The repairs are along One Mile Branch (Creek), which runs through…

Valdosta State University honors the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans and recognizes 400-plus years of perseverance in the African American pursuit for equality during Black History Month. Read more at Valdosta State…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the 800-plus students who earned their degrees during Fall 2022. Read more at Valdosta State University…

U.S. News and World Report has listed Valdosta State University among the nation’s best colleges and universities when it comes to distance education. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Mallory Johnson, a Valdosta State University student from Dallas, Texas, earned first-place honors during a recent RNMKRS (pronounced “rainmakers”) College Sales Skills Competition. She competed in the SpeedSell event, where she was…

Valdosta State University congratulates those students who earned a spot on the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University has received $750,000 in federal funding to help address the need for more teachers across South Georgia, where classrooms are overcrowded and school districts struggle to recruit certified professionals ready to develop…

A four-student team from Valdosta State University’s Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration recently earned second place honors and $7,000 in scholarship money during Aprio’s 2022 Case Competition for Underrepresented…

The Valdosta State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences invites everyone to come out and learn more about efforts to make South Georgia more accommodating and safer for bicyclists and pedestrians at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in the…

Students from Valdosta State University’s Department of Marriage and Family Therapy recently partnered with Hospice of South Georgia for Camp Lean on Me, an annual experience for community children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. Read more at…

The Valdosta Symphony Guild celebrates the return of Tunes for Tots on Saturday, Jan. 14, in Valdosta State University’s Whitehead Auditorium. The last event was held in 2020, prior to the global health crisis known as COVID-19. Read more at…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Olivia Steward, a student from Flowery Branch, Georgia, was one…

Valdosta State University celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with community service projects, a march, and more Monday, Jan. 16. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently welcomed area deaf and hard-of-hearing youth to campus for Deaf Field Day. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Mike Leach, who came to Valdosta State in 1992, died Monday, Dec. 12. He was 61. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Frank Mervin, First-Year Programs coordinator, was one of them. …

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Dr. Shani Wilfred, general education coordinator and professor…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Carrie Yarbrough, a member of the Human Resources team, was one…

Valdosta State University’s Department of History recently collaborated with the Pilecki Institute to bring scholars from Poland, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Turkey, Qatar, Italy, Nigeria, and the United States together to discuss totalitarianism and…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Jasmine Jaimes, a student from Pearson, Georgia, was one of…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of students, faculty, and staff for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do — and Dr. Greg Harrell, a professor in the Department of Mathematics,…

Early bird memberships are now available for the 2023 Peach State Summer Theatre season. The cost is $80.76 for adults and $77.52 for students and senior citizens, including all taxes and fees. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Georgia Trend recently announced its inaugural Georgia 500, a comprehensive list of the state’s most influential leaders, each one working in their local community to positively impact economic and community development. The list includes…

Valdosta State University’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta believes that the best teachers are the ones who are unrelenting in their desire to obtain new knowledge and skills. A lifelong commitment to learning is essential to what he does every day. Read…

The Valdosta State University Planetarium will present “Season of Light” at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. This annual holiday presentation is free of charge and open to the public. Families with young children who are…

Taylor Shaw, a faculty member in Valdosta State University’s Department of Art & Design, recently collaborated with the Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association to create a mural that celebrates Georgia’s Friendly City. Read more at…

Peach State Summer Theatre’s 2022 season — “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show,” “Sister Act,” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” — has earned a total of 28…

The Office of Career Opportunities and Volunteer Services at Valdosta State University recently presented its 2022 Fall Education Career Fair. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Speaker David Ralston was a true difference-maker for our state and a great supporter of VSU and all of higher education. He will most definitely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Ralston and the entire Ralston family. Read more at…

Valdosta State University hosts its annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, on the West Hall Front Lawn. Read more at Valdosta State University…

More than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 234th commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Madisyn Chandler Earls of Macon, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services at Valdosta State University. Read more at…

Taylor Marie Gray of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Hanna Marie Yeager of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Noel Alfredo Rojas Galviz of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Laura Anne Northup of Mulberry, Florida, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Elina Aleksandrovna Babkina of Conyers, Georgia, is the recipient of the Fall 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta…

VSU will shut down at noon today. We will continue to monitor the impact of Nicole, but as of right now, we anticipate VSU reopening at 8am on Friday (tomorrow). Read more at Valdosta State University…

Two Valdosta State University students earned prestigious position paper awards at the 17th annual Florida Model United Nations conference in Gainesville. Read more at Valdosta State University…

VSU plans to remain open with normal campus operations. We will update the campus with any changes as we continue to closely monitor the situation. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The College of Science and Mathematics and the Department of Biology at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday: The Circle of Life from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 12 in the Hugh C. Bailey Science Center. Read more at Valdosta State…

The Valdosta State University Planetarium presents “Larry: Cat in Space” at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jim Godbee Jr., a local certified public accountant, will discuss the tough ethical decisions often faced in business from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Valdosta State University’s Health Sciences and Business Administration…

Valdosta State University recently honored two-time alumnus Shannon W. James Sr. with the 2022 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Distinguished Alumnus Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University will celebrate the SPIRIT of USG by bringing awareness to ethics, reinforcing the principles of recognizing employees’ hard work, and promoting shared values during Ethics Awareness Week Nov. 7-13. Activities planned…

Valdosta State University recently honored Robin Walker McCord with the 2022 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently honored Amber Patterson with the 2022 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently honored Mara Shaw with the 2022 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently honored Dr. Elizabeth Flail with the 2022 College of Science and Mathematics Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently honored Janice Rago Carse with the 2022 College of the Arts Distinguished Alumna Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University presents a hair-raising Tubaween at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Whitehead Auditorium. This special musical event is free of charge, open to the public, and sure to entertain ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Read more at…

Valdosta State University recently honored two-time alumnus Don Luke with the 2022 Graduate of the Last Decade Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Brass Ensemble, a combination of the Presidential Brass Quintet and Sonorous Brass Quintet, recently performed during the investiture of George Ervin “Sonny” Perdue III as the University System of…

Dr. Fanhao Nie’s ongoing work in the areas of anti-Asian racism and Asian American mental health recently earned him a fellowship with the nonprofit, nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Read more at Valdosta State…

The College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Chemistry, and Student Members of the American Chemical Society at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday: Fabulous Fibers from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22 in the Hugh C. Bailey Science…

More than 350 students have earned a scholarship through Valdosta State University Foundation Inc. for Fall Semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Campus Recreation presents The Haunted Trail from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29 at Valdosta State University’s Center for Outdoor Recreational Experiences (CORE) Challenge Course. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Music Scholarship Alliance hosts Pops in the Park at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. General admission tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students, senior citizens, and military personnel; and free for children ages 12…

The Georgianna Baer Manning Hummel Exhibit at Odum Library runs through Nov. 20. It is located on the first floor of the library in the North Lobby display cases. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Police Department will present National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, on the Front Lawn. Admission, all activities, and concessions are free of charge, while supplies last. Read more at Valdosta…

VSU plans to remain open with normal campus operations for the remainder of the week. We will update the campus with any changes as we continue to closely monitor the situation. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Charleston L. Carter recently earned national recognition as a certified fellow of the Institute for Court Management at the National Center for State Courts. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he serves as deputy…

Latin Grammy Award winner Néstor Torres discusses his life, his culture, and his music at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Valdosta State University’s Odum Library Auditorium. Two days later the legendary jazz flutist performs live in…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the 600-plus students who earned their degrees during Summer 2022. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Michael P. Boggs, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, will discuss “Behavioral Health Issues and the Criminal Justice System” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, in Valdosta State University’s Student Union Theater. Read…

The Ohio Library Council recently honored Taryn Mirabello, a student in Valdosta State University’s Department of Library and Information Studies, with the 2022 Diana Vescelius Emerging Leader Award. She described the recognition as a defining…

Valdosta State University’s Dr. Lorena Aguirre Salazar believes belonging plays a vital role in mathematics achievement and community is necessary for deeper, more meaningful learning. Their goal over the next year is to work to build a sense…

Valdosta State University is once again listed among the nation’s best colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s recently released 2023 Best Colleges rankings. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. W. Jake Newsome returns to Valdosta State University to kick off a multi-city tour for his new book, Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Odum Library Auditorium. Read more at…

Valdosta State University will observe Constitution Week Sept. 17-23 with a series of special events presented by Odum Library and the Department of Political Science in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more at Valdosta State…

Valdosta State University congratulates those students who earned a spot on the Summer 2022 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

A high school graduate who earns a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University will earn nearly $1.2 million more during their lifetime. Advanced degrees boost those earnings even more. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2022 Presidential Excellence Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Barbara Radcliffe is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching. She is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education in the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of…

Jamie Collins of Columbia, South Carolina, has earned the Dr. Larry Etling Scholarship at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University recently received a $15,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Valdosta. The funds will support the museum’s intention to become the preeminent field trip…

South GeorgiaLEADS recently selected Valdosta State University’s Shannon McGee to join its ongoing efforts to create a more competitive South Georgia. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Colette Drouillard returns to the helm of her virtual classroom this fall with a few new creative strategies for transforming her courses into authentic, intellectually engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. Read more at Valdosta State…

Valdosta State University’s Dr. Bernard Tamas has researched third parties in United States politics for well over a decade. His 2018 book, "The Demise and Rebirth of American Third Parties," established him as a highly sought-after…

Valdosta State University’s Carl Brown is good at solving problems. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, has named Blake Pearce interim vice president for University Advancement and chief executive officer of VSU Foundation Inc. beginning Sept. 1. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Roy Copeland is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award for Service. He is a professor of business law in the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration's Department of Accounting. …

Shana Yorkey, chief budget officer in the Division of Finance and Administration’s Office of Budget and Payroll Services, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award: Classified Staff. Read more at…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. The fun…

Dr. Meagan Arrastia-Chisholm is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She serves as an associate professor of educational psychology in the James L. and…

Dr. Cori Crews, associate professor of accounting in the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration’s Department of Accounting, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award for Online…

Dr. Zulal Denaux, professor of economics in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Healthcare Administration and coordinator of international programs for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration, is the recipient of Valdosta…

Brenda Beasley, assistant director of orientation for the Division of Student Success, is the recipient of Valdosta State University's 2022 Presidential Excellence Award: Classified Staff. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Linda de la Garza returns to her classroom in Valdosta State University’s Hugh C. Bailey Science Center this fall with a renewed passion for teaching and a few new skills. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is excited to welcome roughly 2,100 students to their on-campus home away from home during Move-In Days. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Mark McQuade was touring Valdosta State University’s Virtual Reality Lab when inspiration struck. The associate professor of music wondered if the technology could help his students overcome performance anxiety. Read more at Valdosta…

Valdosta State University Chief of Police Alan Rowe stands at the helm of the largest professional association for law enforcement administrators in Georgia. His fundamental purpose is to provide the most up-to-date and relevant training available…

Valdosta State University faculty recently developed a needs assessment to support a Coastal Georgia community as it works towards inclusive recovery following the global pandemic known as COVID-19. Read more at Valdosta State University…

A group of Valdosta State University student researchers have spent the past five months working to create new knowledge and potentially save lives. Their efforts will continue throughout the fall as they seek to support public health initiatives to…

Valdosta State University hosts The Happening 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, on the Front Lawn. This fall semester tradition invites students to take a break, have some fun, and discover what the university and the surrounding…

Tim Nijenhuis’s “Metamorphosis” creatively uses Odum Library’s South Atrium mural space and surface — a wall of medium density, textured fiberboard panels measuring 24 feet 4 inches wide and 10 feet 6 inches high. It…

Valdosta State University welcomed 237 students into the 1906 Society during the 2021-2022 academic year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its inaugural Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.…

The Copeland African American Museum at Valdosta State University will soon undergo renovation and expansion, an effort to bolster its steadfast promise to preserve and uplift the stories of African American history. The museum will remain closed to…

Valdosta State University recently welcomed 30 high school students to campus for the Georgia Migrant Education Program’s Migrant Education Summer Leadership Academy. During the two-week residential program, the students participated in a…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the 1,100-plus students who earned their degrees during Spring 2022. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s STEAM Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation recently received a $1,000 Renewable Energy STEAM Grant from Green Power EMC and Colquitt EMC. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University congratulates those students who earned a spot on the Spring 2022 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Police Department will conduct an emergency response training exercise during the morning / early afternoon on Tuesday, June 7. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The University System of Georgia Foundation has permanently endowed the Merryll Penson Scholarship Fund, a GALILEO initiative honoring the work of a trailblazing former director. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University students interested in a career in pharmacy now have a streamlined approach for admission into the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Read more at Valdosta State…

Morgan Hill of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Female Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Nick M. Rosatti of Hahira, Georgia is the recipient of the 2022 Male Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. This is his second time earning this honor. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Peach State Summer Theatre Box Office is officially open for business. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Logan Mason Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022 Male Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Triston Lee Carter of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Senior College of Nursing and Health Sciences Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Emily Elizabeth Culpepper of Lake Park, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State…

Juan Vargas, an international student from Bogota, Colombia, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in Business Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Kevin John Eppes Jr. of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in Science and Mathematics Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Lindsay Nicole Miller of Chipley, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Student in the Arts Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University announces the receipt of a $7,273.75 grant to participate in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Georgia Young Adult Program. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Georgia J. Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Mya Curry of Blackshear, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

A state-funded renovation project will support Valdosta State University’s efforts to remove physical, educational, and other barriers and create an inclusive and diverse living and learning environment that is accessible to all. Read more at…

Andrew J. McCord of Roxboro, North Carolina, is the recipient of the 2022 Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Asia Mya Evans of Bronx, New York, is the recipient of the 2022 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Juliannie Anya Hoare of Belize City, Belize, is the recipient of the 2022 Alpha Lambda Delta Marie Leonard Book Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Vanessa Okojie of McDonough, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022 Annie Powe Hopper Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…