2017 News Archive
December 2017
- Angel Boev Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at VSU
- VSU Alumni Selected for National Collegiate Flag Football Championships Hall of Fame
- VSU Honors Recipients of 2017 Ethics Awards
- VSU Celebrates 224th Commencement Dec. 8-9
- Fall 2017 Graduates Give Back to VSU
- VSU Alumna Amelia Inman Becomes Youngest Female Ever Elected to City Council of Lithonia, Georgia
- VSU Recognized by U.S. State Department for German Exchange Program
- VSU's Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as a Superior Chapter
- VSU鈥檚 Cara Robinson Places in Finals of International Business Competition
- VSU Student Organization Hosts Fundraiser for Incarcerated Youth
November 2017
- VSU Faculty Elected to Executive Board of Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Blazer Nation Celebrates Season of Joy, Giving with Holiday Helper Tree Project
- Dr. C. Thomas Hopkins Jr. to Speak at VSU鈥檚 224th Commencement Ceremony
- Michael Sanders, Jayla Flournoy Crowned Homecoming King, Queen
- William Massey Honored with Graduate of the Last Decade Award at VSU
- Filemon Lopez Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at VSU
- VSU Teaches Students About Workplace Professionalism Nov. 30
- VSU Presents De-Stress Fest November 29
- VSU Celebrates Jazz with State Band Clinic, Highly Acclaimed Saxophonist
- Amelia Thomas Named VSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences Top Graduate
- Caitlin Mozzo Named VSU College of Education and Human Services Top Graduate
- Erin Bridgeforth Named VSU College of Arts and Sciences Top Graduate
- David Hanna Named VSU College of Business Administration Top Graduate
- Hunter Pope Named VSU College of the Arts Top Graduate
- Ceramics Sale Benefits VSU Art Students
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淪eason of Light鈥 Dec. 1
- VSU Students Discover New Method of Producing 鈥榃onder Material鈥 Graphene
- VSU鈥檚 2017 Presidential Excellence Awards Honor Distinguished Faculty and Staff
- Robin Hines Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at VSU
- Martha McGill Honored with Distinguished Alumna Award at VSU
- VSU Celebrates Giving Tuesday Nov. 28
- VSU Brings International Culture to Local Schools
- VSU Explores Future of Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence Symposium
- VSU Works to Alleviate Regional Shortage of Healthcare Workers
- Former FBI Agent Talks Fraud and Its Impact on Healthcare at VSU Nov. 14
- Game Developer Visits VSU Mass Media Class Nov. 16
- Kyle Culpepper Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- VSU Theatre and Dance Hosts Annual Cabaret Fundraiser Nov. 19
- VSU Hosts Homeless for a Night Nov. 10
- VSU Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淭he Imaginary Invalid鈥 Nov. 9-15
- VSU Presents Department of Art and Design Fall Senior Exhibition Nov. 12-Dec. 1
- VSU Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10
- VSU Welcomes Blazer Fans of All Ages to Homecoming Festivities Nov. 4
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Hosts Symphony Ball Fundraiser Nov. 11
October 2017
- Faculty, Staff, Students, Retirees Invited to Benefits and Wellness Fair Nov. 1
- Benjamin Li Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淐assini: Farewell to Saturn鈥 Nov. 3
- VSU Celebrates Formal Investiture of its 10th President
- Community Invited to Join VSU鈥檚 Presidential Investiture Celebration
- VSU Partners with John N. Gardner Institute to Strengthen Student Performance
- Tubaween Comes to VSU Oct. 29
- VSU鈥檚 Holly Lawrence Works To Make College Accessible To All
- The Neeman Piano Duo Performs Oct. 24 at VSU
- VSU Discusses Hispanic/Latino Student Success
- VSU Shares Everything Needed to Teach Evolution Standards in Georgia
- Dr. Beatriz Potter Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit Combines Humor, Horror, and Beauty
- The Haunted Trail Returns to VSU
- VSU College of the Arts Celebrates Cancer Survivors Through Music, Art, Dance
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 21
- Dr. Susan Eischeid Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- VSU Now Offering Graduate Certificate for Teaching College English
- VSU Explores the Life-Changing Power of Dance Oct. 12-15
- VSU Offers New Online Graduate Program In Foreign Language Education
- VSU Debate Wins Three Awards at Morehouse College Event
- VSU Offers New Online Master鈥檚 Degree in ESOL
- Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program Offers VSU Grads International Job Opportunities
- VSU Develops Antibiotic that Effectively Treats Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Living Cells
September 2017
- Pops in the Park Benefits VSU Music Scholarships
- Dr. Kenneth Rumstay Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
- VSU Now Offering Online BFA in Emergent Media and Communication
- VSU Now Offering Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
- Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now Through Oct. 2 for VSU鈥檚 Haunted Trail
- VSU Hosts Open House Oct. 14
- UGA SBDC at VSU Offers Courses in GSA Scheduling and 8(A) Certification
- VSU Jazz Ensemble Celebrates Legendary Drummer Buddy Rich
- HealthTrails Registration Now Open, Competition Kicks Off Oct. 2
- Flu Vaccine Available at Student Health Center
- AAUW Hosts General Election Candidate Forum Sept. 21
- VSU Observes Constitution Day
- VSU Guest Lecturer Talks Dinosaur Teeth Sept. 19
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Presents Paintings by Julia Morrisroe Sept. 18-Oct. 6
- President Carvajal Encourages VSU Community to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
- President Carvajal Encourages VSU Community to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
- VSU Theatre and Dance Presents "I and You" Sept. 14-20
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淒awn of the Space Age鈥 Sept. 15
- Dr. Kathleen Lowney Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- VSU Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淚 and You鈥 Sept. 14-20
- VSU to Resume Classes on Thursday, Staff Should Report to Work on Wednesday
- UPDATE: VSU Announces Weather-Related Closures
- VSU Continues to Monitor Hurricane Irma Situation
- Dr. Glenda Swan Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- VSU Hosts Healthcare Symposium on Socio-Cultural Issues Sept. 14
- Darla Dunning Becomes First VSU Student to Win National Sports Writing Contest
- VSU Forms New Substance Abuse Support Groups for Faculty, Staff
August 2017
- VSU鈥檚 David Hanna Receives $10,000 Accounting Scholarship
- VSU Police Department Hosts Driver Safety Event with Hands-On Simulators Sept. 6
- VSU Welcomes Chancellor, State Leaders to Campus
- Selena Nawrocki Wins Month-Long New York Gallery Exhibition
- Learning in Retirement Presents 91 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- Zippia Names VSU Among 2017 Best Colleges for Educational Leadership Majors
- The Happening Returns to the VSU Front Lawn Aug. 24
- VSU Hosts Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Aug. 21-Sept. 8
- VSU Hosts Great American Eclipse Event
- VSU鈥檚 College of Business Administration Named Among Top Five Best
- UGA SBDC at VSU Offers Course in Doing Business with the Federal Government
- Career Opportunities Hosts Part-Time Job Fair Aug. 16
- VSU Ready for Move-In Day
- College Affordability Guide Names VSU Among 2017 Top Online Colleges
- Jayson Crum Honored by College of Nursing and Health Sciences at VSU
July 2017
- National Night Out Coming to VSU Front Lawn Aug. 1
- Diane Isibor Named Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student at Valdosta State University
- VSU Inspires State Leaders
- VSU President Heads Georgia Chamber Talent, Leadership Development Group
- Business Programs at VSU Named 2017鈥檚 Most Affordable
- PSST! Season Ends July 16
- National Night Out Coming to VSU Front Lawn Aug. 1
- Attention Businesses and Community Members: Registration Now Open for The Happening 2017
- Attention Faculty, Staff, Students: Registration Now Open for The Happening 2017
June 2017
- Doug Tanner Earns Donald E. Payton Award for Lifetime Achievement
- VSU Offers One-Day Trauma Workshop
- VSU Establishes International Partnership with the University of West Indies
- PSST! Presents 鈥淢y Fair Lady鈥 Through July 16
- Elizabeth McCullers Named College of the Arts Outstanding Student at Valdosta State University
- VSU Nationally Ranked for Exceptional Online Education
- VSU Earns National Recognition for Supporting Healthy Living
- VSU Explores Diversion Programs
- PSST! Presents 鈥淔orever Plaid鈥 June 16-July 15
- VSU鈥檚 Online Health, Physical Education Program Named a 2017 Best Value
- VSU Wins Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Praxis Bowl Competition
- Taylor Holder Honored by VSU Athletics
- Caitlin Mozzo Earns Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at VSU
- VSU Encourages Summer Fitness with USG Health Trails Challenge
- Darla Dunning Wins Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Sports Writing Contest
- VSU Biology Students Explore Plant Habitats on Sapelo Island
- Andrea Krispin Named A Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
- Ashley Cooper Named Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator
- Ashlie Prain Earns Marga Award
May 2017
- PSST! Presents "Shrek the Musical" June 2-July 15
- VSU Enactus Places in Nation鈥檚 Top 16
- VSU, Columbus Technical College Form Pathways Program Partnership
- Bass Fishing Team Headed to YETI FLW College Fishing National Championship
- Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society Earns Highest Honors
- VSU Receives Scholarship Support Gift
- Rebecca Smith Named VSU鈥檚 Spring 2017 Employee of the Semester
- Social Work Program at VSU Ranked Among Top 20 in the United States
- Consul-General of Japan Visits VSU
- VSU Welcomes Future Innovators to Campus June 12-16
- VSU鈥檚 Capital Campaign Surpasses $50 Million
- VSU鈥檚 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Awarded Extended AACSB International Accreditation
- VSU Camden Center Celebrates 2017 Commencement June 2
- Nephina Performs May 21 at First Baptist Church
- VSU Honors Faculty at Tenure Reception
- Meghan Belanger Named Graduate Assistant of the Year
- Victoria Sandefur Wins Second Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- Katherine Stone Wins Second Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- Susanna Peonia Honored with American Association of University Women Award and Female Academic Athlete Award
- Rebekah Foster Wins First Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- VSU Hosts Dozens of Summer Camps for Children
- VSU Faculty, Students to Perform at MAD Festival May 12-13
- Dan Nix Honored with University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award
- David Hanna Honored with Clare Philips Martin Scholarship
- VSU Hosts Political Science Summer Camp June 6-7
- PSST! Presents Steins and Stems Fundraiser May 15
- Kris Dawson Named Student Employee of the Year
- VSU Model United Nations Team Wins National Awards
- VSU Explores Technology in Policing
- Spring 2017 Graduates Give Back to VSU
- Gov. Nathan Deal to Speak at VSU鈥檚 223rd Commencement Ceremony
April 2017
- VSU Hosts Physical Education Workshop May 2
- Elizabeth McCullers Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University
- Sterling Serfoss Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University
- Miranda Culbreth Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University
- Jayson Crum Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University
- Diane Isibor Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at Valdosta State University
- VSO Unveils the Essence of the Artist April 29
- VSU Presents Exercise is Medicine Symposium April 29
- South Georgia String Project, Youth Orchestra Perform May 1
- Ceramics Sale Benefits VSU Art Students
- Musiteli Mubuso Wins Award for VSU Debate
- VSU Honors Employees for Years of Service
- Career Opportunities Hosts Last Chance Job Fair April 27
- Campus Recreation Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
- VSU Arts Guild Offers Creative Outdoor Experience April 29
- VSU Hosts 41st Annual International Dinner April 29
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥13th鈥 May 1
- VSU Presents Mayhem Music Festival April 28
- AAUW Valdosta Branch Wins State Presidents鈥 Award
- VSU Music Presents Faculty Follies April 22
- VSU Presents Opera After Dark in Downtown Valdosta April 20
- Ann Williams Recognized at Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference
- VSU Welcomes Edward Neeman to Whitehead Auditorium Stage April 23
- VSU Presents Graduate Research, Scholarship Symposium April 21
- VSU Discusses Climate Change April 19
- VSU Presents De-Stress Fest April 26
- Jacobe Love Wins Take Back the Night Short Film Challenge
- VSU Enactus Hosts Spring Classic Golf Tournament
- VSU Presents Relay for Life April 21-22
- VSU鈥檚 Connell Visiting Lecture Series Examines the Mosquito April 27
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淭he Great Eclipse of 2017鈥 April 21
- UGA Small Business Development Center at VSU Offers Course in QuickBooks
- VSU Discusses Diversion Programs
- VSU Archives and Special Collections Receives National Recognition
- VSU Presents Annual Dr. Philip Gunter Faculty Author Reception April 17
- VSU Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- Dine and Discover Focuses on Eldercare
- VSU Hosts 11th Annual Read Fest April 14
- Career Opportunities Presents Nursing, Health Professions Career Fair April 13
- VSU Enactus Heads to National Exposition May 21-23
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents Spring Senior Exhibition April 15-May 1
- Career Opportunities Helps Students Create a Professional Image Online
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Brainwashing of My Dad鈥 April 17
- It鈥檚 On Us: VSU Joins Movement to End Sexual Assault
- VSU Partners with United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for Panel Discussion
- VSU Presents Undergraduate Research Symposium April 11-13
March 2017
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday April 8
- VSU Honors Canine Companions with Bark for Life
- VSU's Travis Edwards and Nathalie Jaimes Win Second Place at State Debate Championship
- Beta Alpha Psi Advances to National Competition
- VSU Presents 鈥淎 Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream鈥 March 31-April 2
- VSU Takes Back the Night on April 4
- Career Opportunities Presents Education Career Day March 30
- Sanderson Farms Hosts 2017 Super Chicken Road Show
- Cory Howard Wins National Championship for VSU Debate
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淎udrie and Daisy鈥 April 3
- VSU鈥檚 Criminal Justice Program Previews Upcoming Seminars
- VSU Offers STEAM Camps During Spring Break April 3-7
- VSU Hosts Holi Festival
- Office of Financial Aid Helps Students with FAFSAs March 22-23
- Career Opportunities Hosts Spring Career Expo March 23
- Department of Communication Arts Hosts Public Relations Celebration
- VSU Investigates Criminal Minds
- Dickerson and Lewis Elected to Georgia College Press Association Board of Directors
- Ducks Unlimited at VSU Presents 10th Annual Fundraiser March 23
- Career Opportunities Prepares Students for Job Interviews
- Student Health Center Hosts Medical Insurance Seminar
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淢inimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things鈥 March 20
- Dine and Discover Navigates Moods and Foods
- VSU Hosts Open House April 1
- VSU Springs into Fitness with USG Health Trails Challenge
- Cornhole Tournament Raises Scholarship Dollars for VSU Students
- Heidi O鈥機onnor Recognized by American College Counseling Association
- VSU Hosts Take Back the Night Short Film Challenge
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淭he Soot Between the Stars鈥 March 10
- Rodriquez Named President of Georgia College Press Association鈥檚 Executive Board
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Presents Honors Recital March 4
February 2017
- Student Health Center Hosts Seminar on Endometriosis
- VSU Hosts Science Saturday March 4
- VSU Celebrates Wacky, Wild Dr. Seuss March 2
- Honors Students Use Lessons from History to Change the Future
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淏efore the Flood鈥 March 6
- VSU Hosts Winnersville Classic Counselor Collaborative Spring Conference
- Spectator Wins at Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
- VSO Presents Intensity Feb. 25
- Chancellor Steve Wrigley Speaks Against House Bill 280
- Neeman Piano Duo Performs Feb. 27
- Career Opportunities Helps Students Choose Careers
- Liza Stepanova Performs Feb. 19 at VSU
- VSU Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淪ylvia鈥 Feb. 16-22
- VSU Conference Focuses on Teaching, Learning in the 21st Century Feb. 22-24
- VSU鈥檚 NSLS Presents Live Broadcast Event with Curt Menefee Feb. 21
- VSU Presents the Grand Finale of 鈥淭he Vagina Monologues鈥
- Tillman Helps VSU Students Find Their Purpose
- VSU鈥檚 Odum Library Hosts Marvin Smith Exhibit
- VSU, Azalea Health Partner for Software Development Competition
- VSU Celebrates Fifth Tree Campus USA Recognition
- Wine and Swine Raises Scholarship Dollars for VSU Students
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淢erchants of Doubt鈥 Feb. 20
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Hosts 鈥淧rints and Textiles from Poland鈥 Feb. 13-March 3
- Annual Juried Student Art Competition Accepting Submissions, Deadline is Feb. 22
- PSST! Offers Early Bird Memberships Through Feb. 15
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淲hispers from the Cosmos鈥 Feb. 10
- Dine and Discover Concentrates on Managing Stress Feb. 15
- Ira Flatow Makes Science Sexy at VSU Feb. 21
- Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Celebrates Black History Month
- Georgia Artist Wins Valdosta National
January 2017
- VSU Helps Students Gain Real-World Career Experience
- Learning in Retirement Presents 110 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- VSU鈥檚 Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion Presents 鈥淜ill Tom Phoolery鈥
- Student Recreation Center Pool is Now Open
- Area Elementary, Middle School Students Meet the STEAM Team at VSU
- VSU Hosts Open House Feb. 4
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Ivory Game鈥 Feb. 6
- VSU Hosts Student Organization Fair Feb. 1
- VSU, Valdosta School of Ballet Present Cinderella Jan. 28-29
- UGA Small Business Development Center Offers Course in Digital Marketing
- VSU Goes Inside the Mind of Criminal Offenders
- VSU鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences Talks Gun Control, Second Amendment Feb. 7
- VSU Raises $49.1 Million in 30 Months Through Comprehensive Capital Campaign
- VSU Ceases Normal Business Operations Till 5 P.M. Monday, Jan. 23
- VSU Print Journalism Students Earn National Recognition
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Anthropologist鈥 Jan. 30
- VSU Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News and World Report
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 21
- VSU鈥檚 Counseling Center Celebrates 17 Years of IACS Accreditation
- College Goal Georgia Helps Families File Financial Aid Paperwork Jan. 21
- VSU Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Valdosta National Jan. 17-Feb. 3
- Dine and Discover Series Focuses on Concussions Jan. 18
- VSU Goes Behind the Scenes of Forensic Investigations
- Student Health Center Offers Online Store
- Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion Hosts MLK Celebration of Diversity