2024 News Archive
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 Caf茅 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鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- Meet Dr. Linda de la Garza, Winner of VSU鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- Meet Lynette Hepburn-Richardson, Winner of VSU鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. Jiyoon Jung, Winner of VSU鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Meet Tim Wilson, Winner of VSU鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. A. Ligia Focsan, Winner of VSU鈥檚 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- Meet Emily Cantonwine, Winner of VSU鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Space at VSU鈥檚 Copeland African American Museum
- VSU鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 鈥淪tar Trek鈥� Fan to Award-Winning Researcher: VSU鈥檚 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