News Archives
December 2024
- PSST Offers Early Bird Season Memberships Through March 1
- Ellis Davis Wins Blazer Creed Award at
- Former President Dr. Ronald Zaccari Has Died
- Professor, Scientist Discusses Infectious Diseases at Café Scientifique Dec. 5
- PSST Earns 50 Broadway World Award Nominations
November 2024
- 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
- Kyle Hawthorne Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at
- Alexus Goodrum Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at
- Julia Higdon Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at
- Capri Persaud Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at
- Tristan Beckworth Earns Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Excellence Award at
- 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
- Pops in the Park Benefits Music Scholarships
- Honorable James G. Tunison Jr. Delivers Ethics Week Keynote Address at
October 2024
- Meet Dr. Kelly Davidson, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- Meet Dr. Linda de la Garza, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- Meet Lynette Hepburn-Richardson, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. Jiyoon Jung, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Meet Tim Wilson, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Meet Dr. A. Ligia Focsan, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- Meet Emily Cantonwine, Winner of ’s 2024 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
- Hosts Science Saturday Nov. 2
- Presents Haunted House Experience Oct. 25-28
- Blazer Nation Plans to Come Together for Homecoming 2024
- Named a Best College by U.S. News and World Report
- 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
- Confirms All Classes Resume Virtually Monday Along with Business Operations
- A Message from President Carvajal
- , Aramark Respond to Clinch County Call for Assistance
- Student-Athletes Look for New Normal After Hurricane Helene
- 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 Oct. 2
- POSTPONED: Justice Verda Colvin to Speak at Oct. 5
- Cancels Classes and Business Operations Until Oct. 7
- POSTPONED: Promotes Police-Community Partnerships, Neighborhood Camaraderie with National Night Out Oct. 1
- , Hwashin Collaboration Helps Innovative Ideas Become Sustainable Businesses
- Announces Summer 2024 Graduation List
- Degree Opens Doors to More Earnings, Better Opportunities
- Invites Community to Celebrate Constitution Week
- New Collaboration Ensures Students Receive High Impact Tutoring
August 2024
- Announces Summer 2024 Dean's List
- ’s Economic Impact Expected to Increase with Implementation of New Strategic Plan
- Students Enjoy Downtown Discounts, Pep Rally, and Tailgate on Home Football Weekends
- Georgia Power Donation Facilitates Creation of Children’s Space at ’s Copeland African American Museum
- ’s Learning in Retirement Announces Open House, Scholarships, 86 Opportunities to Learn Something New This Fall
- Students Step Into the Fields to Support Farmworkers, Ensure Health Equity
- ’s Jennifer Beal Earns Fulbright Specialist Award, Impacts Deaf Education Abroad
- Ready for Move-In Days, First Day of Fall Classes
- Registration Now Open for ’s The Happening
- to Resume Normal Operations on Thursday, August 8, 2024
July 2024
- Washington County Leaders Believe Teamwork, RDI Partnership Will Drive Future Economic, Community Development
- RDI Readies Lee County Leaders for Immediate Success, Long-Term Stability
- Jenkins County Leaders Leave RDI With Toolbox Full of Strategies to Drive Positive Change
- RDI Introduces Coffee County Leaders to Community, Economic Development Resources, Stories of Rural Success
- ’s Noviello Completes USG Executive Leadership Institute
- Charlton County Leaders Leave RDI Ready to Transform Community, Revitalize Downtown Area
- New Endowment Honors Herb and Linda Reinhard, Supports ’s Legacy of Athletic Excellence
- RDI Inspires Early County Leaders to Expand Local Partnerships, Foster Sustainable Growth
- Announces Spring 2024 Graduates
June 2024
- Michelle Ocasio Embraces AI in the Classroom as Governor’s Teaching Fellow
- Supports Community-Led Change with Rural Development Institute
- Nursing Students Outperform National Average on NCLEX
- President to Serve Two-Year Term as Gulf South Conference President
- Announces Spring 2024 Dean's List
May 2024
- PSST Celebrates Opening of Summer Box Office
- ’s Jenny Evans Recognized for Service to Art Education
- Recognizes Faculty with Awarding of Tenure, Promotion
- Emma Martin Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at
- Dalton Pender Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at
- Adam Mastrobuono Earns Student-Athlete Academic Award at
- Shantia Thomas Earns Outstanding Nursing, Health Sciences Student Award at
- Lacey Viche Earns Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at
- Lindsey Strickland Earns Education, Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at
- Callie Reid Earns Outstanding Science, Mathematics Student Award at
- McKenzie Simpson Earns Outstanding Arts Student Award at
- Stephanie Lopez Earns AAUW Award at
- Teressa Akuoko Earns USG Academic Recognition Day Award at
- Grant Lopez Earns Most Outstanding Cadet Award at
- Austin Peterson Earns Annie Powe Hopper Award at
- Summer Fun: Offers a Little Something for Everyone
- Kenna Fussell Earns Outstanding Business Student Award at
- Isabelle Reimer Honored with ’s Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration
- Leigh Ann Overlaur Earns Outstanding Humanities, Social Sciences Student Award at
April 2024
- Equine-Assisted Learning Prepares Students for Success
- Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- 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
- Celebrates 237th Commencement May 3-4
- Updates Academic Program Offerings to Align With Demand
- '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
- Shantia Thomas Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at
- Lindsey Strickland Earns College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at
- McKenzie Simpson Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at
- Presents Annual Mayhem Music Festival April 26
- Julia Rafferty Earns College of Business Administration Excellence Award at
- Grayson Friedman Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at
- Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing, Promotion
- Hosts Science Saturday April 13
- Exploring the Universe: Logan Spooner Says Inspired Him to Dream, Innovate
- Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Band April 11-13, Wind Ensemble Performs April 12
March 2024
- From “Star Trek” Fan to Award-Winning Researcher: ’s Jordan Hewins Says Science Has the Power to Change Humanity
- Meet the Voice Behind the National Anthem at Blazer Basketball Games
- ROTC Excited for Inaugural D-Day Study Abroad in France
- STEAM Center Invites Community to Interactive Exhibit on Weather March 23
- PSST Offers Standard Memberships Through June 8
- Hosts Science Saturday March 23
February 2024
- New Nursing Technology Enhances Student Success at
- Student Named Dean at Augusta Tech
- Celebrates Engineering Education Success
- Professor Pursues Fellowship to Improve Teaching, Promote Student Success
- Costume Exhibit Open in Odum Library
- Odum Library Brings Willie Houseal to Feb. 22
- to Host Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition Doctoral Symposium
- Announces Dancing Stars, Pros, and Upcoming Scholarship Fundraiser
- Announces Fall 2023 Graduates
January 2024
- Recognizes Black History Month with Series of February Events
- Volunteers Offer Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- Newsweek Names to List of Top Online Colleges
- PSST Wins Six Broadway World Tallahassee Awards
- 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
- Celebrates the Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 13
December 2023
- 18-Year Paraprofessional Highlights First Online Elementary Education Class
- Chef Melanie’s Butter Jam Thumbprints
- Promotes Rural Economic Vitality with Retail Academy
- Receives Grant to Promote Safe Driving, Reduce Traffic Crashes
November 2023
- Celebrates 2023 Blazer Creed Award Winners
- PSST, Theatre and Dance Earn 43 Broadway World Award Nominations
- Tickets on Sale for Football Playoff Game, Huge Sports Weekend
- President, Alumni Featured on Georgia 500 List
- Celebrates Lighting of the Palms Nov. 28
- Celebrates 236th Commencement Dec. 8-9
- Retiring Archivist Reflects on Childhood Passion, Career Spanning 30 Years
- Find the Perfect Program to Study Overseas in Summer 2024
- Katie Lynn Ward Earns College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at
- Belle Caldwell Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at
- Hunter Rentz Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at
- Teressa Akuoko Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at
- Kianna Ross Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at
- Conner Knuckles Earns College of Business Administration Excellence Award at
- GBI Agent Talks Criminal Investigations During Ethics Week at Nov. 8
October 2023
- STEAM Center Hosts Interactive Exhibit on Weather
- Partners With South Georgia Communities for Historic Preservation Project
- Presents U.S. Navy Band Commodores in Concert Nov. 5
- Rice University President Discusses Future of Higher Education Oct. 26 at
- , CJB Industries Collaborate on Employee Training Initiative
- ’s Alyssa Foskey Joins State Effort to Help Early Care, Education Industry Thrive
- Invites Community to Join Parade, Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 21
September 2023
- Hosts National Night Out Oct. 3
- Pops in the Park Benefits Music Scholarships
- Students Invited to Perform in Portugal and Spain
- Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 14
- ’s 2023 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff
- Meet Dr. Victoria Russell, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Honoree
- Named a Best College by U.S. News and World Report
- Announces Summer 2023 Graduates
- Rick Munroe Named New Vice President for University Advancement
- Meet Rebecca Taylor, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff Honoree
- Meet Evelyn Davis-Walker, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching Honoree
- Meet Dr. Colette Drouillard, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching Honoree
- Meet Dr. Jose Vélez-Marulanda, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Research Honoree
- , City of Valdosta Invite Families to a Night of Downtown Fun Sept. 22
- Meet Sarah Wildes Arnett, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Service Honoree
- Samuel Nicolas Talks Summer Internship, Future Career Goals
- Announces Summer 2023 Dean's List
- Degree Leads to Higher Earnings, Changed Lives, Transformed Communities
- All Offices Reopen Wednesday, Classes Resume Thursday, Sept. 7
- Parking and Transportation Updates After Hurricane
- A Message to our Family
August 2023
- Announces Hurricane Idalia Closure
- ’s Impact on Area Economy Increases 1.3 Percent Over Previous Year
- Learning in Retirement Presents 80-Plus Opportunities to Learn Something New at
- Focus on Faculty-Student Mentoring Very Personal for Voice Professor
- Kicks Off New Year with Renewed Sense of Optimism
- Meet Sandra Y. G. Jones, 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff Honoree
- Legendary Valdosta State Athletic Director Herb Reinhard Announces Retirement
- Enrollment Looking Up
July 2023
- Rural Development Institute Focuses on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia
- Ready for Upcoming Move-In Week
- New Initiative Helps Youth in Foster Care Prepare for Future Success
- Graduates Give Back to to Help Current, Future Students Achieve Success
- Noviello Returns to to Lead Academic Affairs
- Announces Spring 2023 Graduation List
June 2023
- Students Earn Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia Inc. Scholarships
- Announces Spring 2023 Dean's List
May 2023
- Recognizes Faculty Online Teaching Certificate Graduates
- Students Study Future Use of Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transit
- Raises Scholarship Funds During Spring Giving Day
- Former Elle Magazine Editor and Brand Manager Changes Careers, Pursues New Passion at
- Awarded Grant to Address Nursing Shortage, Train Next Generation Pioneers in Patient Care
- Anna-Kathryn Gardner Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Dalila Sanchez Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Invites Community to Have Some Summer Fun on Campus
- Ellie Lehto Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Logan Kraus Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Jared Collum Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Aubrey Kempton Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Darshi Patel Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Morgan Hill Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Georgia Wynn Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Amanda Parker Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Teressa Akuoko Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Jamie Collins Recognized During Academic Honors Program at
- Leann Brown Named Graduate Assistant of the Year at
- Graduate in First Doctor of Nursing Practice Class at Reflects on Unique Path to Success
April 2023
- Celebrates 11th Tree Campus USA Recognition
- Enactus Finishes Third in National Competition
- Recognizes Faculty with Awarding of Tenure, Promotion
- Moves Mayhem to The Complex April 28
- Westside Wish Inspires Mural Painting Class at
- Celebrates 235th Commencement May 5-6
- College of Education and Human Services Unveils James Dewar Portrait
- ’s Spectator Wins Big at Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest
- ’s Sigma Chi Gives Back to Cancer, Hunger Relief Organization
- Brings Mayhem to Front Lawn April 28
- Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- Police Department Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- , United Way Partner to Create Positive Change Across South Georgia
- Morgan Hill Earns College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence Award at
- Jamie Collins Earns College of the Arts Excellence Award at
- Winston Turner Earns College of Science and Mathematics Excellence Award at
- Jared Collum Earns College of Business Administration Excellence Award at
- Hosts South Georgia Region Honor Band April 13-15, Wind Ensemble Performs April 14
- Caleb Register Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at
- Amanda Parker Earns College of Education and Human Services Excellence Award at
March 2023
- Fraternity, Sorority Students Give Back to Campus and Community
- Herbarium Year: ’s Richard Carter Discusses Significance of Plant Specimen Resource
- Takes Fresh Approach to Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
- Counseling Center Earns Georgia’s 2023 Clinical Program of the Year Award
- Blazer Week is March 27-31 at Valdosta State
- ’s Jazmin Borges Wins Research Award at LSAMP Summit
- ’s Jasmine Freeman Wins Research Award at LSAMP Summit
- Announces Opening of J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship
- Honors 162 Employees for Dedication to Blazer Nation
- Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Perform March 8
- Darius Thomas Recognized for Equity, Inclusion Leadership
- , VCS Partner to Expand Educational Equity, Improve Student Achievement
February 2023
- A Conversation With Levi Johnson: Alumnus, Filmmaker Introduces “The Buick Special” to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- A Conversation With Ben Strickland: Alumnus, Filmmaker Introduces “No Limits No Refunds” to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- A Conversation With Robert Greene: Student, Filmmaker Introduces “Aberration” to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- Hosts Science Saturday March 4
- A Conversation With Emily Sanchez: Student, Filmmaker Introduces “CAMP: A Field of Opportunities” to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- Police Department Earns State Recertification
- A Conversation With Lucas Hicks: Alumnus, Filmmaker Introduces “Under The Sun” to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- A Conversation With Brock Drury: Alumnus, Filmmaker Introduces "The Sim Racer" to South Georgia Film Festival Audiences
- Cheyanne Stone Awarded Valdosta Rotary Club’s McLane Scholarship
- ’s Beta Alpha Psi Students Offer Income Tax Assistance
- Ben McCranie Named Employee of the Semester at
- PSST Wins 10 Broadway World Tallahassee Awards
- Air Force ROTC Commander Chats with Cadets, Explores Flight Simulation Room
- N. Oak Street Closure to Impact Campus
January 2023
- Recognizes Black History Month with Series of February Events
- Celebrates Fall 2022 Graduates
- U.S. News and World Report Lists Among the Best for Online Learning
- Students Excel at Global Sales Competition
- Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List
- Receives Federal Funding to Expand Rural Teacher Pipeline
- Students Win Scholarships at National Accounting Competition
- Shares Efforts to Improve Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Across South Georgia
- MFT Students Serve Local Grief Support Program