2018 News Archive
December 2018
- Professor’s Research Proves to be Catalyst for Toppling Jim Crow-Era Law in Louisiana
- Professor’s Wildlife Study Reveals Potential Impact on Disease Transmission in East Africa
- Faculty Elected to Executive Board of Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Fall 2018 Graduates Give Back to
- Hitting Curveballs: Student Overcomes Unique Challenges
- Scholarship to Benefit Students Involved in Greek Community
- Model United Nations Team Wins National Awards
- ’s Dr. Lee Grimes Named Counselor Educator of the Year
- Celebrates 226th Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 7-8
November 2018
- Honors Recipients of 2018 Ethics Awards
- Ceramics Sale Benefits Art and Design Students
- Anna Joy Holton Named College of Education and Human Services Top Graduate
- Macy Seymour Named College of the Arts Top Graduate
- Tessa Welch Named College of Nursing and Health Sciences Top Graduate
- Caylor Mark Named College of Science and Mathematics Top Graduate
- Thibault Deneve Named College of Humanities and Social Sciences Top Graduate
- Suvi Savolainen Named College of Business Administration Top Graduate
- Focuses on Increasing Retention, Graduation Rates
- Planetarium Presents “Season of Light” Nov. 29
- Jessie Tuggle to Speak at ’s 226th Commencement Ceremony
- Celebrates Giving Tuesday Nov. 27
- Jazz Ensemble, Guest Vocalist Perform Nov. 27
- Celebrates Lighting of the Palms Nov. 27
- Blazer Nation Celebrates Season of Joy, Giving with Holiday Helper Tree Project
- ’s 2018 Presidential Excellence Awards Honor Distinguished Faculty and Staff
- Presents Department of Art and Design Fall Senior Exhibition Nov. 11-Dec. 3
- Theatre and Dance Hosts Annual Cabaret Fundraiser Nov. 18
- Department of Political Science Recaps the 2018 Midterm Elections
- Theatre and Dance Transports Audiences to 17th Century Mexico with “House of Desires” Nov. 8-13
- Announces Digitization of Historical ‘Pine Branch’ Publication
- Visiting International Scholar Shares Story of Polish-American Relations
- Presents Wind Ensemble in Concert Nov. 15
- Counseling Center Offers Telepsychiatry Services to Students
- Welcomes Boston Brass to South Georgia Nov. 8-10
October 2018
- HealthSouth Founder, Former CFO Talks Corporate Fraud at Nov. 13
- Jeffrie Shipley Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- Dr. Ubaraj Katawal Named A Governor’s Teaching Fellow
- Hosts International Conference Celebrating Centennial of Poland’s Rebirth Nov. 9
- Planetarium Presents In 1938: The War of the Worlds Nov. 1
- Talks Technology and Its Impact on Accounting Profession
- Faculty, Staff, Students, Retirees Invited to Benefits and Wellness Fair Oct. 31
- Get Those Costumes Ready: Tubaween Comes to Oct. 28
- Seeks Innovative Students for Statewide Invention Competition
- Discusses the History, Future of Black Studies as an Academic Program
- Chili Cook-off Supports Healthy Living Initiatives at
- A Message from Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, President of
- Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 27
- Department of History Sponsors Photo and Essay Contest
- Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit Records Vanishing Era of Space Race, Cold War
- Theatre and Dance Presents “Fall Dances” Oct. 18-21
- Invites Community to Homecoming Festivities Oct. 20
- Pushes to Reduce the Cost of Textbooks
- Hosts Open House Nov. 3
- Ashley Cooper Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- Announces Class Cancellations, Closure Due to Severe Weather Forecast
- ’s Haunted Trail Delivers Eerie Halloween Fun
- American Chemical Society Sponsors Illustrated Poem Contest
- Pops in the Park Benefits Music, Art Scholarships
- Book Fair Benefits Literacy Initiatives, Runs Oct. 1-5
September 2018
- Alumna Accepted into Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
- AAUW Hosts General Election Candidate Forum Oct. 4
- Flu Vaccine Available at Student Health Center
- Dr. Ubaraj Katawal Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- GPP Brings Film Industry Experts to for Regional Meeting Oct. 11
- Hosts GRSA State Workshop Sept. 27-28
- Professor Challenges Popular Narrative on Catholic Saint
- , MAFB Team Up for 24-Hour BioBlitz at Grassy Pond Sept. 28-29
- Theatre and Dance Presents “Hands on a Hardbody” Musical Sept. 20-25
- Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Aging and Nudism Exhibit Sept. 17-Oct. 5
- Celebrates Constitution Day with Ceremonial Signing, Reading, More
- Planetarium Presents By Jove! Sept. 20
- Dr. Theodore Uyeno Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- Board of Regents Recommends $1.3 Million for Design of Performing Arts Center at
- The Drop-N-Shop Opens, Provides for Student Needs
- Abigail Heuss Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
August 2018
- Deborah Davis Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- Spotlighted Through National Recognition of Historic Trees
- Learning in Retirement Presents 75 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- First Cohort of Music Education Students Graduate from with 100 Percent Job Placement Rate
- Dr. Chunlei Liu Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- Unveils the Dr. Robert N. Owens Collection
- The Happening Returns to the Front Lawn Aug. 23
- Hosts Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Aug. 20-Sept. 7
- Students Win at American Youth Film Festival
- ’s Beta Gamma Sigma Earns Highest Honors Recognition
- ’s Deb Marciano Presents at International Education Conference in Italy
- Continuing Education Hosts Open House, Showcase Aug. 14
- , Wild Adventures Theme Park Join Forces to Increase Impact on South Georgia
- Ready for Move-In Day
- Students Gain In-Depth Teaching Experience at Georgia Tech Summer Program
July 2018
- ’s Exercise Physiology Program Earns CAAHEP Reaccreditation
- Mass Media Students Talk to Marvel Set Dresser
- Observatory Hosts Mars Observing Sessions July 27, 30
- UGA SBDC at Offers Workshop on Hiring the Right People
- , SGRL Partner for Film Production
- Darrell Moore named Executive Director of new Center for South Georgia Regional Impact
- Hosts Middle School Students for Computer Building Workshop
- Psychology Professors Launch Lab to Investigate Animal Learning and Behavior
- Community Invited to Participate in National Night Out on Aug. 7
- PSST! Season Ends July 15
June 2018
- PSST! Presents “Hello, Dolly!” June 22-July 15
- ’s Camp Invention Gives Kids Freedom to Dream, Create
- Rugby Players Selected for National All-Star Tournament
- Earns National Recognition for Supporting Healthy Living
- ’s Blaze Helps Children Learn About Exotic Animals at South Georgia Library
- Exchange Student Nicole Peckhaus Receives International Recognition
- SBDC, Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneur David Peterson Present Innovate! 2018 Conference
- Ignites Student Education with Expanded Summer Program
- PSST! Presents “Newsies” June 8-July 14
- ’s Institute of Management Accountants Recognized for Chapter Excellence
May 2018
- Project Renaissance Seeks to Revitalize ’s Spirit of Collaboration
- PSST! Presents “Million Dollar Quartet” May 25-July 14
- ’s Bernard Tamas Offers New Perspective on American Third Parties in Latest Book
- ’s James Archibald Recognized for Contributions to Campus Recreation, Athletics
- Chelsea Holcombe Named ’s Spring 2018 Employee of the Semester
- Peach State Summer Theatre Box Office Is Now Open
- ’s Han Chen Recognized for Excellence in Scholarly Research And Review
- Welcomes Future Innovators to Campus June 11-15
- Offers Tech-Driven Summer Camps
- Students Create Web App to Connect Military Community to Local Businesses
- Hosts Blazin’ Brigade Drumline Camp June 22-24
- Marketing Students Place Fourth In National Competition
- Actress and Alum Pauley Perrette Establishes Criminal Justice Scholarship
- Lauren Griner Named Graduate Assistant of the Year
- Abolanle Dahunsi Wins ’s Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Sports Writing Contest
- Patrick Elliott Wins National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Student Research Award
- Victoria LeCroy Wins Psi Chi Undergraduate Research Award
- Spring 2018 Graduates Give Back to
April 2018
- Celebrates 225th Commencement Ceremonies May 4-5
- Honors Faculty at Tenure Reception
- ’s Ryan Brown Pursues Passion for Helping Others as Legislative Aide at Georgia State Capitol
- ’s Gerald Williams Wins Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award
- Ceramics Sale Benefits Art and Design Students
- UGA Small Business Development Center Offers Strategic Planning Workshop
- Kevin Adkins: From Grad to CEO in a Decade
- Partners With Habitat For Humanity To Serve Community During Blazer Build Month
- Professors Host Storytelling Workshop at Moody Air Force Base
- ’s Miranda Huff And Anthony Scheffler Present Academic Research at USG Teaching And Learning Conference
- Planetarium Presents Defending Earth April 27
- Donates Proceeds From Misty Copeland Visit To Valdosta Early College Academy
- Amy Carter to Speak at ’s 225th Commencement Ceremony
- Offers Summer Course on Humor
- Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- Concert Band, LHS Wind Symphony Perform April 25
- Former Emory Junior College at Valdosta Students Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
- Presents De-Stress Fest April 25
- Establishes Veteran Resource Center
- ’s Department Of History Explores Poland With New Study Abroad Program
- Debate Sets New Records At National Competition
- Surpasses Campaign Goal Ahead of Schedule, Continues Fundraising Efforts
- Campus Recreation Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
- Establishes Valdosta Sullivan Scholars Program for Future Teachers
- ’s Theodore Johnson Experiences Real-World Politics as Georgia House of Representatives Intern
- Hosts Physical Education Workshop May 1
- Discusses Undocumented Immigrants and Healthcare April 20
- Presents Department of Art and Design Spring Senior Exhibition April 15-30
- Nephina Performs in Concert at First Baptist Church April 15
- Offers Summer Course with a Focus on Murder
- Debate Wins Four Awards at State Competition
- ’s Haneefah Saleem Begins 2018 as Intern at Top Level of State Politics
- Students Spend Spring Break Serving People of Jamaica
- Department of Accounting Earns International Accreditation
- Bryce Whitford Named College of the Arts Top Graduate
- Susannah Harvell Named College of Nursing and Health Sciences Top Graduate
- Offers After-School Enrichment Opportunities for Kids
- Talks Drugs, War with Medical Anthropologist Jennifer Carroll April 9
- Theatre and Dance Brings Elvis Presley to South Georgia with “All Shook Up” April 5-11
- Logan Crace Named College of Business Administration Top Graduate
- Christine Zeigler Named College of Arts and Sciences Top Graduate
- Celebrates, Remembers, Fights Back with April 13 Relay for Life
- ’s Laura Wilson Experiences Politics Firsthand as Georgia House of Representatives Intern
March 2018
- Sarah Henderson Named College of Education and Human Services Top Graduate
- Journalism Students Discover Local History
- Takes Back the Night April 3
- An Unlikely Passion: How Two Professors Became Leading Armadillo Experts
- Hearing Community Invited to Enter ’s Deaf, Deaf World April 5
- Announces Reduced Summer Fees, Year-Round Pell Grant
- CAMP Celebrates National Farmworker Awareness Week
- SBDC, Chamber of Commerce Present M-3 Conference
- Offers STEAM Camps During Spring Break April 2-6
- Blazer Nation Celebrates Day at the Capitol
- Public Safety Presents CRASE Training
- Hosts Science Saturday March 24
- Planetarium Presents The Ladies of Harvard March 23
- Hosts Award-Winning Biophysicist March 26
- Presents Juried Student Art Competition March 19-April 6
- Hosts 42nd Annual International Dinner March 24
- Cornhole Tournament Raises Scholarship Dollars for Students
- Career Opportunities Staff Participate in Advanced Training
- AAUW Empowers Young Girls With 20th Annual Sister-to-Sister Summit
- Presents Exercise is Medicine Symposium March 24
- ’s Frederick Downing Nominated for Georgia Author of the Year Award
- Spectator Wins Nine Awards at State Newspaper Contest
- Hosts Ballerina Misty Copeland April 3
- ’s Student Success Center Becomes Academic Support Center
- Discusses Public Library Desegregation in the South April 12
- Biology Professor Serves as DNA Expert Resource
- Debate Places Third in National Competition
- Introduces China to American Jazz
February 2018
- Police Department Hosts Driver Safety Event with Hands-On Simulators March 7
- Celebrates Wacky, Wild Dr. Seuss March 2
- ’s Megan Slater Recognized as Emerging Leader in Chemistry Field
- Planetarium Presents “Larry: Cat in Space” Feb. 23
- Theatre and Dance Presents “Book of Days” Feb. 22-28
- Takes a Stand Against Slavery and Human Trafficking Feb. 22
- 's Lora Backes Recognized as Leader in Speech, Language, Hearing Field
- ’s Theseus Jackson Named All-American at National Flag Football Championships
- Annual Juried Student Art Competition Accepting Submissions, Deadline is Feb. 23
- Hosts Science Saturday Feb. 24
- Hosts South Georgia Film Festival March 2-4
- ’s Nina Guyette Studies Pop Culture, History, Art in Japan
- Creates Crowdfunding Platform For Faculty and Student Projects
- UGA Small Business Development Center Offers #CyberStrength Course
- Celebrates Sixth Tree Campus USA Recognition with Arbor Day Ceremony
- ’s Phillip Chartier Vies for Football Student Manager of the Year Title
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Gain Hands-On Experience
- Hosts Suicide Prevention Walk March 3
- Hosts Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Feb. 24
- South Georgia Students to Attend Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at Feb. 10
- Solo Drawing Exhibition Moves Into Fine Arts Gallery Feb. 12-March 2
- Presents Mary Turner and the Lynching Rampage Art Exhibit Feb. 15-March 31
- Honors Employees for Years of Service
- Connects STEM Students to Potential Employers
- , Azalea Health Partner for Software Development Competition
- Theatre and Dance Headed to Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
- Presents Public Relations Workshop March 2
January 2018
- Wine and Swine Raises Scholarship Dollars for Students
- Theatre and Dance Presents “Planets View from the Hubble Space Telescope” Feb. 2-3
- Seeks Student Interns for Georgia Tech Summer Program
- Forms Chess Club for Middle School and High School Students
- Now Accepting Students for New Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program
- ’s Sonya Sanderson Re-elected to Executive Board of GAHPERD
- Tennessee Students Eligible for In-State Tuition at
- Unveils African American History Collection at Odum Library
- Learning in Retirement Presents 89 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- Opera Presents “The Tender Land” Jan. 20-21
- Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Valdosta National Jan. 16-Feb. 2
- Matt Connell Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at
- ’s Reynaldo L. Martinez Jr. Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
- , Valdosta School of Ballet present “Sleeping Beauty” Jan. 20-21
- ’s Shawn Phippen Selected for 2018 Campus Rec Leadership Summit
- Establishes Blue Key Honor Society Chapter
- Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News and World Report
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 13
- Shawn Bennett Named ’s Fall 2017 Employee of the Semester
- Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Ceremony Jan. 16
- ’s Connor McCarthy Enjoys Washington, D.C., Internship Experience