2020 News Archive
December 2020
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at
- Jael Stanton Wins Best Poster Honors at 73rd Gaseous Electronics Conference
- Nya Lampkin Wins Best Poster Honors at 73rd Gaseous Electronics Conference
- 2020 Graduates Give Back to
- Celebrates 230th Commencement Dec. 14 at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium
- Participates in Inaugural Christmas Card Cruise
- Receives Grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
- Christmas Parade May Bring Extra Activity Near Campus on Saturday
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET DR. JANA' L. SPARKS
November 2020
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET RACHEL ROBERTSON JOHNSON
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET JAMES HUGH "JAY" ROBERTS
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET AMY CARTER
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET JEREMY GOUGH
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET KEVIN BELL
- Distinguished Alumni, GOLD Honorees Deliver Commencement Address at : MEET GALA JACKSON
- Kicks Off Holiday Season With Lighting of the Palms
- Executive Chef Tim Harley Shares Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
- A Letter From the Vice President for Student Affairs
- Caitlyn Gourley Named Top College of Education and Human Services Graduate at
- Olivia Rosener Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at
- Kamari Logan Named Top College of Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate at
- Jenil Patel Named Top College of Science and Mathematics Graduate at
- Danielle Spivey Named Top College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate at
- Anna Roberson Named Top College of Business Administration Graduate at
- Celebrates Lighting of the Palms Nov. 18
- Internship Proves to Be Aha Moment for ’s Bob Greenbaum Jr.
- Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Virtual Fall 2020 Senior Exhibition
October 2020
- Mass Media Students Talk Election 2020 on TV Nov. 3
- 's Blazin' Brigade Invites Community to Enjoy Music, Halloween Fun
- Sculpture Joins Mask Movement
- Supports Board of Regents Resolution, Plans More Traditional Class Sessions
- American Chemical Society Sponsors Illustrated Poem Contest
- Celebrates $383.5 Million Impact on Area Economy
- Announces Series of Fall Commencement Ceremonies
- Clinton Cauley Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Tina Wright Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff
- Blazer Week Activities to Promote School Spirit
- Department of Music Presents Free Pops in the Park Oct. 8
- African American Studies Program Announces New Scholarship Opportunity at
September 2020
- Dr. Ransom Gladwin Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- Focuses on Increasing Voter Participation with BLAZE the Ballot
- Celebrates Art, Design Foundations Students With Virtual Exhibition
- Annual Homecoming Weekend Postponed Till Spring 2021 at
- Dr. Glenda Swan Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- ’s Morgan Loadholtz Earns $10,000 Accounting Scholarship
- Announces Summer 2020 Graduates
- Dr. Jane Kinney Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- Education Leaders Reflect on Managing During an Unprecedented Time
- Greek Life Thriving Despite Pandemic Challenges
- Fun Things To Do at
- Making An Impact: Scientific Research Supports ’s Efforts to Advance Knowledge, Change Lives
- Dr. E-Ling Hsiao Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- Honors College Provides Unique Opportunity for Students
- A Call to Empower: Johnnie Marshall Jr. Inspires Others to Stand on the Frontlines and Shape the Future
- GPB Partners with to Provide Public Radio Programming Through WVVS 90.9 Blaze FM
- Announces Summer 2020 Dean's List
- Dr. Lee Grimes Earns ’s 2020 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
- Celebrates Art, Design Faculty With Virtual Exhibition
- Police Focus on Campus Safety and Building Relationships
August 2020
- From Admissions to Campus Support, Uses Technology in Innovative Ways
- Waives Test Score Requirements for Undergraduate Students
- ’s 2020 Excellence Awards Honor Distinguished Faculty, Staff
July 2020
- USG Acquires PPE for Institutions Through GEMA Partnership
- Announces Education-Focused Strategic Alliance with Okefenokee Swamp Park
- Alumnus Selected for Council on Foreign Relations Program
- A Message from the President Regarding Important COVID Updates
- Announces Spring 2020 Graduates
- A Message from the President Regarding COVID-19 and 's Return to Campus Plan for Fall 2020
- IN THE NEWS: 's Mosquito Surveillance Program Enhances Area Public Health Initiatives
June 2020
- Njeri Pringle Named Graduate Assistant of the Year at
- Announces Spring 2020 Dean's List
- OnlineU Names a Top 25 Online School
- EDDPrograms Says is Home to No. 1 Most Affordable Online Doctor of Education Programs
- Announces Plans to Return to Campus in the Fall
- IN THE NEWS: Professor Discusses COVID-19, Migrant Farmworkers with The Valdosta Daily Times
- Statement to Students
- Student Engagement Efforts Continue During Global Pandemic
- Statement from President Carvajal on Racial Injustice
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May 2020
- ’s Jacob Bell Recognized for Strong Leadership, Commitment to USG Students
- Educate to Career Names a Tier I School
- IN THE NEWS: Theatre and Dance Faculty, Students Use Sewing to Help Protect First Responders and Others
- IN THE NEWS: Takes Open, Honest Look at Graduating During a Global Pandemic
- IN THE NEWS: Faculty, Student Research Team Develops Potential COVID-19 Antiviral
- IN THE NEWS: Recognizes Spring 2020 Grads During Virtual Commencement
- Recognizes Faculty with Annual Awarding of Tenure, Promotion
- Professor Promotes Outdoor Activity, Neighboorhood History in Savannah
- Mehvish Durrani Named Top College of Science and Mathematics Graduate at
- Music Students Plays Online Music Festival
- Nursing Alumna Featured on Valdosta Scene Cover
- Danielle Collum Named Top College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate at
- Madison McArthur Named Top College of Education and Human Services Graduate at
- IN THE NEWS: Temporarily Moves Campus Tours Online
- IN THE NEWS: Helps Students with Disabilities Achieve Success in an Online Learning Environment
- Rachel Mathis Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at
- Leah Akins Named Top College of Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate at
- Thomas Jespersen Named Top College of Business Administration Graduate at
- Amea Thompson Named Undergraduate Ceremony Commencement Speaker at
- Jacob Bell Named Undergraduate Ceremony Commencement Speaker at
- Ashlie Prain Named Graduate School Ceremony Commencement Speaker at
April 2020
- Celebrates 229th Commencement on a Virtual Stage May 9
- Department of Art and Design Spring Senior Exhibitions Go Virtual
- National Volunteer Week Goes Virtual Due to Global Pandemic
- IN THE NEWS: Talks Concierge Coaching and Unwavering Commitment to Help Students Succeed
- IN THE NEWS: Staff Member Coordinates Effort to Support Students in Need
- USG Recommends No Tuition Increase for 2020-2021 Academic Year
- Alumnus Tackles Stuttering in New Short Film
- 's Criminal Justice Programs Recognized by OnlineU
- 's Odum Library Invites K-12 Parents to Explore Open Textbooks, Open Educational Resources
- IN THE NEWS: Faculty Expert Discusses Panic Buying and Fear
- 's Darrell Moore Talking Census 2020 and Coronavirus
- Alumna Pauley Perrette Stars in New CBS Sitcom
- Continues Remote Instruction Through Summer Terms
- Presents Juried Student Art Competition, Exhibition Online
March 2020
- Waives Test Score Requirements, Application Fees for Undergraduate Students
- IN THE NEWS: Helps Residence Hall Students Move Out During Pandemic
- March 13 Update on COVID-19 Coronavirus
- Census 2020: Partners with South Georgia Communities to Help Shape the Future
- ’s Colin Walker, Matt Malone Win International Sports Radio Award
- Learning from the Past: Students Work to Build Searchable History of Women’s Struggle for Equality
- Guest Speaker to Discuss Immigration March 11
- Community Encouraged to Explore ’s Deaf, Deaf World March 11
February 2020
- Visits the Georgia State Capitol
- ’s Connell Visiting Lecture Series Examines Brain Evolution of Insects March 5
- , Azalea Health Partner for Software Development Competition
- Celebrates Urban Forest as a Source of Health, Happiness
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents Bearing Witness: Installations by Margi Weir
- Celebrates Eighth Tree Campus USA Recognition with Arbor Day Ceremony
- Concert Band, Wind Ensemble Perform Feb. 18
- Honors 165 Employees for Dedication to Blazer Nation
- Closed Due to Power Outages on Campus
- Courtney Lovely Returns to Alma Mater to Share Tips for Success
- Planetarium Presents “Rock-A-Bye Bennu” Feb. 20
- Invites Inquisitive Young Minds, Outdoor Explorers to Science Saturday Feb. 8
January 2020
- South Georgia Students to Attend Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at Feb. 8
- ’s Copeland African American Museum Opens Jan. 28
- Hosts Professional Law Enforcement Training Jan. 29-30
- Invites Community to Have Fun Learning on Science Saturday Jan. 25
- Alumna Talks “Native Son” Jan. 30
- Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Valdosta National Jan. 21-Feb. 7
- Celebrates the Life, Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Offers CRASE Training
- Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News and World Report
- Opera Brings “Hansel and Gretel” to Whitehead Auditorium Jan. 17-19
- Students Conduct Compensation Study to Aid City of Waycross
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 18
- Learning in Retirement Presents 97 Opportunities to Learn Something New