Valdosta State University’s Music Scholarship Board and Golden Circle Scholarship and Support Fund Board will present Dancing with the Valdosta Stars 2024 at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. Admission…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the 800-plus students — representing 25 states and five foreign countries — who earned their degrees during Fall Semester 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University honors the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans and recognizes 400-plus years of perseverance in the African American pursuit for equality during Black History Month. A complete schedule of events and…

Valdosta State University’s Department of Accounting and Beta Alpha Psi chapter are ready to support underserved populations across South Georgia by providing free federal and state tax return preparation and electronic filing services. To…

Newsweek has named Valdosta State University to its 2024 list of America’s Top Online Colleges. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Peach State Summer Theatre has once again earned Broadway World Tallahassee’s Favorite Local Theatre Award. PSST received a total of 26 nominations across 11 categories of the 2023 Broadway World Tallahassee Awards and took home wins in more…

Valdosta State University congratulates each of the students who earned a spot on the Fall 2023 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Early bird memberships are now available for the 2024 Peach State Summer Theatre season, which kicks off in early June on Valdosta State University’s Sawyer Theatre stage and features “Annie,” “Five Guys Named Moe,” and…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. Classes and…

Valdosta State University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a march, community service, and more on Monday, Jan. 15. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Chef Melanie from Valdosta State University Dining shares her recipe for Butter Jam Thumbprints. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With a focus on enhancing rural prosperity, Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact invited economic development, city, county, and community leaders from across Georgia to participate in Retail Academy and learn…

Valdosta State University announces the receipt of a $7,433.31 grant to participate in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s Georgia Young Adult Program. This award includes funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety…

Valdosta State University recently recognized an elite group of faculty, staff, and students for their steadfast commitment to uphold The Blazer Creed in everything they do, both on campus and in the community. Read more at Valdosta State…

Peach State Summer Theatre and Valdosta State University Theatre and Dance have earned a total of 43 nominations across 15 categories of the 2023 Broadway World Tallahassee Awards. Now it’s up to fans, friends, and family to decide who will…

Georgia Trend recently announced its second edition of Georgia 500, a comprehensive list of the state’s most influential leaders, each one working in their local community to positively impact economic and community development. The list…

Valdosta State University hosts its annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, on a Winter Wonderland-themed Front Lawn. Read more at Valdosta State University…

More than 900 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 236th commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s STEAM Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation presents the Art and Science of Weather from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. This experience is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta…

Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections has received a $22,205 grant from the Lyrasis Catalyst Fund to kickstart an effort to make South Georgia history more accessible to everyone. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The United States Navy Band Commodores will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in Valdosta State University’s Whitehead Auditorium. Tickets are free of charge and may be reserved at www.usnavyband.ticketleap.com. Read more at Valdosta State…

Dr. Reginald DesRoches, president of Rice University, discusses “A Vision for the Future of Higher Education” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, via Microsoft Teams. His presentation is part of Valdosta State University’s 2023-2024…

A team from CJB Industries Inc. recently returned to the classroom for three days of instruction on high-performance liquid chromatography. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Alyssa Foskey, director of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University, is on a mission to help childcare businesses across the Peach State thrive. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Blazer Nation friends are invited to join Valdosta State University students, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni in celebrating Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 21. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Police Department will present National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, on the Front Lawn. Admission, all activities, and concessions are free of charge, while supplies last. Read more at Valdosta…

Valdosta State University’s Music Scholarship Alliance hosts Pops in the Park at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale now. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Thirty members of the VSU Chamber Singers and the Trombone Ensemble are headed to Portugal and Spain in May 2024. They are currently fundraising to pay for this incredible experiential opportunity. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The College of Science and Mathematics and the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 14 in the Hugh C. Bailey Science Center. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2023 Presidential Excellence Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. Victoria Russell with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She joined the VSU faculty in 2010 and currently serves…

Valdosta State University is once again listed among the nation’s best colleges and universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s recently released 2024 Best Colleges rankings. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the nearly 550 students who earned their degrees during Summer 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Rebecca Taylor with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff. She joined the VSU staff in 1999 and currently serves as deputy chief officer of…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Evelyn Davis-Walker with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching. She joined the faculty of VSU’s College of the Arts in 2016 and currently serves as…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. Colette Drouillard with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching. She joined the faculty of VSU’s James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Dr. José A. Vélez-Marulanda with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Research. He joined the faculty of VSU’s College of Science and…

Valdosta State University and the City of Valdosta present Downtown Family Fun Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Unity Park Amphitheater. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Sarah Wildes Arnett with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Service. She joined the faculty of VSU’s College of the Arts in 2012 and currently serves as…

Samuel Nicolas, a Valdosta State University student from Lauderhill, Florida, recently completed a 10-week summer internship with Verizon, where he worked in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with the Human Resource Experience and Insight unit for…

More than 300 distinguished and accomplished students were named to Valdosta State University's Summer 2023 Dean's List and recognized for exemplifying excellence in the attainment of their educational goals. Dean's List honors are…

A high school graduate who earns a bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University will earn nearly $1.2 million more during their lifetime, bringing their average work-life earnings to $2.6 million. Advanced degrees boost those earnings even…

This message is from VSU President Dr. Richard Carvajal to the VSU community, Valdosta, and Lowndes County, along with all first responders, volunteers, and elected officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Read more at Valdosta State…

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, Valdosta State University will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia recently released The Economic Impact of University System of Georgia Institutions on their Regional Economies in Fiscal Year 2022. The study was created by Dr. Jeffrey M. Humphreys of the…

Learning in Retirement is excited to kick off another action-packed season of meeting the educational, physical, intellectual, and social needs of Valdosta State University’s South Georgia and North Florida friends and neighbors. Read more at…

Increased traffic around campus, full classrooms, and the traditional “Doughnut Day” — when President Richard A. Carvajal welcomes random students with free doughnuts on the first day of class — all mark the start of another…

Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored Sandra Y. G. Jones with the 2023 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff. She joined the VSU staff in 2016 and currently serves as deputy chief officer of…

Herb Reinhard has been Athletic Director at Valdosta State University since 1992. Blazer Athletics has won 48 of its 52 GSC Championships and 7 of its 8 National Championships during Reinhard's tenure. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Less than two weeks out from the start of Fall Semester 2023, overall enrollment at Valdosta State University is trending up, which would be the school’s first increase since 2020. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its second annual Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural…

Valdosta State University is excited to welcome roughly 2,100 students to their on-campus home away from home during Fall 2023 Move-in Days. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently welcomed a special group of high school students to campus for three days of activities, conversations, and tours designed to introduce them to the collegiate experience. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University welcomed 223 students into the 1906 Society during the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dr. Sheri Noviello, former dean of Valdosta State University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, recently returned to Blazer Nation to serve as interim provost and vice president of the Division of Academic Affairs. Read more at…

Valdosta State University is proud to announce the members of its graduating class of Spring 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University's Carlyn Seese and Summer Dee have earned scholarships from the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University congratulates those students who earned a spot on the Spring 2023 Dean's List. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With online teaching and learning becoming more common in higher education, Valdosta State University faculty are returning to the classroom to learn effective online teaching practices and how online technologies can enhance their course design. …

With demand for affordable public transportation on the rise in Valdosta, a group of Valdosta State University students recently asked city residents how they felt about the potential use of autonomous vehicles to support transit service expansion…

Valdosta State University recently raised $99,667 during its 2023 Spring Giving Day, a 24-hour crowd funding-style campaign. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Trish Nagy Travieso lives in Paris, France, and is a proud 2023 graduate of Valdosta State University. She credits the Online College for Career Advancement faculty and staff for supporting her return to higher education learning after nearly a…

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce has awarded Valdosta State University a $446,000 Nursing School Grant to help ensure all Georgians, especially those in rural and underserved areas, have access to high quality healthcare. Read more at…

Anna-Kathryn Gardner of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Annie Powe Hopper Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Dalila Sanchez of Roopville, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 American Association of University Women Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is excited to announce a summer calendar filled with family friendly activities for residents of Valdosta-Lowndes County and beyond. This includes Broadway-caliber musical theatre; outdoor walking trails; art exhibits;…

Elizabeth “Ellie” Lehto of Savannah, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Clare Philips Martin Scholarship at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Logan Kraus of Melbourne, Florida, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jared Lee Collum of Moultrie, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Aubrey Gage Kempton of Bainbridge, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Division of Aerospace Studies Most Outstanding Professional Officer Corps Cadet Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Darshi Narendrakumar Patel, an international student from Gujarat, India, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Student Award and University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award at Valdosta…

Morgan Bailey Hill of Echols County, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award and Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award at Valdosta State University. Read…

Georgia Jade Wynn of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Amanda Fields Parker of Hahira, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services Highest Academic Achievement Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Teressa Akuoko of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jamie Erin Collins of Columbia, South Carolina, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 College of the Arts Outstanding Student Award at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Leann Brown of Douglas, Georgia, is Valdosta State University’s 2023 Graduate Assistant of the Year. Read more at Valdosta State University…

For Nisha Patel, a student in Valdosta State University’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduating class, her unusual journey will be top of mind as she adds “Dr.” to the front of her name. The first cohort of 17 DNP…

Undeterred by the threat of inclement weather, Valdosta State University celebrated its 11th Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA recognition and renewed its commitment to effective urban forest management during a Georgia Arbor Day ceremony Friday.…

Valdosta State University Enactus recently placed third at the Enactus United States 2023 National Exposition Early-Stage Competition at the University of Texas in Dallas. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently awarded tenure to five faculty members and promotion to 21 faculty members. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Valdosta State University has decided to move its annual Mayhem Music Festival to The Complex from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, April 28. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta…

A local elementary school’s wish for a bold, colorful, and inspirational message led to the creation of a new class at Valdosta State University this spring. Read more at Valdosta State University…

More than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 235th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University community recently gathered to unveil an unexpected gift to the James L. and Dorothy H. Dewar College of Education and Human Services — a large, framed portrait of James Lovett Dewar Sr. Read more at Valdosta…

The Spectator, the unfiltered, uncensored voice of the students at Valdosta State University, recently earned seven 2023 Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards, including five staff and two individual recognitions. Read…

The Lambda Mu chapter of Sigma Chi at Valdosta State University recently hosted Derby Days 2023, raising nearly $8,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and collecting more than 5,000 canned food items for Second Harvest of South Georgia. Read…

Valdosta State University presents Mayhem Music Festival from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, April 28, on the Front Lawn. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently hosted its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration in honor of the 29 faculty and staff members who have already retired or will retire by the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more at Valdosta…

The Valdosta State University Police Department celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University recently developed a community needs assessment to support the Greater Valdosta United Way in its efforts to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person across an 11-county region of South…

Valdosta State University will welcome approximately 300 middle school and high school band students to campus on Thursday, April 13, for the 2023 South Georgia Region Honor Band weekend. Representing 50 schools from Macon to the Georgia-Florida…

Twelve Valdosta State University fraternities and sororities were recently invited to participate in Greek Week Community Service Day 2023. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With more than 90,000 specimens, Valdosta State University is home to the second largest herbarium in Georgia. Read more at Valdosta State University…

With suicide being the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24, Valdosta State University recently partnered with the Jordan Porco Foundation for Fresh Check Day 2023 — a fresh approach to student mental health. Read more at…

Valdosta State University’s Counseling Center recently earned the Georgia College Counseling Association’s 2023 Clinical Program of the Year Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University celebrates Blazer Week March 27-31. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Jazmin Borges’s research, “Gopher Tortoise Mortality and Reliability of Passive Integrated Transponders at Reed Bingham State Park,” recently won the People’s Choice Award at the 2023 Southwest Georgia Louis Stokes Alliances…

Jasmine Freeman’s research, “Utilizing the Continuous and Absorption Spectrum to Calculate the Components of Stars,” recently won first place at the 2023 Southwest Georgia Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)…

The Valdosta State University community gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration’s new J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University is excited to celebrate faculty and staff loyalty and longevity this spring. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Valdosta State University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, in Whitehead Auditorium. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Darius Thomas recently earned the 2023 Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University has earned a $300,000 grant from Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity to transform the standards of teacher preparation with a focus on developing highly effective, compassionate, and adaptive teachers. Read more at…

Levi Johnson’s “The Buick Special” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Ben Strickland's "No Limits No Refunds" is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Robert Greene’s “Aberration” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, and Department of Computer Science at Valdosta State University present Science Saturday: Adventures in Math and Computer Science from 9 a.m. to noon on March 4 in Nevins Hall. Read…

Emily Sanchez’s “CAMP: A Field of Opportunities” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police recently honored the Valdosta State University Police Department with its Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program Award for Recertification. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Lucas Hicks’s “Under The Sun” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Brock Drury’s “The Sim Racer” is one of 95 films that will be screened during the seventh annual South Georgia Film Festival March 3-5 at Valdosta State University. Read more at Valdosta State University…

Valdosta State University’s Cheyanne Stone of Douglas, Georgia, is the recipient of the Valdosta Rotary Club’s inaugural Judge H. Arthur “Mac” McLane Scholarship. Read more at Valdosta State University…