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VSU Steam center hosts interactive exhibit on weather
VALDOSTA — 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. The Art and Science of Weather is a series of interactive exhibits designed to help learners…
Read MoreVSU Presents U.S. Navy Band Commodores in Concert Nov. 5
VALDOSTA — 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 usnavyband.ticketleap.com. Based out of Washington, D.C., the U.S. Navy Band Commodores is the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble — a vibrant, dynamic musical group constantly…
Read MoreRice University President Discusses Future of Higher Education Oct. 26 at VSU
VALDOSTA — 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 College of Science and Mathematics Seminar Series. Dr. Pierre-Richard Cornely, dean of VSU’s College of Science and Mathematics, says…
Read MoreVSU, CJB Industries Collaborate on Employee Training Initiative
VALDOSTA — A team from CJB Industries Inc. recently returned to the classroom for three days of instruction on high-performance liquid chromatography. Valdosta State University’s Dr. Yakov Woldman, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences, was asked to teach the chemical manufacturing industry employees — five total, including four Blazer Nation alumni —…
Read MoreVSU’s Alyssa Foskey joins state effort to help early care, education industry thrive
VALDOSTA — 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. “Many UGA SBDC consultants across Georgia have an area of expertise,” she shared. “Since 2020, my area of expertise has been childcare. Over the…
Read MoreVSU’s 2023 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff
VALDOSTA — Dr. Richard A. Carvajal, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2023 Presidential Excellence Award. The Presidential Excellence Award for faculty is an annual tradition at VSU, one that recognizes the diverse talents and contributions of the university’s innovative and active faculty. Awards are…
Read MoreVSU Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 14
VALDOSTA — 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. Science Saturday is a fun-filled and educational opportunity for everyone to learn more about the fields of chemistry and geosciences.…
Read MorePops in the Park Benefits VSU Music Scholarships
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. Pops in the Park features entertaining performances by four VSU Department of Music faculty-led student groups — Steel Band, conducted by Ryan Smith; Spotlighters, conducted by Clell Wright; Jazz Ensemble,…
Read MoreVSU, City of Valdosta invites families to a night of downtown fun Sept 22
VALDOSTA — 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. “We are thrilled to work with VSU to provide a fun-filled evening for families in our community,”…
Read MoreVSU Degree Leads to Higher Earnings, Changed Lives, Transformed Communities
VALDOSTA – 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 more. According to the Lifetime Earnings for University System of Georgia Class of 2022 study conducted by…
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