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VALDOSTA — Mason Thompson of Valdosta, Georgia, was a young student at Sallas Mahone Elementary School when he decided he wanted to join the United States Air Force and pursue a career in military aviation. “Having grown up in Valdosta, I was introduced to military aviation at a young age,” he shared. “Moody Air Force…

VALDOSTA — Jillian Blevins and Gabrielle Howell earned first place honors at Valdosta State University’s 2025 Graduate Student Research and Scholarship Symposium. It was an opportunity for both students to share their research with a wider audience, sharpen their presentation skills, receive valuable feedback, network with other student researchers, and build their reputations as emerging…

Jayme Prandine of Bradenton, Florida, is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2024-2025 Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award. The Division of Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Award is presented to a junior, senior, or graduate student-athlete with the highest grade point average. Ties are not broken. Prandine is an infielder on the Blazer Softball team. “Receiving…

Mallory Allison Bennett of Valdosta, Georgia, is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2024-2025 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences Outstanding Senior Sciences Award is presented to a student with a record of academic excellence and distinguished service inside and outside the classroom. “This…

Valdosta State University’s Education Center will soon undergo a much-needed renovation, one that will foster creativity and innovation and strengthen the vital role VSU plays in improving K-12 education across South Georgia and beyond. In April, the Georgia General Assembly approved a $37.7 billion state budget that includes $5 million for the VSU Education Center…

The University Marketing and Communications team at Valdosta State University earned gold, silver, and bronze honors during the 2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards. The winners were announced in April. “These awards are a true testament to the creativity, talent, and dedication of each member of the University Marketing and Communications team,” says Melinda Harbaugh, VSU’s chief…

Valdosta State University recently hosted its annual Retiree Recognition Ceremony and Celebration in honor of 21 faculty and staff members who are retiring during the 2024-2025 academic year. “This group includes many difference makers who have served our Blazer Nation family, and we are grateful for the contributions they have made to this university,” said…

Valdosta State University’s Dr. Doug Farwell celebrates 30 years of teaching excellence and student success with a Trombone Alumni Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in Whitehead Auditorium. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. The Trombone Alumni Concert is the culminating event of Trombone Alumni Weekend, which kicks off Saturday…

Nearly 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students will be recognized during Valdosta State University’s 239th commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. Graduate School Commencement Ceremony The Graduate School Commencement Ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, in The Complex. During the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony, all graduates in attendance will…

VALDOSTA — The College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University presents Science Saturday: Adventures in Science…Explore Your Curiosity from 9 a.m. to noon on April 26 in the Hugh C. Bailey Science Center. Science Saturday: Adventures in Science…Explore Your Curiosity is presented by VSU’s Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics, Department of Biology,…