Sonya Sanderson: Faculty Excellence in Advising
Since joining VSU, Dr. Sonya L. Sanderson has served as the sole advisor of undergraduate students admitted into the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
Dr. Maren Clegg-Hyer: Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
Valdosta State University presented Dr. Maren Clegg-Hyer, associate professor of English, with the 2014 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award during the university’s fall convocation.
Dr. David Williams: Faculty Excellence in Professional Activity
Valdosta State University presented Dr. David Williams, professor of history, with the 2014 Faculty Excellence Award for Professional Activity during the university’s fall convocation.

Faculty & Staff Spotlight

31 May

Dr. Denise Reid Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Service

Dr. Denise Reid is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Service.

24 May

Regina Ogden Named VSU’s Spring 2016 Employee of the Semester

Regina Ogden is Valdosta State University’s Spring 2016 Employee of the Semester.

23 May

Dr. Thomas Hochschild Jr. Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Thomas Hochschild Jr. is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

20 May

Dr. Michael Black Completes USG Executive Leadership Institute Program

Dr. Michael Black, director of Institutional Effectiveness, represented Valdosta State University in the University System of Georgia’s (USG) 2015-2016 Executive Leadership Institute program. Black was one of 37 employees throughout the USG selected to participate.

16 May

Dr. Li-Mei Chen Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Dr. Li-Mei Chen is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

10 May

Tommy Crane Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Service

Tommy Crane is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Service. The President’s Award for Excellence in Service is presented to a full-time faculty member who has worked at VSU for a minimum of three years and displays a strong and consistent commitment to service on the university campus, in the community, and/or in their professional discipline.

2 May

Dr. Victoria Russell Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Online Teaching

Dr. Victoria Russell is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.

26 Apr

Dr. Thomas Aiello Honored with President’s Award for Excellence in Research

Dr. Thomas Aiello is the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Research. The President’s Award for Excellence in Research is presented to a full-time faculty member who has worked at VSU for a minimum of three years; displays a strong and consistent record of publications, presentations, research, and creative and artistic works; and is engaged in public, peer-reviewed, and critiqued scholarship.

18 Apr

Gulf Coast Vulnerability Assessment Team Earns Award for Transformational Conservation Science

The Gulf Coast Vulnerability Assessment Team, which includes Valdosta State University’s Dr. Joshua S. Reece, has earned the 2015 Sam D. Hamilton Award for Transformational Conservation Science.

26 Jan

Dr. Emily Cantonwine Named Senior Editor of The Plant Health Instructor

Dr. Emily Cantonwine, associate professor in the Department of Biology at Valdosta State University, is a new senior editor of The Plant Health Instructor. Her three-year term began Jan. 1.