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4 Aug
Berrien County Leaders Says VSU RDI Renewed Their Purpose, Energy, Optimism
Hayden Hancock, Nashville city manager: “Participating in RDI was an energizing and eye-opening experience. It reminded us of the potential that already exists within our communities and how collaboration and shared vision can spark real progress. The workshops and team discussions gave us practical tools and fresh perspectives to bring back home. We left with not only a renewed sense of purpose but also several actionable ideas — particularly around youth engagement, economic revitalization, and expanding local partnerships. There's definitely momentum now to move forward together.”
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4 Aug
Cameron Bennett, Cason Zachary Devote Summer to Researching Rural Healthcare Inequities
Valdosta State University’s Cameron Bennett and Cason Zachary partnered with Dr. Jia Lu of the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences this summer to study spatial disparity in healthcare facilities across Georgia.
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28 Jul
VSU RDI Gives McIntosh County Guidance on Improving Tourism Opportunities, Supporting Workforce
Tom Draffin, president and chief executive officer of the McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority: “I found RDI to be one of the best conferences I have attended. Our table facilitator was both encouraging and informative, and the speakers were knowledgeable and entertaining during their discussions. Our team created some initiatives that we want to pursue. The program was very encouraging about tackling opportunities to improve our community.”
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28 Jul
VSU Ready for Move-In Days, First Day of Fall Classes
Valdosta State University is excited to welcome more than 1,900 students to their on-campus home away from home during Move-In Days.
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23 Jul
Mallory Jablonski Spends Summer Studying AI’s Impact on Creatives
Mallory Jablonski of Gainesville, Florida, devoted her summer semester at Valdosta State University to investigating the role artificial intelligence plays in the creative process.
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22 Jul
Graduates Give Back to VSU to Help Current, Future Students Write Their Own Success Story
Valdosta State University welcomed 145 students into the 1906 Society during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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21 Jul
Registration Now Open for VSU’s The Happening
Valdosta State University hosts The Happening 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, on the Front Lawn. This Fall Semester tradition invites students to take a break, have some fun, and discover what the university and the surrounding communities have to offer them.
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16 Jul
VSU RDI Inspires Brooks County Leaders to Renew Commitment to Focused Growth, Community Engagement
Jerome Tucker, executive director of economic development for the Brooks County Development Authority, left the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute feeling excited about the future. He said rural communities like Brooks County face unique challenges in encouraging growth and development, but he and his team believe that focused effort coupled with community engagement will help them achieve positive change.
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