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24 Feb
Shining Bright, Leading the Way: Jerry Oliver Jr. Recognized for Excellence at VSU
Jerry Oliver Jr. is Valdosta State University's Fall 2025 Employee of the Semester. He joined the VSU staff in September 2024 and currently serves as a compliance officer with Human Resources/Employee and Organizational Development.
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23 Feb
Rooted in Remembrance: VSU Celebrates Georgia Arbor Day, Plants Memorial Tree
In celebration of Georgia Arbor Day, the Valdosta State University community gathered to plant a tree to honor the life and legacy of a beloved faculty member whose commitment to environmental stewardship helped shape the university’s thriving urban forest.
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23 Feb
VSU's Monica Haynes Named Local Arboreal Legacy
The Valdosta Tree Commission recently presented its prestigious Arboreal Legacy Award to Valdosta State University's Monica Haynes, a truly deserving community champion whose dedication has helped our campus and city grow greener, healthier, and more beautiful.
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20 Feb
VSU’s Carol Mikkelsen Honored for Lifetime of Lifting Voices, Shaping Artists
Valdosta State University’s Dr. Carol Mikkelsen was recently named a Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Distinguished Teacher. This recognition celebrates her exceptional dedication to vocal pedagogy, artistic excellence, and mentorship of emerging singers.
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20 Feb
Students Asked, VSU Updated Campus Dining Location
Students have always enjoyed Einstein Bros. Bagels, and thanks to their thoughtful feedback, the experience just got even better at Valdosta State University's Education Center.
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19 Feb
VSU Career Fair Invites Students to Dream Big, Network Smart, Achieve More
The Office of Career Opportunities at Valdosta State University recently hosted its 2026 All Majors Career Fair.
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19 Feb
VSU Alumnus Talks Discipline, Meaningful Change Feb. 24
The J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship at Valdosta State University explores discipline as the foundation of everything a person builds in life — health, career, relationships, finances, and mindset — from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Room 1002 of the Health Science and Business Administration Building. This event is free of charge and open to the public.
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17 Feb
VSU Explores Faith, Humanity, Survival in "Marisol" Feb. 19-22
Valdosta State University Theatre & Dance presents "Marisol" Feb. 19-22 on the Sawyer Theatre stage. Tickets are on sale now.
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