b'A Blaze Shines Brightest in the DarkThomas Lyrskov Jespersen of Henning, Denmark, was the recipient of the spring 2020 Presidents Award for Academic Excellence representing the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration.This award is presented to the graduating student with the highest grade point average in each of VSUs six colleges.I was truly honored to receive this award and to represent the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration, he said. My time at VSU taught me that hard work and a stimulating environment are important for success.Thomas Lyrskov JespersenMy time at VSU taught me that hard work and a stimulating environment are important for success.Thomas JespersenJespersen was recognized during VSU 229th Commencement, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship.Now that I have graduated I want to expand my knowledge of international cultures and gain more work experience, he said. Jespersen eventually plans to continue his education and pursue a Master of Business Administration. He aspires to be a leader in an international corporation. Congratulations to the spring and summer 2020 graduates of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration. We have always known that A Blaze Shines Brightest in the Dark! 52 Langdale College of Business'