2017 News Archive
December 2017
- Angel Boev Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Alumni Selected for National Collegiate Flag Football Championships Hall of Fame
- 魅色天堂 Honors Recipients of 2017 Ethics Awards
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates 224th Commencement Dec. 8-9
- Fall 2017 Graduates Give Back to 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Alumna Amelia Inman Becomes Youngest Female Ever Elected to City Council of Lithonia, Georgia
- 魅色天堂 Recognized by U.S. State Department for German Exchange Program
- 魅色天堂's Beta Alpha Psi Recognized as a Superior Chapter
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Cara Robinson Places in Finals of International Business Competition
- 魅色天堂 Student Organization Hosts Fundraiser for Incarcerated Youth
November 2017
- 魅色天堂 Faculty Elected to Executive Board of Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Blazer Nation Celebrates Season of Joy, Giving with Holiday Helper Tree Project
- Dr. C. Thomas Hopkins Jr. to Speak at 魅色天堂鈥檚 224th Commencement Ceremony
- Michael Sanders, Jayla Flournoy Crowned Homecoming King, Queen
- William Massey Honored with Graduate of the Last Decade Award at 魅色天堂
- Filemon Lopez Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Teaches Students About Workplace Professionalism Nov. 30
- 魅色天堂 Presents De-Stress Fest November 29
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates Jazz with State Band Clinic, Highly Acclaimed Saxophonist
- Amelia Thomas Named 魅色天堂 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Top Graduate
- Caitlin Mozzo Named 魅色天堂 College of Education and Human Services Top Graduate
- Erin Bridgeforth Named 魅色天堂 College of Arts and Sciences Top Graduate
- David Hanna Named 魅色天堂 College of Business Administration Top Graduate
- Hunter Pope Named 魅色天堂 College of the Arts Top Graduate
- Ceramics Sale Benefits 魅色天堂 Art Students
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淪eason of Light鈥� Dec. 1
- 魅色天堂 Students Discover New Method of Producing 鈥榃onder Material鈥� Graphene
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 2017 Presidential Excellence Awards Honor Distinguished Faculty and Staff
- Robin Hines Honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award at 魅色天堂
- Martha McGill Honored with Distinguished Alumna Award at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates Giving Tuesday Nov. 28
- 魅色天堂 Brings International Culture to Local Schools
- 魅色天堂 Explores Future of Higher Education with Artificial Intelligence Symposium
- 魅色天堂 Works to Alleviate Regional Shortage of Healthcare Workers
- Former FBI Agent Talks Fraud and Its Impact on Healthcare at 魅色天堂 Nov. 14
- Game Developer Visits 魅色天堂 Mass Media Class Nov. 16
- Kyle Culpepper Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- 魅色天堂 Theatre and Dance Hosts Annual Cabaret Fundraiser Nov. 19
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Homeless for a Night Nov. 10
- 魅色天堂 Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淭he Imaginary Invalid鈥� Nov. 9-15
- 魅色天堂 Presents Department of Art and Design Fall Senior Exhibition Nov. 12-Dec. 1
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 10
- 魅色天堂 Welcomes Blazer Fans of All Ages to Homecoming Festivities Nov. 4
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Hosts Symphony Ball Fundraiser Nov. 11
October 2017
- Faculty, Staff, Students, Retirees Invited to Benefits and Wellness Fair Nov. 1
- Benjamin Li Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service: Classified Staff
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淐assini: Farewell to Saturn鈥� Nov. 3
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates Formal Investiture of its 10th President
- Community Invited to Join 魅色天堂鈥檚 Presidential Investiture Celebration
- 魅色天堂 Partners with John N. Gardner Institute to Strengthen Student Performance
- Tubaween Comes to 魅色天堂 Oct. 29
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Holly Lawrence Works To Make College Accessible To All
- The Neeman Piano Duo Performs Oct. 24 at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Discusses Hispanic/Latino Student Success
- 魅色天堂 Shares Everything Needed to Teach Evolution Standards in Georgia
- Dr. Beatriz Potter Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Online Teaching
- 魅色天堂 Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit Combines Humor, Horror, and Beauty
- The Haunted Trail Returns to 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 College of the Arts Celebrates Cancer Survivors Through Music, Art, Dance
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Science Saturday Oct. 21
- Dr. Susan Eischeid Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Research
- 魅色天堂 Now Offering Graduate Certificate for Teaching College English
- 魅色天堂 Explores the Life-Changing Power of Dance Oct. 12-15
- 魅色天堂 Offers New Online Graduate Program In Foreign Language Education
- 魅色天堂 Debate Wins Three Awards at Morehouse College Event
- 魅色天堂 Offers New Online Master鈥檚 Degree in ESOL
- Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program Offers 魅色天堂 Grads International Job Opportunities
- 魅色天堂 Develops Antibiotic that Effectively Treats Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Living Cells
September 2017
- Pops in the Park Benefits 魅色天堂 Music Scholarships
- Dr. Kenneth Rumstay Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
- 魅色天堂 Now Offering Online BFA in Emergent Media and Communication
- 魅色天堂 Now Offering Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
- Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now Through Oct. 2 for 魅色天堂鈥檚 Haunted Trail
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Open House Oct. 14
- UGA SBDC at 魅色天堂 Offers Courses in GSA Scheduling and 8(A) Certification
- 魅色天堂 Jazz Ensemble Celebrates Legendary Drummer Buddy Rich
- HealthTrails Registration Now Open, Competition Kicks Off Oct. 2
- Flu Vaccine Available at Student Health Center
- AAUW Hosts General Election Candidate Forum Sept. 21
- 魅色天堂 Observes Constitution Day
- 魅色天堂 Guest Lecturer Talks Dinosaur Teeth Sept. 19
- 魅色天堂 Fine Arts Gallery Presents Paintings by Julia Morrisroe Sept. 18-Oct. 6
- President Carvajal Encourages 魅色天堂 Community to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
- President Carvajal Encourages 魅色天堂 Community to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
- 魅色天堂 Theatre and Dance Presents "I and You" Sept. 14-20
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淒awn of the Space Age鈥� Sept. 15
- Dr. Kathleen Lowney Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
- 魅色天堂 Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淚 and You鈥� Sept. 14-20
- 魅色天堂 to Resume Classes on Thursday, Staff Should Report to Work on Wednesday
- UPDATE: 魅色天堂 Announces Weather-Related Closures
- 魅色天堂 Continues to Monitor Hurricane Irma Situation
- Dr. Glenda Swan Honored with Presidential Excellence Award for Service
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Healthcare Symposium on Socio-Cultural Issues Sept. 14
- Darla Dunning Becomes First 魅色天堂 Student to Win National Sports Writing Contest
- 魅色天堂 Forms New Substance Abuse Support Groups for Faculty, Staff
August 2017
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 David Hanna Receives $10,000 Accounting Scholarship
- 魅色天堂 Police Department Hosts Driver Safety Event with Hands-On Simulators Sept. 6
- 魅色天堂 Welcomes Chancellor, State Leaders to Campus
- Selena Nawrocki Wins Month-Long New York Gallery Exhibition
- Learning in Retirement Presents 91 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- Zippia Names 魅色天堂 Among 2017 Best Colleges for Educational Leadership Majors
- The Happening Returns to the 魅色天堂 Front Lawn Aug. 24
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Art and Design Faculty Exhibition Aug. 21-Sept. 8
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Great American Eclipse Event
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 College of Business Administration Named Among Top Five Best
- UGA SBDC at 魅色天堂 Offers Course in Doing Business with the Federal Government
- Career Opportunities Hosts Part-Time Job Fair Aug. 16
- 魅色天堂 Ready for Move-In Day
- College Affordability Guide Names 魅色天堂 Among 2017 Top Online Colleges
- Jayson Crum Honored by College of Nursing and Health Sciences at 魅色天堂
July 2017
- National Night Out Coming to 魅色天堂 Front Lawn Aug. 1
- Diane Isibor Named Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Outstanding Student at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Inspires State Leaders
- 魅色天堂 President Heads Georgia Chamber Talent, Leadership Development Group
- Business Programs at 魅色天堂 Named 2017鈥檚 Most Affordable
- PSST! Season Ends July 16
- National Night Out Coming to 魅色天堂 Front Lawn Aug. 1
- Attention Businesses and Community Members: Registration Now Open for The Happening 2017
- Attention Faculty, Staff, Students: Registration Now Open for The Happening 2017
June 2017
- Doug Tanner Earns Donald E. Payton Award for Lifetime Achievement
- 魅色天堂 Offers One-Day Trauma Workshop
- 魅色天堂 Establishes International Partnership with the University of West Indies
- PSST! Presents 鈥淢y Fair Lady鈥� Through July 16
- Elizabeth McCullers Named College of the Arts Outstanding Student at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Nationally Ranked for Exceptional Online Education
- 魅色天堂 Earns National Recognition for Supporting Healthy Living
- 魅色天堂 Explores Diversion Programs
- PSST! Presents 鈥淔orever Plaid鈥� June 16-July 15
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Online Health, Physical Education Program Named a 2017 Best Value
- 魅色天堂 Wins Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Praxis Bowl Competition
- Taylor Holder Honored by 魅色天堂 Athletics
- Caitlin Mozzo Earns Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Encourages Summer Fitness with USG Health Trails Challenge
- Darla Dunning Wins Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Sports Writing Contest
- 魅色天堂 Biology Students Explore Plant Habitats on Sapelo Island
- Andrea Krispin Named A Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
- Ashley Cooper Named Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator
- Ashlie Prain Earns Marga Award
May 2017
- PSST! Presents "Shrek the Musical" June 2-July 15
- 魅色天堂 Enactus Places in Nation鈥檚 Top 16
- 魅色天堂, Columbus Technical College Form Pathways Program Partnership
- Bass Fishing Team Headed to YETI FLW College Fishing National Championship
- Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society Earns Highest Honors
- 魅色天堂 Receives Scholarship Support Gift
- Rebecca Smith Named 魅色天堂鈥檚 Spring 2017 Employee of the Semester
- Social Work Program at 魅色天堂 Ranked Among Top 20 in the United States
- Consul-General of Japan Visits 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Welcomes Future Innovators to Campus June 12-16
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Capital Campaign Surpasses $50 Million
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration Awarded Extended AACSB International Accreditation
- 魅色天堂 Camden Center Celebrates 2017 Commencement June 2
- Nephina Performs May 21 at First Baptist Church
- 魅色天堂 Honors Faculty at Tenure Reception
- Meghan Belanger Named Graduate Assistant of the Year
- Victoria Sandefur Wins Second Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- Katherine Stone Wins Second Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- Susanna Peonia Honored with American Association of University Women Award and Female Academic Athlete Award
- Rebekah Foster Wins First Place Honors at Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Dozens of Summer Camps for Children
- 魅色天堂 Faculty, Students to Perform at MAD Festival May 12-13
- Dan Nix Honored with University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Award
- David Hanna Honored with Clare Philips Martin Scholarship
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Political Science Summer Camp June 6-7
- PSST! Presents Steins and Stems Fundraiser May 15
- Kris Dawson Named Student Employee of the Year
- 魅色天堂 Model United Nations Team Wins National Awards
- 魅色天堂 Explores Technology in Policing
- Spring 2017 Graduates Give Back to 魅色天堂
- Gov. Nathan Deal to Speak at 魅色天堂鈥檚 223rd Commencement Ceremony
April 2017
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Physical Education Workshop May 2
- Elizabeth McCullers Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at 魅色天堂
- Sterling Serfoss Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at 魅色天堂
- Miranda Culbreth Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at 魅色天堂
- Jayson Crum Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at 魅色天堂
- Diane Isibor Honored with President鈥檚 Award for Academic Excellence at 魅色天堂
- VSO Unveils the Essence of the Artist April 29
- 魅色天堂 Presents Exercise is Medicine Symposium April 29
- South Georgia String Project, Youth Orchestra Perform May 1
- Ceramics Sale Benefits 魅色天堂 Art Students
- Musiteli Mubuso Wins Award for 魅色天堂 Debate
- 魅色天堂 Honors Employees for Years of Service
- Career Opportunities Hosts Last Chance Job Fair April 27
- Campus Recreation Hosts Annual Golf Tournament
- 魅色天堂 Arts Guild Offers Creative Outdoor Experience April 29
- 魅色天堂 Hosts 41st Annual International Dinner April 29
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥�13th鈥� May 1
- 魅色天堂 Presents Mayhem Music Festival April 28
- AAUW Valdosta Branch Wins State Presidents鈥� Award
- 魅色天堂 Music Presents Faculty Follies April 22
- 魅色天堂 Presents Opera After Dark in Downtown Valdosta April 20
- Ann Williams Recognized at Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference
- 魅色天堂 Welcomes Edward Neeman to Whitehead Auditorium Stage April 23
- 魅色天堂 Presents Graduate Research, Scholarship Symposium April 21
- 魅色天堂 Discusses Climate Change April 19
- 魅色天堂 Presents De-Stress Fest April 26
- Jacobe Love Wins Take Back the Night Short Film Challenge
- 魅色天堂 Enactus Hosts Spring Classic Golf Tournament
- 魅色天堂 Presents Relay for Life April 21-22
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Connell Visiting Lecture Series Examines the Mosquito April 27
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淭he Great Eclipse of 2017鈥� April 21
- UGA Small Business Development Center at 魅色天堂 Offers Course in QuickBooks
- 魅色天堂 Discusses Diversion Programs
- 魅色天堂 Archives and Special Collections Receives National Recognition
- 魅色天堂 Presents Annual Dr. Philip Gunter Faculty Author Reception April 17
- 魅色天堂 Honors Retired Faculty and Staff
- Dine and Discover Focuses on Eldercare
- 魅色天堂 Hosts 11th Annual Read Fest April 14
- Career Opportunities Presents Nursing, Health Professions Career Fair April 13
- 魅色天堂 Enactus Heads to National Exposition May 21-23
- Fine Arts Gallery Presents Spring Senior Exhibition April 15-May 1
- Career Opportunities Helps Students Create a Professional Image Online
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Brainwashing of My Dad鈥� April 17
- It鈥檚 On Us: 魅色天堂 Joins Movement to End Sexual Assault
- 魅色天堂 Partners with United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for Panel Discussion
- 魅色天堂 Presents Undergraduate Research Symposium April 11-13
March 2017
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Science Saturday April 8
- 魅色天堂 Honors Canine Companions with Bark for Life
- 魅色天堂's Travis Edwards and Nathalie Jaimes Win Second Place at State Debate Championship
- Beta Alpha Psi Advances to National Competition
- 魅色天堂 Presents 鈥淎 Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream鈥� March 31-April 2
- 魅色天堂 Takes Back the Night on April 4
- Career Opportunities Presents Education Career Day March 30
- Sanderson Farms Hosts 2017 Super Chicken Road Show
- Cory Howard Wins National Championship for 魅色天堂 Debate
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淎udrie and Daisy鈥� April 3
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Criminal Justice Program Previews Upcoming Seminars
- 魅色天堂 Offers STEAM Camps During Spring Break April 3-7
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Holi Festival
- Office of Financial Aid Helps Students with FAFSAs March 22-23
- Career Opportunities Hosts Spring Career Expo March 23
- Department of Communication Arts Hosts Public Relations Celebration
- 魅色天堂 Investigates Criminal Minds
- Dickerson and Lewis Elected to Georgia College Press Association Board of Directors
- Ducks Unlimited at 魅色天堂 Presents 10th Annual Fundraiser March 23
- Career Opportunities Prepares Students for Job Interviews
- Student Health Center Hosts Medical Insurance Seminar
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淢inimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things鈥� March 20
- Dine and Discover Navigates Moods and Foods
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Open House April 1
- 魅色天堂 Springs into Fitness with USG Health Trails Challenge
- Cornhole Tournament Raises Scholarship Dollars for 魅色天堂 Students
- Heidi O鈥機onnor Recognized by American College Counseling Association
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Take Back the Night Short Film Challenge
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淭he Soot Between the Stars鈥� March 10
- Rodriquez Named President of Georgia College Press Association鈥檚 Executive Board
- Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Presents Honors Recital March 4
February 2017
- Student Health Center Hosts Seminar on Endometriosis
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Science Saturday March 4
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates Wacky, Wild Dr. Seuss March 2
- Honors Students Use Lessons from History to Change the Future
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淏efore the Flood鈥� March 6
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Winnersville Classic Counselor Collaborative Spring Conference
- Spectator Wins at Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
- VSO Presents Intensity Feb. 25
- Chancellor Steve Wrigley Speaks Against House Bill 280
- Neeman Piano Duo Performs Feb. 27
- Career Opportunities Helps Students Choose Careers
- Liza Stepanova Performs Feb. 19 at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Theatre and Dance Presents 鈥淪ylvia鈥� Feb. 16-22
- 魅色天堂 Conference Focuses on Teaching, Learning in the 21st Century Feb. 22-24
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 NSLS Presents Live Broadcast Event with Curt Menefee Feb. 21
- 魅色天堂 Presents the Grand Finale of 鈥淭he Vagina Monologues鈥�
- Tillman Helps 魅色天堂 Students Find Their Purpose
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Odum Library Hosts Marvin Smith Exhibit
- 魅色天堂, Azalea Health Partner for Software Development Competition
- 魅色天堂 Celebrates Fifth Tree Campus USA Recognition
- Wine and Swine Raises Scholarship Dollars for 魅色天堂 Students
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淢erchants of Doubt鈥� Feb. 20
- 魅色天堂 Fine Arts Gallery Hosts 鈥淧rints and Textiles from Poland鈥� Feb. 13-March 3
- Annual Juried Student Art Competition Accepting Submissions, Deadline is Feb. 22
- PSST! Offers Early Bird Memberships Through Feb. 15
- Planetarium Presents 鈥淲hispers from the Cosmos鈥� Feb. 10
- Dine and Discover Concentrates on Managing Stress Feb. 15
- Ira Flatow Makes Science Sexy at 魅色天堂 Feb. 21
- 魅色天堂 Archives and Special Collections Celebrates Black History Month
- Georgia Artist Wins Valdosta National
January 2017
- 魅色天堂 Helps Students Gain Real-World Career Experience
- Learning in Retirement Presents 110 Opportunities to Learn Something New
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion Presents 鈥淜ill Tom Phoolery鈥�
- Student Recreation Center Pool is Now Open
- Area Elementary, Middle School Students Meet the STEAM Team at 魅色天堂
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Open House Feb. 4
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Ivory Game鈥� Feb. 6
- 魅色天堂 Hosts Student Organization Fair Feb. 1
- 魅色天堂, Valdosta School of Ballet Present Cinderella Jan. 28-29
- UGA Small Business Development Center Offers Course in Digital Marketing
- 魅色天堂 Goes Inside the Mind of Criminal Offenders
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences Talks Gun Control, Second Amendment Feb. 7
- 魅色天堂 Raises $49.1 Million in 30 Months Through Comprehensive Capital Campaign
- 魅色天堂 Ceases Normal Business Operations Till 5 P.M. Monday, Jan. 23
- 魅色天堂 Print Journalism Students Earn National Recognition
- Social Issues in Film Series Presents 鈥淭he Anthropologist鈥� Jan. 30
- 魅色天堂 Ranked Among the Best by U.S. News and World Report
- Valdosta Symphony Guild Presents Tunes for Tots Jan. 21
- 魅色天堂鈥檚 Counseling Center Celebrates 17 Years of IACS Accreditation
- College Goal Georgia Helps Families File Financial Aid Paperwork Jan. 21
- 魅色天堂 Fine Arts Gallery Hosts Valdosta National Jan. 17-Feb. 3
- Dine and Discover Series Focuses on Concussions Jan. 18
- 魅色天堂 Goes Behind the Scenes of Forensic Investigations
- Student Health Center Offers Online Store
- Department of Student Diversity and Inclusion Hosts MLK Celebration of Diversity