Valdosta State University participates in National Communication Association’s leadership event

VALDOSTA – Thirty college and university department chairs from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. in June at the National Communication Association’s (NCA) Chairs’ Summer Institute (CSI). The event focused on the challenges of assessment and accountability in the contemporary college and university setting, with an emphasis on how communication department chairs can provide…

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VSU Theatre and Dance Students Take New York

  A group of students in VSU’s Theatre and Dance program are taking on the Big Apple over Fall Break as part of our Pro-Conn (short for Professional Connections) program! In this program, students are given the opportunity for intensive workshop and networking opportunities with industry professionals and area alumni, as well as experiencing a…

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VSU’s Carl Cates completes term with Southern States Communication Association

VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University’s Carl Cates, associate dean of the College of the Arts, has completed his five-year term as executive director of Southern States Communication Association (SSCA). Established in 1930, SSCA is among the world’s oldest associations dedicated to the advancement of study and instruction in communication. “Carl was an exceptional executive director,”…

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City Council recognizes 2015 Social Media Contest winners

VALDOSTA — Valdosta City Council recently honored the winners of the 2015 Social Media Contest. The contest represents an educational partnership between the city and Valdosta State University to propose the best social media strategy for the city.  VSU students Jasmine Kendrick, Jerrica Kelsaw, Victoria Moss, Jenna Kirkpatrick, each received a certificate, an official city…

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Valdosta State University hosted its fourth annual Dancing with the Stars of Valdosta event on Saturday, April 11, in the Student Union Ballrooms

Eight couples — one local “star” paired with one local “expert” — danced for the Audience Favorite Award while simultaneously having fun and raising much-needed funds for music, theatre, and dance scholarships. They were each allowed to choose their own dance style, theme, costumes, music, and have been rehearsing for weeks wherever and whenever they…

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