VSU Confers Title of Professor Emeritus to Dr. Kenneth Rumstay

The College of Science and Mathematics wants to congratulate Dr. Kenneth Rumstay on his recent designation of Professor Emeritus.  This title recognizes Dr. Rumstay’s honorable and distinguished service to the University. He has served as both Professor of Astronomy and Physics and as the Director of the Valdosta State University’s Planetarium and Observatory.

To review VState’s process and recommendation for Emeritus status, please visit https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/academic-affairs/emeritus-status.php.

Dr. Rumstay holds a Ph.D. in Astronomy from The Ohio State University and his research interests include star formation, the interstellar medium, and active galaxies.  He joined Valdosta State University as a faculty member in 1984, and in 2017, he received the VSU Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching.  Dr. Rumstay holds memberships in numerous professional organizations to include the American Astronomical Society, Royal Astronomical Society, Georgia Academy of Science, and The Planetary Society.  In addition, he has an extensive list of professional publications and presentations.

To read more about Dr. Rumstay’s accomplishments, please visit his merit page at http://meritpages.com/kennethrumstay.

Congratulations Dr. Rumstay, on your well-deserved appointment to Professor Emeritus.