November 2015 Features

  • WiFi on Shuttle Buses Allows VSU Students to Remain Connected, Learn on the Go

    November 30, 2015

    Committed to helping students stay connected even when they are on the go, Valdosta State University now offers open WiFi on all athletic and shuttle buses. The network name is WAAV-VALDOSTA-####, with the last four digits being specific to each bus.

  • 2015 Transportation Summit: Blueprint for Future Projects in Georgia

    November 17, 2015

    Over 700 Georgia engineering, transportation and public policy leaders gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center recently to lay out a blueprint for the state’s future strategic projects and their economic effect.

  • City Hosts Fall Electronics Recycling Event Saturday

    November 13, 2015

    Citizens who are wondering what to do with their outdated or unwanted electronic equipment are urged to attend a community e-recycling event that will properly dispose of their unwanted electronics, while reducing unnecessary clutter in time for the upcoming holiday season.

  • Valdosta Receives State Award for Promoting Affordable Housing and Project Innovation

    November 10, 2015

    The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing program recognized the cities of Covington, Gainesville, Pembroke, Rome, Thomasville, Valdosta, Vienna and Washington for their efforts to increase affordable housing and to revitalize their communities at the “Celebrating a Decade of Success” awards event held October 21 at the UGA Georgia Center in Athens.

  • Déjà vu: VSU Celebrates 2015 Homecoming This Week

    November 09, 2015

    Valdosta State University is gearing up for what promises to be a spirited Homecoming 2015 celebration Nov. 9-15. The entire community is invited to attend.

  • VSU Ranked Among Most Affordable Online Colleges in Georgia

    November 06, 2015

    Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, a division of the United States Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, OnlineColleges.net compiled a list of the 21 most affordable accredited, not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Georgia offering a range of programs that can be completed fully online. VSU came in at No. 7.

  • 19 Tips to Take Your Small Business Global

    November 04, 2015

    Taking your small business global sounds like a huge undertaking. But even small businesses can realize the benefits of selling in international markets, if you have the right tools and guidance. In anticipation of the Global Small Business Forum, Laurel Delaney, founder of GlobeTrade and organizer of the event, shared some tips for businesses looking to expand into global markets.

  • Georgia Ranked No. 1 State in U.S. for Business for 3rd Year in A Row

    November 03, 2015

    Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication.

  • Valdosta Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Valdosta Magazine

    November 02, 2015

    The Valdosta Chamber Ambassadors were honored to celebrate the new owners of Valdosta Magazine, John and Connie Riddle, with a ribbon cutting recently.