VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of those undergraduate and graduate students who completed the requirements of their respective academic programs during the fall semester. This list of graduates includes the following:

John Cooper of Moultrie, who earned a Master of Education in Health and Physical Education.

Tyler Autry of Meigs, who earned an Education Specialist in School Counseling.

Derek Illian of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Brittany Allegood of Norman Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Chloe Palladino of Norman Park, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology.

Shaneisa Lewis of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Heather Harvell of Pavo, who earned a Master of Business Administration.

Brandon Oaks of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Katherine Moore of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Kayce Ackerman of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Edward Jackson of Sale City, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication.

Luis Jimenez of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Kayle Ackerman of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Weston Cox of Norman Park, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management.

Brittany Parker of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.

Summer Lindsey of Norman Park, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Melanie Rollins of Coolidge, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Austin Hudson of Ochlocknee, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media.

Stephanie Cody of Moultrie, who earned an Education Specialist in Educational Leadership.

Hanna Howren of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Joshua Abbott of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.

Joseph Wiggins of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Grades Education.

Paxton Crosby of Sale City, who earned a Master of Education in Adult and Career Education.

Zachary Goodno of Moultrie, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration.

Wendy Luke of Ochlocknee, who earned a Master of Education in Adult and Career Education.

Approximately 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students were recognized during VSU’s 222nd commencement ceremonies Dec. 9-10.

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution’s mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach.