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10th President
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130 Years of Excellence in Giving: FVSU’s 38th Annual Scholarship Luncheon Featuring Aflac President Virgil Miller
Fort Valley State University (FVSU) will host its 38th Annual Scholarship Luncheon with the President of Aflac Incorporated, Virgil Miller, serving as the keynote speaker.
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Fort Valley State University Names Building in Honor of Distinguished Alumnus Calvin Smyre
Fort Valley State University is pleased to announce the naming of the building known as the Kell Building, as the "Calvin Smyre Building".
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From Displacement to Distinction: The Journey of Jartavious Henton
FVSU grad Jartavious Deon Henton, a motivational speaker, scholar, and proud native of Fort Valley, Georgia, is a testament to the power of resilience, education and community.
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Project NURTURE's Trailblazer: The Resilient Path of Jacquline Williams
Jacquline Williams is a trailblazer, being one of the first graduates of the Project Network for Urban and Rural Teachers United for Residency Engagement (NURTURE) Pathway Program at FVSU.