39th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
The 39th Annual Scholarship Luncheon will take place on Monday, February 16 in HPE.
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Celebr8 Excellence
#1 Public HBCU in GA For 8 Consecutive Years, U.S. News & World Report 2026 and #1 in Georgia for Social Mobility
FVSU Designated as Carnegie Research Institution
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Nursing Receives ACEN Accreditation
FVSU Opens Legacy Hall for Students
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Empower
Your Passion
At Fort Valley State University, we empower students to push the boundaries of what is possible. With our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovated programs, we offer our students an unparalleled opportunity to explore their interests and prepare for a fulfilling career.
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This Week
@ FVSU
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Empowering
Educational Dreams
Financial Aid
Higher education is a profound financial commitment. Fort Valley State University is committed to making education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Scholarships
To support our commitment to accessible and affordable education, Fort Valley State University offers a variety of competition and performance based scholarships.
Work Study
Fort Valley State University offers Federal Work-Study to help students cover a portion of their educational expenses while working on campus.
Excellence Empowers
Success
FVSU leverages its near 128-year tradition of excellence and uniqueness in academic and co-curricular programming to educate students and provide opportunities to engage directly in world-changing research with internationally recognized faculty members tackling complex global challenges.
A Message From
Paul Jones, Ph.D.
10th President
Founded in 1895, Fort Valley State University has a storied history, peopled by graduates that have gone on to impact the world of politics, industry, science and the arts. We provide our students an educational environment where opportunities in experiential learning and hands-on research abound. I invite you to join FVSU and EMPOWER the POSSIBLE.
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Fort Valley State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep and Skills Development Courses
FVSU has partnered with Kaplan to provide students with access to preparation for graduate-level admissions exams, professional licensing exams and credential exams.
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FVSU Announces Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D., as Keynote Speaker for 39th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
FVSU will host its 39th Annual Scholarship Luncheon with nationally recognized higher education leader Walter M. Kimbrough, Ph.D., serving as the keynote speaker.
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FVSU Opens Legacy Hall for Students
Fort Valley State University marked a historic milestone on Monday, January 12, 2026, with the official ribbon cutting of Legacy Hall, the University’s newest on-campus housing facility.
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FVSU President Paul A. Jones Announces Retirement Effective June 2026
Fort Valley State University President Paul A. Jones, Ph.D., has announced his plans to retire at the end of June 2026.