FVSU News
July 2019
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Gold Standard
FVSU’s Bachelor of Social Work Degree Program Receives Initial Accreditation Through 2023
Fort Valley, Ga – Fort Valley State University’s Bachelor of Social Work Degree Program has been granted initial accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation through June 2023. The Council on Social Work Education Council on …
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College of Agriculture News
Biotechnology graduate student uses soilless growing for food sustainability
Fort Valley State University biotechnology graduate student D’Amber Jones explores hydroponic farming
Twenty-five thousand people are dying of starvation every day, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Feeding a population expected to grow from 7.7 …
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Partnerships
FVSU Becomes First Georgia Partner of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation through Agreement to Develop Atlanta-Area Students into Scholars and Leaders
Fort Valley, GA— Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, Inc. have announced a partnership to recruit and develop top collegiate leaders and scholars from the Atlanta area who will attend college at FVSU. In addition …
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College of Agriculture News
Improving health through stevia research
Fort Valley State University scientists study ways small farmers can grow and sell stevia in the U.S.
Two Fort Valley State University researchers are investigating ways to help local farmers grow a naturally sweet plant that could have a huge …
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College of Agriculture News
Students apply bioinformatics to agriculture
Fort Valley State University students sharpen their computer and research skills through bioinformatics
Bioinformatics, an evolving interdisciplinary science, is giving Fort Valley State University agricultural students the tools they need to potentially treat diseases and create a sustainable food system.…
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DISCOVER FVSU: JULY 13 | 11 A.M.-1 P.M. | LITHONIA, GA
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Leadership
Rodesha Elam,’20, Selected as HBCU Competitiveness Scholar by White House Initiative on HBCUs
When Rodesha Elam graduates from Fort Valley State University next year, she fully intends to take giant steps towards her goal of becoming a leader in communications across various forms of media. For starters, she plans to work in broadcasting, …
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June 2019
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Entrepreneurship
ALUMNA AND ENTREPRENEUR COURTNEY MONTFORD, ’16, IS PICTURING SUCCESS
Courtney Montford knew she wanted to be a professional photographer when she started a college side hustle selling hair extensions but spent more time polishing her brand than making actual sales. “I started working at a photo studio part-time, and …
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