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July 12, 2023
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator

Graduates Give Back to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to Help Current, Future Students Achieve Success

Valdosta State University welcomed 223 students into the 1906 Society during the 2022-2023 academic year. 

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VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University welcomed 223 students into the 1906 Society during the 2022-2023 academic year.

The 1906 Society is a student giving organization that is dedicated to the continued growth and development of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ through individual gifts from graduating students who want to protect and nurture their alma mater’s tradition of academic, athletic, creative, leadership, research, and service excellence on campus, in the community, and around the world. It was established in 2006, the university’s centennial year.

Membership in the 1906 Society is open to any graduating students who want to help ensure that future generations of Blazers are given the same opportunities for learning and growth that they enjoyed during their time at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Donations of any size are welcome. However, graduates are encouraged to give at least $19.06 in commemoration of the university’s founding.

Funds raised by the 1906 Society provide ongoing support to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Cares, a program that provides current students with need-based financial assistance to help them overcome any short-term financial hardship they may be facing. Students in need may apply for the funds at any time of the year. The goal is to help students stay in school and continue making progress towards graduation.  

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Cares also provides food and clothing assistance through partnerships with Aramark, Second Harvest of South Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Inc., and donations from students, faculty, and staff at the university. 

Members of Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s 1906 Society wear red and black graduation cords and are recognized during the fall and spring commencement ceremonies.

Visit  to learn more about Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s 1906 Society. 

Visit /vsucares/ to learn more about Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Cares.

Visit / to learn more about investing in the future of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ while also igniting opportunities and inspiring excellence today. 

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