VALDOSTA—Courtney Gatch of Rincon has been recognized among more than 240 students from Valdosta State University who made the summer 2015 dean’s list.

Students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional GPA of 3.0 or higher are recognized by being placed on the dean’s list. Developmental studies, transients and graduate students are not eligible for dean’s list status.

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.

Valdosta State University seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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