Fort Valley State University

We Celebr8 Excellence! FVSU is the #1 Public HBCU in Georgia for the 8th year in a row and #1 in Georgia for social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report (2026). 💙💛 #FVSU #Celebr8Excellence #FVSU130

Wildcats, get ready for #FVSUGives this Friday, May 1. For 24 hours, Wildcats everywhere will unite to give back and invest in the future of Fort Valley State University. Visit FVSU.edu/FVSUGives for more info and to choose your cause. 💙💛

Welcoming the 3X SIAC Men’s Volleyball Champs back to “the Valley.” 💙💛 Congrats #Wildcats! 🎉🏐#WildcatPride

Join us May 9 as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and come ready to be inspired. 🎓 Read more at #FVSU26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/FVSUSpring26#F… #FVSUGrad26 #FVSUGrad #HBCUGrad

Fort Valley State University welcomes The Honorable Verda M. Colvin, Supreme Court Justice of Georgia, as the Spring ‘26 Commencement speaker.💙💛 With a distinguished career in law, public service and judicial leadership, Justice Colvin’s story is one of excellence and impact.

Thank you to Senator Harbison and everyone that welcomed us into the Senate and House Chambers. #FVSUDayattheCapitol

Wildcats painted the Capitol blue and gold last Thursday for FVSU Day. 💙💛Representative Patty Stinson and the Honorable Calvin Smyre welcomed the group and Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper engaged in conversation while enjoying some of FVSU's delicious goat milk ice cream.

Join us on March 19, 2026, as the Wildcats prepare to flood the Capitol with blue and gold. Register by March 9 at bit.ly/FVSUDayCapitol

#WildcatWomenWednesday To the women who make history, For the women who influence culture, With the women whose love keeps society going, We salute you. Our past. Our present. Our future. Happy Women’s History Month! 💙💛

Wildcat Family, let's wish President Jones a Happy Birthday! 💙💛 Today we celebrate a visionary leader whose dedication, integrity and commitment continue to move our university forward. Thank you for your bold leadership, steady guidance, and deep belief in our stakeholders.

Let’s go #Wildcats! 💙💛

We are grateful for the opportunity to have welcomed him to the Valley and to have been part of conversations centered on empowerment and economic advancement. We extend our condolences to his family and all who were impacted by his life and legacy. 💙💛 bit.ly/JacksonFVSU

FVSU joins the nation in mourning the passing of civil rights advocate Rev. Jesse Jackson. In Jan 2015, Jackson visited FVSU to support financial literacy programming designed to equip students and Middle Georgia residents with tools for long-term success.

both our campuses and surrounding communities. This convening highlights the power of collaboration in shaping a brighter future for HBCUs. Senior psychology scholar Jamie Jackson Jr. served as moderator for a discussion with @ibramxk. 💙💛 #HBCULeaders #WildcatPride

#FVSU was proud to host the Reinvestment Fund's inaugural HBCU Brilliance Initiative Convening, welcoming presidents and leaders from HBCUs across the nation. Leaders came together to explore strategic investment, strengthen partnerships and create sustainable pathways to support

“These losses weigh heavily on our University community,” said President Paul Jones, Ph.D. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of our scholars and surround them with our thoughts and prayers.”

Justice Toomer was a senior Psychology major from Warner Robins, Georgia. She was an engaged honors scholar and served as a residential assistant, demonstrating leadership, academic excellence and genuine care for others.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of two of our scholars. While these losses did not occur at the same time, we recognize the collective grief they bring to the Wildcat family and want to honor each student and the impact they made on our University. 💙💛

Fort Valley State University mourns the passing of Barbara Palmer, a beloved member of the FVSU family whose legacy of service, generosity and devotion to the institution will be felt for generations. 💙💛 Read more: conta.cc/4qUxtMr

What started as Negro History Week in 1926…now 100 years later, still celebrating brilliance, resilience, boundless joy and a history that has shaped the world. Happy Black History Month! 💙💛❤️🖤💚 *pictured: Muhammad Ali visits Fort Valley State College in 1989.