FVSU Blog

On the evening of the New Wildcat Induction Ceremony, I vividly remember changing outfits at least three times. Upon entering the doors of the HPE Complex, I realized that I was not the only freshman excited about the evening’s events. Once I acquired my seat, I began to feel sorry for the influx of students [...]

From last year’s show - register today at http://www.fvsu.edu/!

It’s time to get registered for Fort Valley State University’s 2nd annual “Wheels in the Valley Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show.” The fun-filled family event takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in FVSU’s Wildcat Stadium parking lot. Kids’ games, rides, prizes and entertainment are all a part of the day-long [...]

In addition to the fabulous Concert Choir and band tour last week, Dr. and Mrs. Rivers accompanied the inimitable Wildcat Force on their spring recruitment tour. Twelve outstanding students, accompanied by a jazz trio, introduced FVSU to students at eleven high schools over the course of five days. Here are some photos:

In response to a recent op/ed by Walter E. Williams questioning the necessity of HBCUs in the new millenium, FVSU President Larry E. Rivers wrote the following:

HBCUs and the Coming Era of Growth and Service
In recent days syndicated columnist Walter E. Williams has questioned whether Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have outlived their usefulness [...]