10th President of Valdosta State University
The Presidential Investiture of Dr. Richard A. Carvajal
The Investiture is a celebratory tradition that officially marks the start of a new presidency. Today, Investitures take place during a new president’s first year in office to welcome a new era and celebrate as a community. Join us as we celebrate the Investiture of Dr. Richard A. Carvajal.
Find out more about the InvestitureDr. Richard A. Carvajal became the 10th president of Valdosta State University on January 1, 2017, having previously served as president of Bainbridge State College from 2011 to 2015, and interim president of Darton State College in 2015.
Learn more about Dr. CarvajalSince its founding in 1906 and opening in 1913 as a Georgia State Woman’s College, Valdosta State has evolved into a thriving university of more than 11,300 students, offering a range of degree options.
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