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Aspiring engineer earns honor as valedictorian of fall 2025 graduating class
Posted on Dec 04, 2025
Adetoro Adenuga, a Fort Valley State University electronic engineering technology major, is the valedictorian for the fall 2025 graduating class.
Fort Valley State University will conduct its annual Fall Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 6, at 9:30 a.m. in the Health and Physical Education Complex.
One of the many students receiving degrees will be Adetoro M. Adenuga. Adenuga, a native of Lithonia, Georgia, will graduate from FVSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering technology (EET). He is also the valedictorian for the fall 2025 graduating class.
“I decided to come to Fort Valley because they had what other schools didn’t, the major I sought out. Honestly, I saw it as an opportunity to diversify and expand my knowledge because if I had majored in just electrical engineering, I wouldn’t get the technical hands-on experience you receive in EET,” Adenuga said.
Furthermore, Adenuga said that EET is more applicable and opens the door to more job possibilities in areas such as mechanical, computer and electrical engineering.
The FVSU student said that he received several scholarships to attend the university, and he is grateful for the opportunity they provided.
“It’s like FVSU saw the potential in me before I saw it in myself. So, the fact that I was able to pursue a degree and accomplish it speaks volumes,” he said.
While completing his studies, the rising engineer stayed busy. He completed research projects and was provided the opportunity to present and share his work at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition, he attended the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 1890 AI CyberGames Conference in Washington, D.C. He placed third in the competition along with his teammates.
Adenuga said that when he received the email saying he would be the class valedictorian, he was ecstatic, almost in disbelief. He informed his parents of the honor he achieved, and he said they could not hold in their joy.
“They really made the moment bigger compared to how I initially reacted when I found out that I would be the class valedictorian,” he said.
The future FVSU alumni said he would recommend FVSU to any student because of the numerous opportunities FVSU provides.
“If you want to put yourself out there and network not only in the state of Georgia but nationally, FVSU is the place to be. But you must be willing to take those steps yourself,” Adenuga said.
After graduation, Adenuga plans to pursue a master’s in applied science, while building his credentials in the workforce through licenses and certifications. He also seeks a career in engineering where he helps develop and innovate technology systems that he believes will shape the future of man.
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