8 Beaufort students named to UMGC Dean’s List
Of the more than 9,300 University of Maryland Global Campus students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester, eight were from Beaufort. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.
The Beaufort students included Narina Aladinova, Timber Ann Barnes, Adam Bowers, Luz Adriana Casey, Mackinzie Danielle Cruz, Marc Arthur Rene, Amy Elizabeth Schmitt, andDestri Stemme.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) was established in 1947 to serve adults in the workforce. Today, UMGC enrolls some 90,000 students annually, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates in more than 125 fully online, hybrid and face-to-face programs and specializations.
Park University announces Spring 2022 graduates
Eight Beaufort students are among Park Universit’s Spring 2022 graduates.
The University had 963 students eligible to graduate — 214 students received a master’s degree specialist degree and/or graduate certificate, and 749 students received a bachelor’s degree, associate degree and/or undergraduate certificate.
The Beaufort graduates included Tasha Lachant Binyard, Master of Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management; Marquis D. Priester, Bachelor of Public Administration, Criminal Justice; Rene S. Lucerobonilla, Bachelor of Science, Management (Summa Cum Laude); Claude E. McElveen, Bachelor of ScienceInterdisciplinary Studies; Danielle Crain Smith, Bachelor of Science, Accounting (Magna Cum Laude); LaToya S. Campbell, Associate of Science, Management; Valentina M. Cardoza-Albanez, Associate of Science, Management; and Trevor A. Jerome, Associate of Science, Criminal Justice Administration.
Founded in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., a suburb of Kansas City, Park University is a nonprofit, private institution that is a national leader in higher education. In 2000, Park achieved university status and currently serves more than 13,250 students at 41 campuses in 22 states and online.
Hargray giving to K-12 teachers
Hargray announced Tuesday, Aug. 2, that it will award $1,500 each to four K-12 teachers making a difference in their schools and communities as part of the internet service provider’s “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign.
Individuals throughout the communities in the states Hargray serves may nominate a teacher simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the educator works to build connections and go above and beyond for their students.
“Teachers perform a vital role in educating the future leaders of our communities, and often spend their personal time and resources to ensure their students have the tools they need to be successful,” said Trish Niemann, Vice President of Communications Strategy. “Hargray wants to recognize the outstanding educators in the cities and towns we serve and help them get their school year off to a great start.”
Entries will be accepted through Aug. 26 at www.hargray.com/campaign/contest. Individuals whose nominees are selected to win will also receive a back-to-school prize pack from Sparklight.
The winners will be highlighted on Hargray’s social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram.
