Phi Kappa Phi inducts 3 from Beaufort
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:
– Carla Gossell-Roe of Beaufort (29902) at The Citadel;
– Samuel Hammer of Beaufort (29902) at University of Maryland Global Campus; and
– Kara Malphrus of Beaufort (29906) at Arkansas State University.
They are among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines.
Melton graduates from SMC
James B. Melton graduated with an AB degree from Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Commencement exercises were held Saturday, May 13, at Spartanburg High School.
Located in Spartanburg, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, a unique customizable bachelor’s degree with six concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and 10 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
Fritz completes Trine University degree
Baylee Fritz of Beaufort completed requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. Fritz earned a degree in Psychology-BS at Trine.
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Trine University, an internationally recognized, private, co-educational, residential institution, offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the Allen School of Engineering & Computing, Ketner School of Business, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, College of Health Professions, Franks School of Education, Jannen School of Arts & Sciences and Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences.
Trine operates a 450-acre campus in Angola, Indiana, and the College of Health Professions in Fort Wayne, with education centers in Detroit, Michigan, and Phoenix, Arizona, and programs available worldwide through TrineOnline.
Wofford celebrates Class of 2023 during Honors Convocation
Dozens of Wofford College students were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and citizenship on Friday, May 19, at the college’s annual Honors Convocation held in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium.
Academic departments recognized their outstanding students, and a variety of other leadership and citizenship awards were presented during the event. Beaufort’s Quinn Fleming was recognized in Government.
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,800 undergraduates.
Rauscher, Hackler make Dean’s List at Belmont
Kimberly Rauscher (29906) and Nicolas Hackler (29907) of Beaufort achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the Spring 2023 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (exclusive of audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C (inclusive of audit, pass/fail courses and zero-credit courses).
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees.
Wallace included on SMC’s spring President’s List
Rhogue Wallace of Beaufort has been named to the Spartanburg Methodist College President’s List for grades earned during the spring 2023 academic semester. President’s List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, a unique customizable bachelor’s degree with six concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and 10 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
Wallace of Beaufort graduates Young Harris
Graduate Albert Wallace of Beaufort was awarded a BA degree as the Young Harris College held its traditional Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in the Harp Recreation and Commencement Center. Young Harris College conferred 176 degrees on Class of 2023 graduates participating in the Commencement ceremony.
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies.
4 locals make SNHU Winter 2023 President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2023 President’s List – Gregorio Pichardo of Lady’s Island (29907); Bryant Tourigny of Beaufort (29902); Alysha Kromm of Beaufort (29906); and Tracy Pichardo of Beaufort (29907).
The winter terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 170,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, N.H.
Beaufort’s Mulvihill named to SNHU Dean’s List
Joel Mulvihill of Beaufort (29906) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s (SHNU) Winter 2023 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
2 from Beaufort on Young Harris Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Young Harris College President Dr. Drew L. Van Horn is pleased to announce that the following students from Beaufort have been named to the College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester: Chase Vaigneur and Albert Wallace.
Students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or better are eligible to be named to the Dean’s List.
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs.
– Compiled from staff reports
