8 from Beaufort graduate from College of Charleston
The College of Charleston celebrated Spring 2023 Commencement with three ceremonies on May 12 and 13. Graduates from Beaufort include:
– Nicole Marsh (29907), Bachelor of Arts in International Studies;
– Phoebe Trainum (29907), Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science;
– Hayden Price (29902), Bachelor of Arts in History;
– Josephine Quade (29907), Bachelor of Science in Special Education;
– Diamond Young (29907), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology;
– Jayne Trumps (29907), Bachelor of Arts in Communication;
– Mason Monti (29906), Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre;
– Yxsumi McKinnon Simmons (29907), Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education.
The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston. With more than 10,000 students, the College of Charleston offers the distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs.
Beaufort’s Bumgardner graduates from Alabama
Emma Bumgardner of Beaufort (29907) gradated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree. UA awarded more than 5,885 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies.
The University of Alabama provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers.
Davis-Fletcher earns Graduate Degree from Hollins
Emily Davis-Fletcher of Beaufort received the MFA in Creative Writing during Hollins University’s 181st commencement ceremony on May 21 in Roanoke, Va.
Hollins is an independent liberal arts university offering undergraduate liberal arts education for women and selected graduate programs for women and men. The university features 29 undergraduate majors and 15 coed graduate and certificate programs. Hollins is also home to a nationally recognized creative writing program; the innovative Batten Leadership Institute; and the Rutherfoord Center for Experiential Learning, which encompasses study abroad at an array of destinations around the world, domestic and international internships with top tier businesses and organizations, and undergraduate research opportunities in a range of fields.
4 area students honored at Lander
Four area students were honored for the Spring 2023 semester at Lander University in Greenwood.
Beaufort’s Molly Smith was named to the President’s List. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must earn a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) over the course of the semester and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate.
Beaufort’s Carolina Alvarez and McCayla Willingham, and Yemassee’s Jada Hamilton were named to the Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 to 3.9 and be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate.
Founded in 1872, Lander University is a four-year, public institution that serves nearly 4,100 students and offers professional programs in more than 90 areas of study, including business, education, nursing and STEM.
8 from Beaufort make Georgia Southern President’s, Dean’s lists
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,100 students, includeing four from Beaufort, for excellence in academics on the Spring 2023 President’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
The Beaufort students honored were Lindsey Breaux (29907), Olivia Hogle (29906), Katie Innes (29907) and Oakley Magbee (29902).
Georgia Southern recognized approximately 3,110 students, including four from Beaufort, on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.
The Beaufort students honored were Mary Baker (29907), Victoria Floyd (29907), Jason Hernandez (29906) and Jamiah Johnson (29902).
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution founded in 1906, offers approximately 140 different degree programs serving more than 25,500 students through 10 colleges on three campuses in Statesboro, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Hinesville, Ga.; and online instruction.
Ole Miss named 2 from Beaufort to Chancellor’s Honor Roll
The University of Mississippi announced two Beaufort students named to the Spring 2023 Chancellor’s Honor Roll. The following local students made the list:
– Madison Aivaz, of Beaufort, majoring in Communication Sciences/Disorders.
– Anna Field, of Beaufort, majoring in Pharm.D. – Pharm. Prct. Track.
The Chancellor’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.
The University of Mississippi is included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification and has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business.
