TCL to hold Fall Semester Enrollment Fair
The Technical College of the Lowcountry will host a Fall Semester Enrollment Fair on an upcoming Saturday at two of its campus locations.
“Step In & Step Up” will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 29, at its Beaufort Mather and New River campuses. Information on TCL’s programs and majors, admissions, registration and financial aid will be provided at the event as well as one-on-one assistance.
The Beaufort Mather Campus event will take place at The Hub in Building 2, 921 Ribaut Road, in Beaufort. The New River Campus event will take place in the lobby at 100 Community College Drive, in Bluffton.
Fall registration ends Aug. 14 and classes begin Aug. 16.
Riffle-Gonzalez receives degree from Georgia Tech
Gabriella Riffle-Gonzalez of Beaufort has earned a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Riffle-Gonzalez was among more than 5,300 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 264th Commencement exercises May 5-6, 2023, at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Aivaz graduates from Mississippi
Madison Aivaz of Beaufort is among the more than 3,100 students who earned their degrees from the University of Mississippi in May 2023.
Aivaz, who majored in Communication Sciences/Disorders, received a Bachelor of Science from the School of Applied Sciences.
The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, is the state’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business.
Wofford confers degrees four from Beaufort
Wofford College awarded 384 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees to 369 graduates during the college’s 169th Commencement exercises in Spartanburg, including four students from Beaufort: Caroline Fleming, Jaheem Hazel, William Oakley, and Paige Zeigler.
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.
Beaufort’s Smith named to Kennesaw State’s Dean’s List
Brayden Smith of Beaufort has been named to Kennesaw State University’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement.
Majoring in Psychology, Smith is among more than 7,100 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.
Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status.
7 from Beaufort earn degrees from University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) in Adelphi, Md., graduated nearly 3,400 students in the 2023 spring semester. Students from all 50 states, four U.S. territories, and 22 countries earned UMGC degrees.
The following Beaufort students earned degrees:
– Denzel Aaron Tanchez, Associate of Arts
– Devin Kanjanaluk Phommachanh, Associate of Arts
– Anthony Bryan Newton, Associate of Arts
– Nelsonley Jeanlouis, Bachelor of Science in Finance
– Tiffany Ramona Haskins, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
– Edward William Smith, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
– Makenzie Ann Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 125 degrees.
15 from Beaufort make College of Charleston President’s, Dean’s lists
The College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,150 students who were named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Spring 2023, including 15 from Beaufort.
– Cadence Gillaspie (29906) was named to the Dean’s List. Gillaspie is majoring in Political Science and Public Health.
– Hayden Price (29902) was named to the Dean’s List. Price is majoring in History.
– Margaret Armes (29906) was named to the Dean’s List. Armes is majoring in Chemistry.
– Isabel Vega (29907) was named to the Dean’s List. Vega is majoring in Political Science.
– Emma Jansen (29907) was named to the Dean’s List. Jansen is majoring in Archaeology and Geology.
– Mason Monti (29906) was named to the Dean’s List. Monti is majoring in Theatre.
– Hannah Fennell (29907) was named to the President’s List. Fennell is majoring in Biology.
– Julye Scheper (29907) was named to the President’s List. Scheper is majoring in Undecided.
– Emily Stacks (29906) was named to the President’s List. Stacks is majoring in International Studies and Spanish.
– Alex Barradas Perez (29906) was named to the President’s List. Barradas Perez is majoring in German Studies and Electrical Engineering.
– Kathryn Bendle (29907) was named to the President’s List. Bendle is undecided.
– Lydia Mahan (29902) was named to the President’s List. Mahan is majoring in Spanish and Psychology.
– Addison MacPhee (29907) was named to the President’s List. MacPhee is majoring in Computer Science.
– Charles Jindrich (29907) was named to the President’s List. Jindrich is majoring in Electrical Engineering.
– Shannon Smith (29907) was named to the President’s List. Smith is majoring in Exercise Science.
To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university.
5 from Beaufort make Coastal Carolina President’s List
More than 1,000 students earned a spot on the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester at Coastal Carolina University, including five from Beaufort. Students who made the President’s List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.
Those earning this honor include Layton Brakefield (29906), Derek Kidd (29906), Zoe Lyons (29906), Grace Richa (29907), and Tess Yazvac (29907).
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.
6 from Beaufort make Spring 2023 Dean’s List at CCU
More than 2,400 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester, including six from Beaufort. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester.
Those earning this honor include Kimberly Chisholm (29906), Genesis Hernandez (29907), Damaris Hurt (29906), Joseph Mooney (29902), Amyah Todd (29902), Michael Walker (29907), and Christian Wilborn (29906).
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach.
