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Education

Local Student Honored at NGU Awards Day

By LaVerne Howell - NGU
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Dawson Petersen of Greenville was presented with the Outstanding Student B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Award at a recent annual awards day ceremony held at North Greenville University. The interdisciplinary studies faculty chose the recipient based on his academic record and achievements.

Caravano Honored at NGU Awards Ceremony

By LaVerne Howell - NGU

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Kevin Caravano of Greenville was presented the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies Leadership Award at a recent annual awards ceremony on the campus of North Greenville University. To qualify for this award, students must be a criminal justice and legal studies major, maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher,  and hold office within a student organization, such as the Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Club.

Awards Given at NGU

By LaVerne Howell - NGU

Academic Awards 2019

Karley Conklin of Fountain Inn was awarded the Bielecki-Willard Interdisciplinary Studies Student of the Year Award at a recent annual awards day ceremony held at North Greenville University. The interdisciplinary studies faculty chose Conklin based on her academic record and achievements.

Academic Awards 2019

Susan Plumblee from Taylors was honored with the Spanish Academic Excellence Award at a recent annual awards day ceremony held at North Greenville University. The award is given to the student with the highest GPA in two semesters of Spanish during the academic year.  

Gilbert Presented Excellence in Hebrey Award

By LaVerne Howell - NGU

Academic Awards 2019

Tigerville, SC – James Gilbert of Travelers Rest was honored with the Excellence in Hebrew Award at a recent annual awards day ceremony held at North Greenville University. The award was given to the student with the highest GPA in two semesters of Hebrew during the academic year.

The Annual Community Day at Washington Center

By Washington Center

Community Day at Washington Center

During a recent school-wide Community Day event, Washington Center students had the opportunity to experience a variety of activities through local service providers.  Following classroom instruction about Community Helpers, representatives came to the campus to offer first-hand experiences.  The Greenville City Police K9 Unit, Swamp Rabbit Hockey team, construction equipment operators and firefighters were on hand to demonstrate their occupation. The success of bringing the community to the students has made Community Day an annual event at Washington Center.

NGU Athletics Wins Conference Carolinas’ Ultimate Award

By LaVerne Howell - NGU
From left: Dean of the College of Wellness & Sport Professions Dr. Jeff Briggs, NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Giving Micah Sepko, and Athletic Director Jan McDonald.
From left: Dean of the College of Wellness & Sport Professions Dr. Jeff Briggs, NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Giving Micah Sepko, and Athletic Director Jan McDonald.

Tigerville, SC - In conjunction with the Conference Carolinas spring meetings May 20-21, the Conference presented their 2018-19 End of the Year Awards. The awards presented were the Allan Sharp Award, Joby Hawn Cup, Messick Sportsmanship Award, and newly-created Body, Mind & Soul Award.

North Greenville University (NGU) has been named the inaugural winner of the Body, Mind & Soul Award. The award will be given each year to the conference institution with the best average rankings in the Hawn Cup, Allan Sharp, and Messick awards.

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NGU Awards

By LaVerne Howell - NGU
Haley Burton from Travelers Rest was presented the Cline School of Music Outstanding Senior in Music Award at a recent annual awards ceremony held on the North Greenville University campus. The award, chosen by the Cline School of Music faculty, is given to a senior music major who achieves the highest level of performance and academic excellence and maintains a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Haley Burton from Travelers Rest was presented the Cline School of Music Outstanding Senior in Music Award at a recent annual awards ceremony held on the North Greenville University campus. The award, chosen by the Cline School of Music faculty, is given to a senior music major who achieves the highest level of performance and academic excellence and maintains a GPA of 3.5 or better.
The Zach Bishop Ars Excellentia Award at North Greenville University is given to an outstanding senior in the art department who displays the spiritual, artistic, and academic skills of an exemplary Christian artist. The award was named in memory of Zach Bishop, a former NGU art student who would have graduated in 2012 from NGU’s studio art program. Bishop died in 2011 from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS type IV) which is a genetic disorder that affects the collagen found in human connective tissue. This year’s Zach Bishop Ars Excellentia Award was presented to Jordan Hurley from Taylors.
The Zach Bishop Ars Excellentia Award at North Greenville University is given to an outstanding senior in the art department who displays the spiritual, artistic, and academic skills of an exemplary Christian artist. The award was named in memory of Zach Bishop, a former NGU art student who would have graduated in 2012 from NGU’s studio art program. Bishop died in 2011 from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS type IV) which is a genetic disorder that affects the collagen found in human connective tissue. This year’s Zach Bishop Ars Excellentia Award was presented to Jordan Hurley from Taylors.
  1. GCS Board of Trustees Unanimously Approve FY 20 Budget
  2. Greenville Technical Charter High School Graduates 5 Associate Degrees
  3. Knights of Columbus Gives to Washington Center
  4. NGU Joins Yellow Ribbon Program
  5. Greenville Symphony Orchestra EdReach Program Comes to Washington Center
  6. Commencement, Truth, and Believing
  7. North Greenville University Introduces Institute of Global Leadership

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