Education
Greenville County Council Honors NGU With Four Proclamations
- By Billy Cannada - NGU
Tigerville, SC (September 14, 2022) Greenville County Council honored recent North Greenville University achievements with four proclamations during the council’s meeting last week.
Three of the proclamations celebrated the university’s recent success in athletics, highlighting NGU’s NCAA Division II baseball national championship, head coach Landon Powell’s Coach of the Year recognition, and the North Greenville men’s volleyball team’s success in NCAA championship competition.
The council’s first proclamation honored NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. for his five years of leadership at the university, naming September 6th Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. Day in Greenville County.
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North Greenville recognizes faculty and staff milestones
- By Billy Cannada - NGU
More than 40 North Greenville University faculty and staff members were recently honored for their years of service.
The university currently recognizes staff members’ years of service at five-year increments. The award is based on two criteria: an employee’s eligibility status and their service date.
“NGU has been blessed to have so many long-time employees who invest in the lives of our students and colleagues,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “Each year it’s fun to be reminded about how many people are marking their quintennial anniversaries. This is a living and thriving community that brings people together around a common purpose: equipping transformational leaders for the glory of God.”
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BJU to Host Washington Center Day
- By Randy Page - BJU
Bob Jones University, in collaboration with Greenville County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, is hosting the annual Washington Center Day (WCD) Friday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Davis Field House on the BJU campus.
“Due to the pandemic, we were unable to hold this event for the past two years,” said BJU President Steve Pettit. “For almost 30 years, our students have enjoyed hosting the Washington Center faculty, students and their supporters as they participate in fun activities. We look forward to having this celebratory event on campus once again.”
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North Greenville Climbs in U.S. News Best Regional Universities Rankings
- By Billy Cannada - NGU
North Greenville University moved into the top third of institutions in the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of “Best Regional Universities” in the South, the highest ranking it has held in the influential report.
In the 2022-23 rankings, released on Monday, Sept. 12, NGU ties for 38th among 135 universities in the region which includes 12 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In the 2021-22 rankings, NGU was ranked #70 in the region.
“We are grateful for the many recognitions we have received regarding the excellence of our academic programs,” said NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “This one is particularly satisfying because of its inclusion of peer survey to produce the reputational aspect. Our community works hard to equip transformational leaders for church and society, and this is an incredible affirmation of these efforts.”
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BJU Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2023
- By Randy Page - BJU
In its 2023 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. BJU’s rankings have consistently improved each of the last six years.
Additionally, U.S News recognized BJU in other major categories including:
- Best Value Regional University in the South: 5
- Top Performers on Social Mobility among Regional Universities in the South: 2
- Best Undergraduate Teaching among Regional Universities in the South: 18
- Least Debt among Regional Universities in the South: 8
Among Regional Universities in the South, BJU is the highest ranked university for Best Value in the Carolinas.
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Finding hope through tragedy God saved Pierre Salmon for a reason
- By Billy Cannada - NGU
As the lone survivor of a car accident that took the lives of two of his friends in the fall of 2000, Pierre Salmon spent many of the days that followed asking two simple questions.
“Why am I still here? Why didn’t you take me?”
Salmon, a 2000 graduate of North Greenville University, shared his story in a recent documentary.
“There were a lot of mixed emotions. I was in a place where I didn’t want to go anywhere or do anything. I had what I later found out was survivor’s guilt,” Salmon said.
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My STP Plan
- By Ellen Weaver - Republican Nominee for S.C. Superintendent of Education
I'm excited to announce my STP Plan, which focuses on the primary stakeholders in education: Students, Teachers, and Parents. It's time for a change, and my plan lays out the necessary steps to fix our broken education system by inspiring students, supporting teachers, and empowering parents.
Click here to see the full plan.
James, this could be South Carolina’s greatest moment of education opportunity if we come together to focus on results for students, to empower parents, and to support great teachers.
My plan for students includes a strong focus on basic reading and math skills, making schools safer by investing in mental health resources and school resource officers, involving the community in school safety and mentoring, and celebrating all pathways to student success.
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