Tucker accepted to Queens University of Charlotte and Lenoir-Rhyne University

Please congratulate Meghan Tucker on her acceptances to Queens University of Charlotte and Lenoir-Rhyne University.  Way to go Meghan!

Study Abroad

Been dreaming of faraway places? Want to travel the world and see the Eiffel Tower, climb the Great Wall of China or ride an elephant on safari? Queens University of Charlotte not only makes all of these things possible- but includes it in our traditional undergraduate program!
Queens students have the opportunity to travel the world through our study abroad programs. Traditional undergraduates, teaching fellows, and EMBA students choose the type of program and location that is right for them.

• Faculty Led Programs that last two to three weeks and take you to Asia, Africa, Europe, South America or Oceania.
• International Internships that allow you to experience the world of work abroad.
• Language Immersion programs that polish your skills in French, Spanish, Germany, Arabic or Chinese.
• Or why not spend a semester at any of our partner universities?  You can choose from 150 universities in 50 countries- so dream big!

Queens is truly an international place. Come and join our programs and find yourself a world away but always with your Royal's pride!

2011-2012 Convocation Program

The Lenoir-Rhyne convocation program showcases a wide-ranging menu of speakers, activities and experiences that drive learning beyond the traditional classroom. The program offerings also serve as valuable expressions of the University's mission, vision and values. Convocation events are enjoyed by the L-R family and its friends.

Ruettgers accepted to Western Carolina University

Please congratulate Taylor Ruettgers on her recent acceptance to Western Carolina University.  Way to go Taylor!

Heritage & History

WCU was founded in August 1889 as a semi-public secondary school and chartered as Cullowhee High School in 1891. The founder, Professor Robert Lee Madison, wanted to provide an education for the young people in the region and train teachers to spread education throughout the western part of the state. In 1893 the Legislature designated the school as the first publicly funded normal school. 
Over the next 40 years, the school expanded its curriculum and evolved into a junior college, and in 1929 it was chartered by the legislature as a four-year institution under the name Western Carolina Teachers College. Often called “the Cullowhee experiment,” Madison’s idea became the model for the other regional colleges in the state.
The demand for the liberal arts and programs in other areas of learning led to an expansion of the school's offerings. Postgraduate studies and the Master of Arts in Education degree were added to the curriculum in 1951 after several decades of rapid growth and sweeping changes. In 1953, the name Western Carolina College was adopted.
In 1967 the institution was designated a regional university by the North Carolina General Assembly and Western Carolina University was given its current title. And, on July 1, 1972, WCU became a member of the University of North Carolina system.
Adjacent to the Great Smoky mountains, WCU has a commitment to the rich traditions of the Appalachian and Cherokee cultures. Its Mountain Heritage Center, Cherokee Center, and Craft Revival Project reflect this influence—at the same time providing irreplaceable educational resources for the region.
The Millennial Initiative will be a knowledge enterprise zone where university faculty and students, private industry, and government partners conduct research and development into scientific and technological innovations that have commercial applications. WCU continues its promise to the region by giving students intensive, hands-on educational opportunities while simultaneously promoting economic development.

Carlson accepted to Queens University of Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Please congratulate Lauren Carlson on her acceptances to Queens University of Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Way to go Lauren!

Our Mission
Queens University of Charlotte provides educational experiences that transform students' lives and foster personal and professional success.
Our Vision

Queens University of Charlotte will be recognized as a leading comprehensive university in the Southeast, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community.

University History

UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology.

Wood accepted to Wingate University

Please congratulate Elizabeth Wood on her recent acceptance to Wingate University.  Way to go Elizabeth!

Quick Facts

•  Total of 2,529 students
• 4-year residency required (1 of only 3 residential colleges/universities in N.C.)
• Comprehensive, co-educational
• Bachelor’s degrees – Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies
• 34 undergraduate majors. Most popular: pre-pharmacy, business management, communication studies, elementary education, sport management, athletic training
• 37 minors & 6 pre-professional programs
• Master’s degrees - Business, Education, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Physician Assistant Studies, Accounting
• Doctorate degrees -  Pharmacy, Education
• Average weighted high school GPA: 3.78
• Average range for SAT scores (on 2400 scale): 1370-1660
• 46% of Wingate freshmen are in the top quarter of their high school class
• 65% of Wingate students travel internationally with costs offset by the university
• Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
  

Staton accepted to Gardner-Webb University

Please congratulate Federica Staton on her recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University.  Way to go Federica!

Statement of Values

Christian Heritage
Acknowledging One God - Creator and Sustainer of life, and Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; committing to self-giving service displayed in Christ-like moral action that respects the dignity and value of every person.
Baptist Heritage
Affirming historic Baptist values such as the freedom of individual conscience and the right of people to worship God as they choose, the authority of Scripture in matters of faith and practice, the priesthood of every believer, the autonomy of the local church, and the separation of church and state.
Academic Excellence
Encouraging visible enthusiasm for knowledge, intellectual challenge, continuous learning, and scholarly endeavors; inviting pursuit of educational opportunities within and beyond the classroom for the joy of discovery; and inspiring accomplishment within one's field of study.

Hellman accepted to UNC Charlotte

Please congratulate Matthew Hellman on his recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Way to go Matthew!

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte stakes its claim as the state’s urban research university.  As the region’s only public doctoral-granting institution, UNC Charlotte is a driving force of growth, discovery and innovation for the greater Mecklenburg Country metropolitan statistical area.
With more than 25,000 enrolled students, including roughly 5,000 master’s and doctoral candidates, UNC Charlotte is the third-largest institution in the UNC system. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.

Wood accepted to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Please congratulate Elizabeth Wood on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.  Way to go Elizabeth!  Go Seahawks!

Our Mission

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in our doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, affordable access, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts. 

McGoldrick accepted to Belmont Abbey College

Please congratulate David McGoldrick on his recent acceptance to Belmont Abbey College.  Way to go David!

Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Exemplifying Benedictine hospitality, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others.

Kierstead accepted to Western Carolina University and UNC-Charlotte

Please congratulate Zachary Kierstead on his recent acceptances to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC and to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Way to go Zachary!

WCU was founded in August 1889 as a semi-public secondary school and chartered as Cullowhee High School in 1891. The founder, Professor Robert Lee Madison, wanted to provide an education for the young people in the region and train teachers to spread education throughout the western part of the state. In 1893 the Legislature designated the school as the first publicly funded normal school. 
Over the next 40 years, the school expanded its curriculum and evolved into a junior college, and in 1929 it was chartered by the legislature as a four-year institution under the name Western Carolina Teachers College. Often called “the Cullowhee experiment,” Madison’s idea became the model for the other regional colleges in the state.
The demand for the liberal arts and programs in other areas of learning led to an expansion of the school's offerings. Postgraduate studies and the Master of Arts in Education degree were added to the curriculum in 1951 after several decades of rapid growth and sweeping changes. In 1953, the name Western Carolina College was adopted.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte stakes its claim as the state’s urban research university.  As the region’s only public doctoral-granting institution, UNC Charlotte is a driving force of growth, discovery and innovation for the greater Mecklenburg Country metropolitan statistical area.
With more than 25,000 enrolled students, including roughly 5,000 master’s and doctoral candidates, UNC Charlotte is the third-largest institution in the UNC system. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.

Lewis accepted to East Carolina University

Please congratulate Gabrielle Lewis on her recent acceptance to East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.  Way to go Gabrielle!

To serve as a national model for public service and regional transformation by:

• Preparing our students to compete and succeed in the global economy and multicultural society,
  
  
• Distinguishing ourselves by the ability to train and prepare leaders,
  
  
• Creating a strong, sustainable future for eastern North Carolina through education, research, innovation, investment, and outreach,
  
  
• Saving lives, curing diseases, and positively transforming health and health care, and
  
  
• Providing cultural enrichment and powerful inspiration as we work to sustain and improve quality of life.
  

Persson accepted to UNC-Greensboro

Please congratulate Jessyka Persson on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina in Greensboro.  Way to go Jessyka!

UNCG is a …

• Learner-centered, accessible, and inclusive community fostering intellectual inquiry to prepare students for meaningful lives and engaged citizenship;
• Research university where collaborative scholarship and creative activity enhance quality of life across the lifespan;
• Source of innovation and leadership meeting social, economic, and environmental challenges in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, and beyond; and
• Global university integrating intercultural and international experiences and perspectives into learning, discovery, and service.

Enrollment

More than 17,500 on-campus students and over 950 others in distance-learning programs from 49 states and more than 70 countries. The fall 2009 freshman class is the largest ever at 2,510 and ethnic minority enrollment is about 33 percent.

Ponder accepted to Lee University and North Greenville University

Please congratulate Taylor Ponder on his recent acceptances to Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee and North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina.  Way to go Taylor!

Lee University is a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region and was ranked in 2010 in the “Top Tier” in the South by U.S. News & World Report (Comprehensive Medium- Size Universities). Lee is also ranked by Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” and is now one of the 141 colleges named Best in the Southeast. The university’s growing reputation as a quality institution can be seen in the high caliber of faculty, students, and friends who are drawn to the campus. This marks the 25th straight year of increased enrollment under the leadership of president, Dr. Paul Conn.

Affiliated with and committed to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, North Greenville University is a co-educational liberal arts institution that provides opportunities for higher education in a Christian atmosphere. The university strives to prepare students to become better, contributing members of society by educating the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students the best opportunities for spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service. Christ must be the center of the campus for the purpose of Christian education and Christian character-building. North Greenville University offers a quality education in a biblically sound, Christ-centered environment.

Johnson accepted to Methodist University

Please congratulate Matthew Johnson on his recent acceptance to Methodist University.  Way to go Matthew!

The Mission of Methodist University

Methodist University, historically supported by the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, owes its origin and values to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The university is committed to an ecumenical spirit, respects diversity, and recognizes the dignity and worth of all human beings. The university's programs are based on the conviction that a liberally educated person is sensitive to the needs and rights of others. Methodist University affirms the importance of intellectual values and ethical principles such as truth, virtue, justice, and love. The college community seeks to develop whole persons who will contribute substantially and creatively to the professions and to civic life. Therefore, Methodist University provides opportunities for spiritual, academic, and social growth, to the end that students may acquire enlightened minds and responsible spirits, as well as a continuing thirst for knowledge.
The purpose of Methodist University is to provide an undergraduate and graduate education firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition that nurtures moral values and ethical decision making; to provide distinctive professional and graduate programs that complement the undergraduate programs; to provide educational and cultural services and resources to the community; and to prepare students for a variety of careers and educational pursuits.

Presley accepted to Belmont-Abbey College and signs to play softball

Please congratulate Catelyn Presley on her recent acceptance to Belmont-Abbey College and her signing to play softball there.  Way to go Catelyn!

Welcome to Student Life at Belmont Abbey College! These are the programs and services beyond the classroom that help to enrich and complete your college experience. To learn more just click on your area of interest on the left.
The Student Life division is designed to support the College mission through programs, opportunities and services offered to students. We seek to provide an environment that is safe, healthy, challenging, and supportive for all students to realize their personal and professional potential.
It is the purpose of Student Life:

• to promote community within the Catholic and Benedictine tradition of the College
• to provide an environment that is safe and that is supportive of the academic purpose
• to provide opportunities and programs for students to learn and grow beyond the traditional classroom
• to provide services needed by students that will help them to be successful and that will enhance their total educational experience.

Pittman accepted to Campbell University

Please congratulate Cailey Pittman on her recent acceptance to Campbell University.  Way to go Cailey!

Campbell University was founded as Buies Creek Academy on January 5, 1887, by James Archibald Campbell, a North Carolina preacher who believed that no student should be denied admission because of lack of funds. In 1926, the school attained junior college status and changed its name from Buies Creek Academy to Campbell Junior College. In 1961, Campbell became a senior college. The name was changed to Campbell University on June 6, 1979.
Graduate Programs were begun in 1977, with the Master of Education degree. The Master of Science in Government was established in 1982.
The Campbell University School of Law was founded in 1976, and the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business was begun in 1983. The Schools of Pharmacy (now College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences) and Education were established in 1985. The Divinity School was established in 1996.  Campbell is currently making steps towards the establishment of a School of Osteopathic Medicine, with a proposed start date of 2013.
In addition to the main campus in Buies Creek, Campbell also has additional campuses in Raleigh, Research Triangle Park and Camp Lejeune, as well as degree program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Proud of its heritage, Campbell remains committed to its mission of providing students with a Christian worldview and a charge to be “the salt and light of the world.”

Carlson accepted to Wingate University

Please congratulate Lauren Carlson on her recent acceptance to Wingate University.  Way to go Lauren!

Quick Facts

•  Total of 2,529 students
• 4-year residency required (1 of only 3 residential colleges/universities in N.C.)
• Comprehensive, co-educational
• Bachelor’s degrees – Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies
• 34 undergraduate majors. Most popular: pre-pharmacy, business management, communication studies, elementary education, sport management, athletic training
• 37 minors & 6 pre-professional programs
• Master’s degrees - Business, Education, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Physician Assistant Studies, Accounting
• Doctorate degrees -  Pharmacy, Education
• Average weighted high school GPA: 3.78
• Average range for SAT scores (on 2400 scale): 1370-1660
• 46% of Wingate freshmen are in the top quarter of their high school class
• 65% of Wingate students travel internationally with costs offset by the university
• Student to faculty ratio: 14:1
  

Staton accepted to Averett University

Please congratulate Federica Staton on her recent acceptance to Averett University in Danville, VA.  Way to go Federica!

Founded in 1859, Averett has a long history preparing women and men to be leaders in their careers and in their communities.

Averett began as a school for young women at a time when educating women was not a popular idea. That spirit of innovation has continued as we were among the first in Virginia to create an accelerated program for working adults and are among the select few in the nation to offer bachelor's degrees in aeronautics and equestrian studies.

This history of Averett offers a glimpse of where we have been and perhaps a hint of where we are going.

We hope you enjoy your journey.

Musacchio accepted to UNC-Charlotte

Please congratulate Alexa Musacchio on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.  Way to go Alexa!

UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology. To serve returning veterans, North Carolina opened 14 evening college centers in communities across the state. The Charlotte Center opened Sept. 23, 1946, offering evening classes to 278 freshmen and sophomore students in the facilities of Charlotte’s Central High School. After three years, the state closed the centers, declaring that on-campus facilities were sufficient to meet the needs of returning veterans and recent high school graduates.

Musacchio accepted to North Greenville University

Please congratulate Alexa Musacchio on her recent acceptance to North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC.  Way to go Alexa!

As a Christian school, North Greenville University must keep the emphasis upon the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, true God and true man who died as the substitutionary atonement for the forgiveness of sin, was resurrected from the dead, and now reigns as the living Lord. The University is Christian when this Christ is the head and center of all its thinking and conduct.

An education at North Greenville University is regarded as preparation for effective Christian service and witness. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, is the solid foundation of the curriculum and the basis of the philosophy of education and of life.

We care about the spiritual well-being of our students as well as their academic achievements.
Attendance at North Greenville University is a privilege, and not a right, which may be forfeited by any student who does not conform to the standards and regulations of the institution. The University may request the withdrawal at any time of any student, who, in the opinion of the university, does not fit into the spirit of the institution, regardless of whether that student conforms to its specific rules and regulations.

Booksh accepted to Lenoir-Rhyne University

Please congratulate Steven Booksh on his recent acceptance to Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.  Way to go Steven!

The dream of Lenoir-Rhyne began in 1891 when four Lutheran pastors created a school where young people could receive a sound education based on religious principles and Christian values. The doors to the one-room school, then called Highland Academy, opened with 12 students.In 1895, the college assumed its first official synodical sponsorship which continues today with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Harrington accepted to Houghton College

Please congratulate Hayley Harrington on her recent acceptance to Houghton College in Houghton, NY.  Way to go Hayley!

Spiritual Life Statement

Houghton College endeavors to foster a vital Christian spiritual life through a worshiping community, intellectual pursuit, and ministry opportunities. We challenge students to live out their commitment to God through service and fellowship and to deepen their faith through exploration of the Word, participation in small groups, mentoring, and involvement in area churches. Recognizing the diversity of the body of Christ, we seek to live out Charles Wesley’s challenge, “…to unite the two so long disjoined: knowledge and vital piety.” (Charles Wesley)

College Planning Relief workshop

Johnson accepted to Campbell University

Please congratulate Matthew Johnson on his recent acceptance to Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC.  Way to go Matthew!

Campbell University was founded as Buies Creek Academy on January 5, 1887, by James Archibald Campbell, a North Carolina preacher who believed that no student should be denied admission because of lack of funds. In 1926, the school attained junior college status and changed its name from Buies Creek Academy to Campbell Junior College. In 1961, Campbell became a senior college. The name was changed to Campbell University on June 6, 1979.

Staton accepted to Lenoir-Rhyne University and Barton College

Please congratulate Federica Staton on her recent acceptances to Lenoir-Rhyne University and Barton College.  Way to go Federica!

 Lenoir-Rhyne University Vision Statement

Our goal is to be a nationally recognized liberal arts university of choice – known for our excellence in building leaders for tomorrow, developing patterns of lifelong learning, positioning our graduates for success in their professional, personal and spiritual lives and providing an unparalleled quality of caring within our university community.

Barton College

Located in Wilson, North Carolina, Barton College is an academic community of approximately 1,130 students and 200 faculty and staff. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship athletics teams, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere and emphasizes individual attention and engaged learning.

Harrington accepted to Gardner-Webb University

Please congratulate Hayley Harrington on her recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC.  Way to go Hayley!

Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts while offering opportunities to prepare for various professions.

Tucker accepted to Liberty University

Please congratulate Meghan Tucker on her recent acceptance to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.  Way to go Meghan!

Liberty University is the largest private non-profit university in the nation, the largest university in Virginia, and the largest Christian university in the world.

College Fair Night at Queen's Grant High School

Queen's Grant High School will hold its first ever College Fair Night.  The fair will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  You may come anytime during that time.  It is a drop-in, booth style college fair.  At your arrival, you will receive a map of which classroom each representative will be in so that you may plan out your visits.

Also, please dress appropriately because these are the college/university representatives that may very well be reading your admissions application.  Be polite, introduce yourself, shake their hand and have eye contact with them.  To speed along your visits with the individual representatives, you may want to type up and print out adhesive labels with your information on them to stick on the information cards that they will ask you to fill out.

Things to include on your adhesive labels could include:
1. Full name
2. Home address
3. Phone number
4. Appropriate email address
5. Graduation date
6. Potential major
7. If you want to play a college sport
8. Your weighted and unweighted GPAs
9. SAT and/or ACT score(s) or when you plan to take them next

You will probably need to type in a fairly small font size.  Make sure that your home printer will print on the type of labels you buy.  Label sheets usually come with about 20 to 30 labels per sheet.

These are the scheduled participants for the fair:
1. U. S. Coast Guard
2. Carolinas College of Health Science
3. Synergy Alliance of Financial Education
4. Lenoir-Rhyne University
5. Wingate University
6. Universal Technical Institute
7. Johnson & Wales University
8. UNC-Pembroke
9. Gardner-Webb University
10. ECPI
11. Queens University of Charlotte
12. UNC-Charlotte
13. Catawba College
14. Central Piedmont Community College
15. East Carolina University
16. Civil Air Patrol
17. Johnson C. Smith University
18. Fort Hays State University
19. U.S. Army

Thank you to all of these participants for taking their time to be present for the QGHS College Fair Night!

Harrington accepted to Wingate University & Pfeiffer University

Please join Queen's Grant High School in congratulating Hayley Harrington on her recent acceptances to Wingate University and Pfeiffer University.  Way to go Hayley!

Wingate University is committed to integrating Christian thought with dynamic Christian living. Its religious heritage ensures that freedom of conscience is respected and religious conformity is never demanded. At Wingate University, Christian truth is not only present in the classroom, but also evident in the lives of faculty and students who represent the full spectrum of beliefs. Wingate seeks to be the place where students discover and grow into their own beliefs. Student Ministries at Wingate seeks to lead students “to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength and love their neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12). Student Ministries also seeks to guide students toward a faith and faith living that will last a lifetime. Our office is located in the DPC—come in and sit in the most comfortable couch on campus.

Pfeiffer University first opened its doors in 1885 as a mission school founded to provide an education to students who had few opportunities for formal learning. Much has changed over the years, but Pfeiffer continues to emphasize the “service before self” principles on which we were built.

Noble receives the NC National Guard Association Educational Foundation Scholarship

Please congratulate Ms. Bethany Noble on receiving the NC National Guard Association Educational Foundation Scholarship.  Bethany will be attending King's College in Charlotte this fall.  Way to go Bethany!

Pictured from left to right:   Chief Honeycutt of the NC National Guard, Bethany Nobel, Mr. Cuthbertson (College Counselor), Mr. Andreotti (Principal) and Ms. Fay (English Teacher)

Witherspoon accepted to North Carolina A & T State University

Please congratulate Johnny Witherspoon on his recent acceptance to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, NC.  Way to go Johnny!

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is a public, comprehensive, land-grant and "high research activity" university committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Since its inception as a land-grant university in 1891, North Carolina A&T has had a rich tradition of leadership and achievement. Those qualities are still evident today.

Little-Easter accepted to Queens University of Charlotte

Please congratulate Ariel Little-Easter on her recent acceptance to Queens University of Charlotte.  Way to go Ariel!

Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-ed, masters level university with a commitment to liberal arts and professional studies. Located in the heart of historic Charlotte, Queens serves approximately 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students through its College of Arts and Sciences, McColl School of Business, Blair College of Health (home to The Presbyterian School of Nursing), Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education, James L. Knight School of Communication and Hayworth College for Adult Studies. It was founded in 1857 as a liberal arts college for women by the Presbyterian Church, USA, a connection that continues to enliven our common life together.

Evangelisto awarded Wells Fargo scholarship

Congratulations Matthew!  I am pleased to announce that Matthew has been selected to receive a $1,500 Wells Fargo Team Members' Dependent Children scholarship.  Matthew will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall.  Way to go Matt!

Sawyer accepted to Wingate University

Please congratulate Anna Sawyer on her recent acceptance to Wingate University.  Way to go Anna!

The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical, and productive citizens at home and abroad. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the University seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Knowledge, Faith, and Service.

To promote knowledge, the University seeks to:

• Provide programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study
• Provide a faculty committed to teaching and learning
• Require a core curriculum designed to develop:
  • aesthetic, cultural, and literary appreciation
  • analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • critical thinking
  • effective communication
  • integrated perspectives on civilization, the individual, and the social group
  • physical wellness
• Offer majors appropriate to the University’s student population and resources that further develop students’ knowledge and skills in focused areas
• Create opportunities for international study and travel
• Provide opportunities to explore and develop academic, career, and personal goals
• Encourage participation in co-curricular an extra-curricular educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities

To nurture faith, the University seeks to:

• Sustain a community where the bases of faith are explored and where there is a search for truth and meaning
• Articulate the ideal of integrity in all relationships
• Encourage ethical application of knowledge informed by Judeo-Christian principles
• Create and support opportunities for worship and faith development
• Attract scholars for whom Judeo-Christian values and practice are important aspects of living

To encourage service, the University seeks to:

• Emphasize the importance of service to God and humanity
• Facilitate opportunities to volunteer time, knowledge, and labor beyond the campus community
• Sponsor organizations that coordinate service opportunities and foster leadership and teamwork

Sawyer accepted to Gardner-Webb University

Please congratulate Anna Sawyer on her recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University.  Way to go Anna!

Mission Statement

Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts while offering opportunities to prepare for various professions. Fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis, and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to higher education that integrates scholarship with Christian life. By embracing faith and intellectual freedom, balancing conviction with compassion, and inspiring a love of learning, service, and leadership, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community.

Davis accepted to Coastal Carolina University

Please congratulate Winter Davis on her recent acceptance to Coastal Carolina University.  Way to go Winter!

About Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 53 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree and seven master's degree programs in education, writing, coastal marine and wetland studies, and the MBA. Ten new undergraduate degree programs were recently added, including biochemistry, economics, graphic design, information systems, musical theatre, theatre arts, as well as criminology, health and aging, and social justice tracks in sociology. More than 8,700 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 120 student clubs and organizations. The University comprises 69 main buildings on 631 acres including the Coastal Science Center and the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies, located on the East Campus in the Atlantic Center on U.S. 501, and Quail Creek Golf Club at Coastal Carolina University, a public 18-hole golf facility located adjacent to the campus. The University also offers courses at the Waccamaw Center for Higher Education in Litchfield and the Myrtle Beach Education Center. Waties Island, 1,105 acres of pristine barrier island on the Atlantic coast, provides a natural laboratory for extensive study in marine science and wetlands biology. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent university in 1993. Coastal Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate degree and master's degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              404-679-4500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for questions about the accreditation of Coastal Carolina University. All other inquiries about the University should be directed to Coastal Carolina University, PO Box 261954, Conway, South Carolina, 29528-6054, or, 843-347-3161 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              843-347-3161      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, not the Commission.

Blake accepted to North Carolina State University

Please congratulate Daniel Black on his recent acceptance to North Carolina State University.  Way to go Daniel!

Discovery begins at NC State

With more than 34,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina State University is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics leadership.
NC State students, faculty and staff are focused. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation, NC State is committed to playing an active and vital role in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the nation and the world.
How? Researchers across the university and Centennial Campus are deeply engaged in making new, application-driven discoveries. As a major research university, NC State has the people —from undergraduate and graduate students to faculty — and the responsibility to advance knowledge, transfer technology, and discover and develop innovations that solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.
And we are. NC State’s research expenditures are approaching more than $325 million annually, with almost 70 percent of faculty engaged in sponsored research and 2,500 graduate students supported by research grants. NC State is ranked third among all public universities (without medical schools) in industry-sponsored research expenditures.
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, a joint effort with NC A&T State University, puts knowledge to work, providing unbiased, research-based information to more than 2.2 million citizens throughout the state each year. And when the Industrial Extension Service knocks on the door of a business, they are warmly greeted. Over the past five years, the group has returned nearly $540 million in direct annual gain to the state by helping businesses increase efficiency, productivity and quality through the use of the latest technologies and best practices in engineering and business management.
NC State’s Centennial Campus is a unique community of collaboration. Industry and government partners work alongside faculty, staff, post-docs and students conducting cutting-edge research in state-of-the art facilities. Home to more than 130 corporate and government research partners, as well as incubator companies, and NC State University research units, Centennial Campus is the premier university research campus in the country.

Day accepted to Tuskegee University

Please congratulate Kendra Day on her recent acceptance to Tuskegee University.  Way to go Kendra!

University Mission

Tuskegee University is a national, independent, and state-related institution of higher learning that is located in the State of Alabama.  The University has distinctive strengths in the sciences, architecture, business, engineering, health, and other professions, all structured on solid foundations in the liberal arts.  In addition, the University's programs focus on nurturing the development of high-order intellectual and moral qualities among students and stress the connection between education and the highly trained leadership Americans need in general, especially for the work force of the 21st Century and beyond.  The results we seek are students whose technical, scientific, and professional prowess has been not only rigorously honed, but also sensitively oriented in ways that produce public-spirited graduates who are both competent and morally committed to public service with integrity and excellence.

Day is accepted to North Carolina A & T State University

Please congratulate Kendra Day on her recent acceptance to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  Way to go Kendra!

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, high research activity, 1890 land-grant university committed to exemplary teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. The University offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels and has a commitment to excellence in a comprehensive range of academic disciplines. Our unique legacy and educational philosophy provide students with a broad range of experiences that foster transformation and leadership for a dynamic and global society.

Helderman accepted to Lenoir-Rhyne University

Please congratulate Hunter Helderman on his recent acceptance to Lenoir-Rhyne University.  Way to go Hunter!

Welcome to Lenoir-Rhyne University!

L-R's lush 100-acre campus is located in Hickory, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We're an hour from the mountains and about four hours from the beach.
Lenoir-Rhyne is a private, coeducational university affiliated with the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and open to students from all religious backgrounds. We enroll about 1650 students in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional programs. Our sports teams compete in Division II of the NCAA and in the South Atlantic  Conference (SAC).

Martin accepted to Appalachian State University

Please congratulate Ember Martin on her recent acceptance to Appalachian State University.  Way to go Ember!

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. Known for its value and affordability, Appalachian enrolls about 17,000 students and offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark. Appalachian, located in Boone, N.C., is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.

McCleave accepted to Belmont Abbey College

Please congratulate Damontra McCleave on his recent acceptance to Belmont Abbey College.  Way to go Damontra!

Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Exemplifying Benedictine hospitality, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others.

Lubitz accepted to the University of South Carolina

Please congratulate Carly Lubitz on her recent acceptance to the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.  Way to go Carly!

The University of South Carolina is home to more than 200 years of history and tradition, rising from a single building in 1805 on what would become the heart of the campus, the Horseshoe. The 11 buildings that now make up the Horseshoe frame a lush lawn that is an irresistible gathering place.
The University is expanding west toward the Congaree River in support of its research initiatives in nanotechnology, health sciences, Future Fuels™, the environment, and information technologies. This innovation district, Innovista, includes a master plan for policy, physical infrastructure and support elements for job creation and growth in the knowledge economy. Innovista promises to be an economic catalyst that will raise the state’s per-capita income and quality of life by attracting knowledge-based businesses and high-paying jobs to an urban research university campus within a community that has a high livability appeal.

Newton accepted to UNCW

Please congratulate Augusta Newton on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.  Way to go Augusta!

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in our doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, affordable access, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts. 

Davis accepted to BYU

Please congratulate Christiana on her recent acceptance to Brigham Young University.  Way to go Christiana!

The university traces its roots to Utah's rich pioneer heritage. The original school, Brigham Young Academy, was established Oct. 16, 1875, on a little over one acre of land in what is now downtown Provo. At that time, Brigham Young, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, charged that all secular learning at the institution should be fused with teachings from the scriptures. Speaking to Academy Principal Karl G. Maeser, President Young said: "Brother Maeser, I want you to remember that you ought not to teach even the alphabet or the multiplication tables without the Spirit of God." BYU has remained true to that original charge.
Despite steady growth during its early years, the Academy was threatened by a series of financial and physical setbacks. With the help and sacrifice of Abraham O. Smoot, the campus moved in 1891 to new facilities on University Avenue.
The Academy's curriculum strengthened and enrollment grew. In 1903, the name was officially changed to Brigham Young University. Work began in 1909 on the Maeser Memorial Building, the first of many structures on the university's present site.
Successive administrations oversaw the university's growth in the number of buildings and the size of the student body. The university's academic development was signified by the inauguration of the school's first doctoral program in 1957. With the help of its committed presidents, BYU has continued to grow, refine its mission and pursue excellence in all areas.
Today, under the leadership of President Cecil O. Samuelson, the university remains dedicated to the integration of academic excellence with faith in Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.