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Summerville native elected chair of Winthrop CSL

Sydney Evans, a freshman from Summerville, will succeed Tatiana Rosa as chair of the Council of Student Leaders (CSL) at Winthrop for 2009-10. As chair, Evans will serve as the student representative to Winthrop's Board of Trustees. Members of CSL, a ... full story

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Ladson native to take student trip to Australia
Layonee Phillips of Ladson, an ECPI College of Technology’s Phi Theta Kappa memb ... full story
CSU’s Management Arts program offers online classes for busy adults
More adults are returning to the classroom, and Charleston Southern University’s ... full story
CSU School of Nursing receives simulator
The Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing at Charleston Southern University no ... full story

Education Briefs

Harding UniversityHannah Buzhardt, of Summerville, was among nearly 600 graduates who received diplomas in commencement exercises at Harding University May 9. Buzhardt received the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.Annalise Lester, of Summerville ... full story

Summerville natives graduate, receive honors from Winthrop

Winthrop University spring 2009 graduates from Summerville are: Heather Lynn Blalock (M.B.A, Business Administration), Daniel Stephen Bourdeau (B.S., Business Administration, Cum Laude), Jillian Marie Brady (B.S., Early Childhood Education), Ashley N ... full story

Summerville natives graduate from The Citadel, receive academic recognition

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, honored its graduating cadets for completing undergraduate degrees during the 2008-2009 academic year.U.S. Congressman John M. Spratt Jr. delivered the commencement address to the South Carolina Co ... full story

Summerville native elected chair of Winthrop CSL

Summerville students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at Winthrop University

Two Summerville residents were inducted into the Winthrop University Chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society during a recent ceremony in Barnes Recital Hall.Juniors Maree Carway, an early childhood education major, and Kathleen Thompson, ... full story

Seven Summerville students awarded CSU scholarships

Stephen Wilson, Demian Stillings, Jeff Havens, Mike Havens, Allison Martin, Jordan Stauffer and Michelle Priester of Summerville attended Premiere Day at Charleston Southern University March 28. These prospective students have been awarded the Dr. Ja ... full story

Local students make Oregon State honor roll

The following local students were named to Oregon State University’s honor roll for the winter term. From Goose Creek: Erienne L. Kriesch, Senior, Nuclear Engineering (Straight-A Average), April J. Robertson, Senior, Nuclear Engineering (3.5 or bette ... full story

Ladson native to take student trip to Australia

Layonee Phillips of Ladson, an ECPI College of Technology’s Phi Theta Kappa member (a national honors organization), has been nominated to take part in a unique leadership development program across the globe. Phillips, an IT Network Security student ... full story

DD2 students awarded scholarships by Furman University

Blake Wood, a senior at Pinewood Preparatory School, and Mary “Rachel” Shelbourne, a senior at Summerville High School, have been named Hollingsworth Scholars at Furman University. Both students will join Furman’s freshman class this fall.The Holling ... full story

Dorchester natives recognized by Lander University

Lander University announces its president’s list, dean’s list and freshman honor roll for fall 2008. Undergraduates who earned a grade point average of 4.0 out of a possible 4.0 are on the president’s list and those who earned a 3.5 to 3.9 are on the ... full story

CSU’s Management Arts program offers online classes for busy adults

More adults are returning to the classroom, and Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Management Arts program is making it easier for working adults to earn a college degree quickly.Students with an associate’s degree can earn a business manag ... full story

Cadets, active duty students honored for academic achievement

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, recently honored the following cadets and active duty military students, from Summerville, for academic excellence during the fall semester of the 2008-2009 academic year.Dean’s List recognition is ... full story

Summerville native joins Army ROTC Program at Hampden-Sydney

Five freshmen at Hampden-Sydney College recently joined the Army ROTC Program and were awarded ROTC scholarships. This program is coordinated with the ROTC at the University of Richmond. It provides military training and offers leadership devel ... full story

CSU School of Nursing receives simulator

The Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing at Charleston Southern University now holds the prestigious distinction of having the world’s most advanced wireless human patient simulator. The school of nursing at Charleston Southern is the only school ... full story

CSU freshmen hit the dorms

In a time when most campuses are dominated by iPods, Bluetooths, cellular telephones—things that often make life less personal—the community’s involvement in Charleston Southern University’s (CSU) freshmen move-in day on Aug. 15 almost seemed old-fas ... full story

Trident Tech offer master’s programs

Charleston-area science and engineering professionals can take master’s courses at Trident Technical College in partnership with Lehigh University. Courses will be offered in biology, chemistry, engineering and other disciplines. A new degree, Master ... full story

CSU’s School of Nursing earns distinction

The School of Nursing at Charleston Southern University achieved a significant accomplishment with its recent graduating class – a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN exam. The one hundred percent pass rate marks the second year in a row that the g ... full story

Lewis receives scholarship

Trey Lewis, a recent graduate of Fort Dorchester High School, has been awarded a $6,000 scholarship through the Alcoa Foundation Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program. This scholarship is payable in four annual installments of $1,500 each.Lewis, who ... full story

Trident Tech honors outstanding students

Students were honored for their academic achievements and involvement in student organizations at Trident Technical College at the annual Awards Day ceremony held at the College’s Main Campus. Gilbert Cavazos and Nateshia Grimes received the highest ... full story

Students receive scholarships from Joye Law Firm

Joye Law Firm, a North Charleston-based law firm, recently awarded four graduating seniors from area high schools with $2,500 scholarships to assist them with college expenses. The professionals at Joye Law Firm wish to congratulate this year's ... full story

CSU Students Study in China

In June, eight Charleston Southern University students participated in a three-week study-abroad course, “Introduction to Chinese Culture,” held in the People’s Republic of China. The course, designed and directed by English Professor Dr. David E. Ph ... full story

Trident Tech offers free AutoCad demonstrations

Discover what is new and improved in AutoCAD 2009 design and drafting software with free demonstrations at Trident Technical College. Sessions are held at the Continuing Education Center (Bldg. 910) on TTC’s Main Campus, 2001 Mabeline Rd., North Char ... full story

GED prep available at Trident Literacy

Adults age 17 and up can get help preparing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED), at Trident Literacy Association’s two Summerville sites.Students under 21 years old must provide a high school transcript and arrange a testing ... full story

Roberts, of Summerville, graduates college in New Orleans

Christina Theresa Roberts, of Summerville, graduated cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana, in New Orleans, La. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree.The school’s 81st annual commencement ceremony was held Saturday, May 10, at the Kiefer La ... full story

College Notes

West Point graduate to receive commissionCadet Mallary Rae Chritton of Summerville graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 31, 2008. She will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Chritton is ... full story