Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Sumter High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Sumter High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Sumter High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Sumter High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
CCU's Public Health Honor Society host a health and hygiene drive for local homeless shelter
Twenty-eight students in the Delta Zeta Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma, the Public Health Honor Society at Coastal Carolina University, hosted a health and hygiene drive to collect items and raise awareness about the homeless population in Horry County.
Community Service -
2018 Dec 10
17 CCU students perform in the CCU Percussion Ensemble concert
The seventeen members of the CCU Percussion Ensemble performed a variety of music on Nov. 13, 2018, in Coastal Carolina University's Wheelwright Auditorium.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Nov 26
CalypSamba and the CCU Jazz Ensemble perform cross-cultural music
CalypSamba, the Coastal Carolina University World Percussion Ensemble, presented an evening of cross-cultural fusion music featuring percussionist Scott Kettner on Nov. 7 in CCU's Wheelwright Auditorium.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Nov 19
CCU Wind Ensemble performs classic river songs
Forty Coastal Carolina University students will perform in the Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Garrett Griffin, assistant professor and director of bands for the Department of Music. The performance is on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Wheelwright Auditorium. The concert includes six pieces, including traditional American river songs like "Shenandoah" and "Down the River."
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Nov 13
CCU students bring Pulitzer Prize-winning 'Our Town' to the stage
Twenty-two Coastal Carolina University students will bring to life Thornton Wilder's timeless, Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Our Town," on Wednesday, Nov. 7, through Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Edwards Theatre at CCU. The landmark American drama tells the story of a small community that represents every town the world over. Wilder delivers universal truths on what it means to be human.
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2018 Nov 12
Newly established Honors College at CCU has more than 700 students
The HTC Honors College and Center for Interdisciplinary Studies was established at Coastal Carolina University on Oct. 12, and the 700 students who had been accepted into the University's honors program are now the first students housed in the new college. The HTC Honors College and Center for Interdisciplinary Studies will feature many new initiatives and a revised curriculum. It will support students who have ties to majors and departments across campus: from honors students to interdisciplinary studies students, who build their own, innovative academic majors. In addition, the college will continue to support and advise undeclared first-year students as they select and transition into their major.
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2018 Oct 15
Vol State Student Fall of 2018
Vol State uses Merit Pages to publicize our student accomplishments.
Enrollment -
2018 Oct 3
Local students enroll at Clemson University
Local students enrolled at Clemson University for the fall 2018 semester.
Enrollment -
2018 Sep 17
The Citadel welcomes the Class of 2022
The Citadel officially welcomes the Class of 2022. Of the incoming class of 837 new cadet recruits and students, 80 are Hispanic and 87 are women.
Enrollment -
2018 Sep 27
Cadets and students named to The Citadel's spring 2018 dean's list
The dean's list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.
Academic Award -
2018 Aug 31
Northampton Community College Announces Enrolled Students
Northampton Community College is excited to welcome new and returning students to campus for the Fall 2018 semester.
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2018 Aug 20
Coastal Carolina University welcomes new and transfer students for the Fall 2018 semester
Coastal Carolina University welcomes more than 3,000 new and transfer students for the Fall 2018 semester.
Enrollment -
2018 Aug 13
Coastal Carolina University welcomes new and transfer students for the Fall 2018 semester
Coastal Carolina University welcomes more than 3,000 new and transfer students to campus for the Fall 2018 semester.
Enrollment -
2018 Aug 13
Troy University announces Summer/Term 5 graduates
Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Summer Semester and Term 5 of the 2017/2018 academic year. The Summer Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 5 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.
Graduation -
2018 Aug 9
More than 380 graduate from CCU during summer commencement
More than 380 students were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at Coastal Carolina University on Aug. 3, 2018. English professor Jen E. Boyle, Ph.D., was the commencement speaker.
Graduation -
2018 Aug 7
Phi Sigma Pi at CCU recognized at the Fraternity's 2018 National Convention
The Zeta Xi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity at Coastal Carolina University was recognized at the Fraternity's 2018 National Convention on July 28, 2018.
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2018 Aug 6
USC Aiken Spring Graduates Announced
The University of South Carolina Aiken releases the list of graduates for Spring 2018.
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2018 Aug 2
UA Announces Graduation List for Spring 2018
The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. he campus gives students the opportunity to interact with nationally renowned faculty performing cutting-edge research.
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2018 Jul 17
Peach Belt Honor Roll
The University of South Carolina Aiken was well represented on the 2017-18 PBC Presidential Honor Roll, which was released late June.
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2018 Jul 2
USC Aiken Announces Students Named to Spring 2018 Dean's List
The University of South Carolina Aiken congratulates those students who made the Dean's List for Spring 2018. To earn this distinction, students must be enrolled full-time and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
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2018 Jun 22
Graduation with Leadership Distinction
Advancing leadership is an important component of USC's role as the flagship university of South Carolina and its dedication to educating the future leaders of SC, the nation, and the world. USC Sumter had the most Graduation with Leadership Distinction (GLD) students of all the Palmetto College campuses. Students who earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction demonstrate extensive, purposeful engagement beyond the classroom; understanding of course concepts in "real world" settings; and application of learning to make decisions and solve problems.
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2018 Jun 21
Silver Medallion Scholars
Congratulations Silver Medallion Scholars! To qualify for inclusion, the student must have completed at least 30 hours at a University of South Carolina Campus with a cumulative GPA average of at least 3.0, as well as have achieved a 3.5-3.94 GPA for each of the Fall and Spring semesters in the current academic year while being registered each semester for 12 or more hours on the Sumter campus, of which at least six hours must be USC Sumter courses.
Academic Award -
2018 Jun 18
Gold Medallion Scholars
Congratulations USC Sumter Gold Medallion Scholars! To qualify for inclusion, the student must have completed at least 30 hours at a University of South Carolina Campus with a cumulative GPA average of at least 3.0, as well as have achieved a 3.95 or higher GPA for each of the Fall and Spring semesters in the current academic year while being registered each semester for 12 or more hours on the Sumter campus, of which at least six hours must be USC Sumter courses.
Academic Award -
2018 Jun 18
USC Sumter Recognizes 2018 Graduates
Congratulations to our recent graduates! More than 100 students participated in Commencement this year with degrees ranging from Associate in Arts and Science to Bachelor's Degrees. We are proud of each and everyone of you and all that you have accomplished!
Graduation -
2018 Jun 18
More than 2,000 students named to Dean's List at CCU for the Spring 2018 semester
More than 2,000 Coastal Carolina University students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher during the semester. CCU has a student population of 10,600.
Honors List -
2018 Jun 5
Spring 2018 SUNY Canton President's List
Students are recognized for making the President's List during the Spring 2018 Semester at SUNY Canton.
President's List -
2018 Jun 11
Dean's List-Spring 2018
To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
Dean's List -
2018 Jun 6
Troy University announces Chancellor's List for Spring Semester/Term 4
Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2017/2018 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0 qualify for the Chancellor's List. The spring semester includes students at the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 4 includes students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with locations outside of Alabama and online.
Honors List -
2018 Jun 4
Columbia State Announces Spring 2018 Graduates
Columbia State Community College congratulates more than 430 graduates who earned their degree or certificate in May 2018, with 343 degree and certificate candidates recognized at the spring commencement ceremonies.
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2018 May 24
Awards convocation honors outstanding cadets and active duty students
Commencement season at The Citadel is a time to celebrate student achievements in academics, leadership and service. At the South Carolina Corps of Cadets Awards Convocation Thursday, May 3, 50 awards were presented to cadets and active duty students in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.
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2018 May 7