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Finger accepted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2012-03-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Paul Finger on his recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Way to go Paul!

About UNC

Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university. Situated in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, N.C., UNC has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. Carolina prides itself on a strong, diverse student body, academic opportunities not found anywhere else, and a value unmatched by any public university in the nation.

Brummitt accepted to Virginia Tech

2012-03-27T09:17:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Logan Brummitt on his recent acceptance to Virginia Tech. Way to go Logan!

A Look at Virginia Tech Traditions

Here is the answer to that oft-posed question, "What's a Hokie?" and an explanation of other Tech traditions.
What is a Hokie? The origin of the word "Hokie" has nothing to do with a turkey. It was coined by O. M. Stull (class of 1896), who used it in a spirit yell he wrote for a competition.
Here's how that competition came to be held. Virginia Tech was founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution and was named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1896, the Virginia General Assembly officially changed the college's name to Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, a name so long that citizens shortened it in popular usage to VPI. The original college cheer, which made reference to the original name of the institution, was no longer suitable. Thus, a contest was held to select a new spirit yell, and Stull won the $5 top prize for his cheer, now known as Old Hokie:
Hoki, Hoki, Hoki, Hy.
Techs, Techs, V.P.I.
Sola-Rex, Sola-Rah.
Polytechs - Vir-gin-ia.
Rae, Ri, V.P.I.
Later, the phrase "Team! Team! Team!" was added at the end, and an "e" was added to "Hoki."

Wilson accepted to The University of West Florida

2012-03-27T09:15:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Kassi Wilson on her recent acceptance to The University of West Florida. Way to go Kassi!

In 1955, the Florida Legislature authorized the State Board of Education to locate a state university in Escambia County. Following a feasibility study which demonstrated the need for an institution of higher education in Northwest Florida, funds were allocated for the development of the University of West Florida. UWF became the sixth state university of the State University System of Florida, which today consists of eleven institutions of higher learning.

Farmer accepted to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2012-03-27T09:11:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Tailor Farmer on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Way to go Tailor!

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro was established by legislative enactment on February 18, 1891. The City of Greensboro, situated near the geographical center of the state, was selected for the location of the new institution after its citizens approved $30,000 in bonds for its first buildings. R.S. Pullen and R.T. Gray gave the original 10-acre site. The institution opened on October 5, 1892 with a student body of 198 and a faculty of 15 — and the final enrollment reached 223 at the end of the first year. Classes were organized in three departments: commercial, domestic science and pedagogy.

Haney accepted to Universal Technical Institute

2012-03-19T07:40:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Tyler Haney on his recent acceptance to Universal Technical Institute. Way to go Tyler!

Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.

Through our nationwide campus-based school system, UTI offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).

We’re the industry’s choice for training because we set the standard for technical education, lifelong learning and employment services.

Our Purpose
We change the world one life at a time by helping people achieve their dreams—it’s the underlying inspirational reason for our existence and the reason we come to work everyday. And, we realize that people learn in different ways and at different speeds; our staff is employed to help each student learn what’s needed to start a career.

Palmer accepted to Queens University of Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

2012-03-14T06:24:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Nicholos Palmer on his recent acceptance to Queens University of Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Way to go Nicholos!

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.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a master's level degree-granting university and one of 17 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system. With a total enrollment of 6,251, the university offers 41 bachelor's and 17 master's
degrees.

With student-faculty ratio of 15:1 and the average class size hovering at 21 students, Pembroke occupies the enviable position of being able to treat each student as an individual. Because of the rigors of the curriculum and the personal attention students receive, graduates go on to create vibrant, interesting lives for themselves.

Located in a small community, Pembroke is one of the safest campuses among UNC schools, and, according to U.S. News and World Report, it is among the nation's most diverse.

Wilson accepted to the College of Charleston and to UNC-Wilmington

2012-03-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

Please congratulate Kassi Wilson on her recent acceptances to the College of Charleston and to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Way to go Kassi!

A superior public university with personality to spare.

The College of Charleston is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and affordability. The College offers a distinctive combination of a beautiful and historic campus, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs.

Students from all 50 states and some 71 countries choose the College of Charleston for its small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of an urban, mid-sized university. The College provides a creative and intellectually stimulating environment where students are challenged by a committed and caring faculty of 500 distinguished teacher-scholars, all in an incomparable setting.

Immerse Yourself in the UNCW Experience

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, passionate and engaged teaching, learning and research matter. UNCW is unique in its dedication to combining a small-college commitment to excellence in teaching with a research university's opportunities for student involvement in significant faculty scholarship.

The university maintains an intimate learning environment for undergraduates, integrating teaching and mentoring with research and service. It promotes and engages in high-quality scholarship, master’s-focused graduate education and selected doctoral programs. Our attractive and secure campus encourages intellectual and cultural diversity, fosters regional engagement and values individual growth and development.

UNCW began as Wilmington College in 1947 with 238 students, many of whom were veterans returning from military service following World War II. Today, approximately 13,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students experience the university’s unique blend of teaching, research and service learning opportunities, a mix of classical and innovative approaches that creates powerful learning experiences which give our graduates a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace.

Garibaldo-Valdez accepted to Appalachian State University and Johnson C. Smith University

2012-03-12T06:00:00.002-07:00

Please congratulate Ramon Garibaldo-Valdez on his recent acceptances to Appalachian State University and Johnson C. Smith University. Way to go Ramon!

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.

Our Vision

Since arriving at JCSU, Dr. Carter has put JCSU on an aggressive path to transform the university and the surrounding community.
He has outlined six strategic priorities for the university to meet this monumental goal:

Academic Excellence

In the fall of 2010, JCSU admitted its strongest freshman class ever, in terms of academics.
We are continuing to raise our academic standards each year to attract highly motivated students with great potential.

Turk accepted to the University of North Carolina at Asheville

2012-03-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Emily Turk on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Way to go Emily!

As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime. Small class size, award-winning faculty and a nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program foster innovation as well as recognition.

The cornerstone of a liberal arts education is the ability to explore the connections between many different subjects as well the options available. So learning here expands well beyond the classroom walls. Focusing on undergraduate studies, we help students dig into learning, whether they participate in faculty-mentored research projects, undertake career-related internships, study abroad, or join service projects aimed at improving the quality of life at home and around the world. We encourage every one to seek challenges, seize opportunities and become a doer as well as a thinker.
At UNC Asheville, we’ve created an environment for exploring the world as well as 30 different majors. About 3,700 undergraduate students and about 330 full- and part-time faculty bring the campus alive with a genuine hunger to understand and contribute to the human experience. Amid the culturally rich setting of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s all designed to spark a lifelong quest to know more — a fire that will grow brighter in the future.

Clewell accepted to Central Piedmont Community College

2012-03-02T05:19:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Brianna Clewell on her recent acceptance to Central Piedmont Community College. Way to go Brianna!

Vision Statement
In 2002, the CPCC Board of Trustees reaffirmed the following vision statement: Central Piedmont Community College intends to become the national leader in workforce development.

Mission Statement
Central Piedmont Community College is an innovative and comprehensive college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community.
The College accomplishes this purpose by providing high-quality, flexible pre-baccalaureate and career-focused educational programs and services which are academically, geographically, and financially accessible. This purpose requires a fundamental commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence within a supportive environment.

Bohan accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-02-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

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

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 fourth-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.

Brummitt accepted to Baylor University

2012-02-29T10:59:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Logan Brummitt on his recent acceptance to Baylor University. Way to go Logan!

2011 Enrollment

Freshmen: 3,576
74 percent of entering freshmen were in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class
Minority enrollment among freshman rose from 35 percent in fall 2009 to 36 percent for fall 2011
90 percent of Baylor students receive some form of financial assistance
15,029 total enrollment (12,575 undergraduate and 2,454 graduate/professional students) from 48 states and 86 foreign countries

Pittman accepted to West Virginia University

2012-02-29T10:55:00.000-08:00

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

At WVU, our students, faculty, and staff are gathered from 49 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories, and 109 countries across the world. Our institution values the unique perspectives and experiences that each new Mountaineer brings to our campus.

Boyarskiy accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-02-26T16:25:00.000-08:00

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

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research institution. Our campus is located in the piedmont of
North Carolina, just two hours from the mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean. A large public university with a small college feel, more than 25,000 students consider UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus their home away from home.

Finger accepted to the College of William & Mary

2012-02-26T16:18:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Paul Finger on his recent acceptance to the College of William & Mary. Way to go Paul!

We're different, and we like it that way.

William & Mary is unlike any other university in America.
We’re the second oldest college in the nation, but also a cutting-edge research university. We’re highly selective, but also public, offering a world-class education without the sticker shock.
Our students are not only some of the smartest in the world, but passionate about serving others and serious about having fun. Our professors are teachers, scholars and research mentors, the cornerstone of a thriving intellectual community that produces experienced, engaged, successful graduates.
We’re a “Public Ivy”—one of only eight in the nation. That means we offer a superior education that’s accessible to everyone. We love our hometown of Williamsburg and the amazing Commonwealth of Virginia and we’re proud to be one of the reasons for their economic success.

Dodge accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-02-17T05:03:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Francesca Dodge on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Way to go Francesca!

UNC Charlotte is an urban research institution located in the piedmont of North Carolina, just two hours from the mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean. A large public university with a small college feel, 25,000 students consider UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus their home away from home.

Wood accepted to Clemson University

2012-02-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

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

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by a lake and its own forest, Clemson University — South Carolina’s land-grant and highest-ranked institution — is committed to academic excellence, public service, economic development and innovative research, with students at the heart of it all. Clemson boasts its own 17,500-acre experimental forest, is home to the 295-acre South Carolina Botanical Garden, and sits on the shores of Hartwell Lake, one of the Southeast’s most popular recreation sites.

Carriker accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-02-15T09:07:00.000-08:00

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

Research

Research and Economic Development is committed to helping you with your research, creative, and service activities. Our staff assists faculty with obtaining resources, establishing partnerships that facilitate academic discovery, and managing external sponsored program awards. If you do not find what you need on this page, please contact us at 704-687-2291 or research@uncc.edu.

Turk accepted to High Point University

2012-02-14T08:23:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Emily Turk on her recent acceptance to High Point University. Way to go Emily!

There's nothing quite like being in the right place at the right time. We know you are approaching one of the most exciting times in your life. Thanks to strong leadership and a $700 million investment in growth and campus improvements over the last 5 years with a commitment to increase that investment to $2.1 billion over the next 10 years, it is also a particularly dynamic and extraordinary time to be a part of High Point University.

Watson accepted to The Citadel

2012-02-14T08:19:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Yonathan Watson on his recent acceptance to The Citadel. Way to go Yonathan!

Mission

As a higher education institution, The Citadel’s mission is to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment. A unique feature of this environment for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets is the sense of camaraderie produced through teamwork and service to others while following a military lifestyle.

Ketcham accepted to Gardner-Webb University and Limestone College

2012-02-13T09:08:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate JP Ketcham on his recent acceptances to Gardner-Webb University and Limestone College. Way to go JP!

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.
Liberal Arts
Offering broad-based exposure to the arts, humanities and sciences and to each field's unique challenges, contributions, and life lessons; complementing the acquisition of career-related knowledge and skills with well-rounded knowledge of self, others, and society.
Teamwork
Working collaboratively to support and promote shared goals, assuming responsibility willingly, meeting commitments dependably, handling disagreement constructively, and persevering despite distraction and adversity.

About Limestone College Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational four-year liberal arts institution chartered by the State of South Carolina. Limestone College is a Christian non-denominational college. Its programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.

Limestone College Mission
The mission of Limestone College is to educate students from diverse backgrounds in the liberal arts and selected professional disciplines. By providing degree programs throughout South Carolina and by way of the Internet, Limestone College offers opportunities for personal and professional growth to individuals who may find access to higher education difficult. In a nurturing, supportive environment based on Christian ideals and ethical principles, students are challenged to become critical thinkers and effective communicators who are prepared for responsible citizenship, successful careers, and graduate study.

Tucker accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2012-02-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Meghan Tucker on her recent acceptance to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Way to go Meghan!

UNC Charlotte is committed to being a good neighbor to the Charlotte region. The spirit of collaboration is a University hallmark, and that spirit extends beyond our campus. We affirm our commitment to the region through programs and events that are open to the public, and volunteer and service projects supported by our faculty, staff and students.

Garibaldo-Valdez accepted to Queens University of Charlotte

2012-02-07T06:15:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Ramon Garibaldo-Valdez on his recent acceptance to Queens University of Charlotte. Way to go Ramon!

Community Service

At Queens University of Charlotte, we believe that an education should not just lead to a job, but to an understanding of what it takes to be a responsible citizen - in our communities and in the world at large.
Our Core Program is organized around the theme of ethical issues from the ancients to the moderns. Seniors take a capstone seminar called "Ethics," which pulls together all the elements from the previous three years: course work, the internship and the study tour abroad. The entire program asks students these questions: What does it mean to be a good person? What does it mean to be a member of a larger community?
To go along with what we teach in class, Queens sponsors numerous service and volunteer activities throughout the year. In all that we do with our students - both inside and outside the classroom - we try to reinforce the university motto: "Not to be served but to serve." We are active in Habitat for Humanity and "Room in the Inn," tutoring young children, and caring for the sick and infirm, among many other opportunities. We even award a Community Service Scholarship which gives a $2,300 tuition grant in exchange for 200 hours of service work in Charlotte per academic year. Ask your admissions counselor for more details on these and other opportunities.
Commitment to service is a large part of what Queens is all about. If you are not inclined toward service when you first come here, we hope you will be before you leave.

Nardone-White accepted to North Carolina State University

2012-02-07T06:13:00.000-08:00

Please congratulate Dasean Nardone-White on his recent acceptance to North Carolina State University. Way to go Dasean!

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.

Pittman accepted to Appalachian State University

2012-02-07T06:09:00.000-08:00

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