South University College News Feed - Success Stories

Bridges to success

Bridges to success — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alum: La’Sondrick Bridges
Class: Class of Spring 2011
Program: Master of Business Administration
Campus: Columbia campus
Employment: C.A. Johnson High School, Concerned Black Men, self-employed

Welcoming the world

Welcoming the world — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alum: Fritzlade Narcisse
Class: Class of Spring 2011
Program: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
Campus: West Palm Beach
Employment: Owner, Narcisse Immigration Services

A great foundation

A great foundation — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alum: Lisa Godwin
Class of December 2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tampa Campus
Employment: Certified Nurse-Midwife at TLC OB-GYN in Salisbury, Maryland

I came for a degree. I left with a purpose

I came for a degree. I left with a purpose — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alum: Ty White
Class of 2009
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Savannah Campus
Employment: Counseling and Retention Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, Georgia

Hitting the career accelerator

Hitting the career accelerator — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alum/Student: Mike Davis
Class of 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration
Savannah Campus
Employment: Banking Officer & SunTrust At Work Representative, SunTrust Bank

An instinct to help

An instinct to help — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alum/Student: Christine Somers, PharmD
Class of Spring 2010
Doctor of Pharmacy
Savannah Campus
Employment: Pharmacist at Walgreen’s Pharmacy, Rincon, Georgia

Interning: a great way to start your career before graduation

Interning: a great way to start your career before graduation — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Interning: a great way to start your career before graduation

Choosing to succeed

Choosing to succeed — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alum/Student: Tom Andres
Class of 2012 (anticipated graduation Spring)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Savannah Campus
Employment: Full-time student

All in the Phamily

All in the Phamily — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumni: Robert Cummings and Rachel Cummings
Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy
Graduation: Spring 2011
Campus: Savannah

“If I didn’t understand something, she did; and if she didn’t understand it, I did.”

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alum: Andria Slaton
Alumnus: Class of 2008, School of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Campus: Savannah
Employment: Pharmacy Manager, Publix Pharmacy, Twelve Oaks Publix, Savannah

“I gained a vast knowledge in the practice of pharmacy and how to look at the bigger picture when it comes to patients. I also learned how to question and investigate certain situations in order to make better decisions on behalf of my patients.”

Don’t be afraid to try something different!

Don’t be afraid to try something different! — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus: Class of 2010
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Columbia Campus
Employment: Teen Program Director, Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands at the Ben Arnold Unit

From the Air Force to the classroom: discipline required

From the Air Force to the classroom: discipline required — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

“More than anything, military life has taught me to appreciate my freedom as an American.”

Medical Assisting: a hands-on experience at South University

Medical Assisting: a hands-on experience at South University — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus: Timothy A. Stroy, Sr.
Employment: Certified Professional Collector at Midlands Exams and Drug Screening
Class of 2010: Associate in Science, Medical Assisting
Campus: Columbia

“I really enjoyed my classes, especially the Medical Assisting hands-on clinical with Tiffany Heart-Wilson [Medical Assisting Clinical Instructor]. Dr. Camposonao [Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology Instructor], and Dr. Millette [Anatomy & Physiology Instructor] were great, too. I even discovered that for some reason I love phlebotomy."

Valedictorian is first in family to earn a Bachelor’s

Valedictorian is first in family to earn a Bachelor’s — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Sylvia Rushing
Alumnus: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Graduation Date: Class of 2010
Campus: Columbia, SC
Employment: RN for Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC

"...to graduate with honors from a really great program at South University is a great feeling as well."

Planning Ahead + Preparation = Success

Planning Ahead + Preparation = Success — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus: Peter Gross
Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies
Graduation: Spring 2010
Campus: West Palm Beach
Employment: Paralegal at The Ticktin Law Group, P.A. in Deerfield Beach, Florida

“Choosing South University was probably one the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

"This school is in touch with the needs of working students."

"This school is in touch with the needs of working students." — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Kerry L. Salinas
Class of 2010: Associate of Science, Paralegal Studies
Employment: U. S. Army (retired) / Full-time Student
Current Student: Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies Columbia Campus
Hometown: Salina, Kansas / Elgin, South Carolina

“It’s clear that this school is in touch with the needs of working students.”

Scholarship Winner makes her own Road to Success

Scholarship Winner makes her own Road to Success — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Linda Hunter
Student: Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies
Graduation Date: December 2010
Campus: Savannah, Georgia
Employment: Volunteer at the Royce Learning Center and has just completed a 120-hour externship at The Murray Firm – Law Firm in Richmond Hill, Georgia
Pursuing: MBA at South University
Article Date: January 2011

“The people I spend time with when I volunteer inspire me.”

MBA degree and beyond

MBA degree and beyond — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Laceye A. Parker
Employment: Pharmacy Intern at Target Pharmacy/McLeod Regional Medical Center
Class of 2010: Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration
Current Student: Doctor of Pharmacy (Inaugural class in Columbia)
Campus: Columbia, SC
Hometown: Lake City, South Carolina/Lugoff, South Carolina

“I had always been interested in healthcare..."

Putting an MBA in Marketing to work

Putting an MBA in Marketing to work — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Leah N. Williams
Employment: Program Counselor at University of South Carolina TRIO Department, Upward Bound Program
Class of 2009: Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Campus: Columbia, SC
Hometown: Camden, South Carolina

“A few years ago, I decided that I wanted to take my career to the next level and realized that an MBA would allow me to achieve that goal.”

Meet the Cyber Educator Idol: Lisa Dunham, J.D.

Meet the Cyber Educator Idol: Lisa Dunham, J.D. — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Faculty: Lisa Dunham, Online Associate Professor, Legal Studies

“Teaching never gets boring because of my students,” says Dunham. “Every quarter is new and every quarter is rewarding.”

Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless

Defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I know it sounds familiar, but I was trying to figure out which direction to go, and I was literally watching television one night when I saw a commercial for South University. The next day, I was on the phone and visiting the campus and making connections.

Empathy Requires Imagination

Empathy Requires Imagination — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Kimmy Watt
BBA, Healthcare Management
Class of 2009: College of Business
Campus: Savannah

“I’m so thankful for what I gained through studying at South University in Savannah. I’m a much better communicator and administrator because of the program. My work at South gave me the gift of knowing how to manage people and projects much more effectively.”

You just might be asked for by name

You just might be asked for by name — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jay Bodalia is not your average guy. He is the guy who, in 2006, earned the highest score in the country on the NCCAA exam, which is the exam that every student must pass to become a certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA). He earned his Master of Medical Science degree from South University’s Anesthesiologist Assistant program and graduated third in his class—with honors of course.

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -- Milton Berle

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -- Milton Berle — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Erica Usher
Campus: Savannah, Georgia
Employment: Mental Health Court Coordinator for the Chatham County Superior Court

"I want to make policy changes as high up as I can and to advocate for causes that I know deserve attention and legal revisions. I want to see that justice is done, as much as I can."

In a world of possibilities, don’t settle for second best!

In a world of possibilities, don’t settle for second best! — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

My Legal Studies professors were amazing. They were energetic, they knew the law, and they clearly love to teach it!

The value of listening

The value of listening — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Laura Skrodzki
Alumnus: Class of 2009, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus: Tampa

I like people, and sometimes taking time to listen to patients who are hurting can be just as valuable in their healing process as administering medicine.

Searching for strength

Searching for strength — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Aaneesa Davis
Alumnus: Class of 2008, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Campus: Tampa
Employment: Nurse at University Community Hospital

“Choosing South University - Tampa has turned out to be a blessing in many ways. I’ve been able to stay close to my family who mean a great deal to me. Likewise, I’m moving forward immediately. I didn’t have to wait another year to start my nursing career because I started the program at South University on time and within a few months, I started moving toward the goals I’d set.”

Home is where the heart is

Home is where the heart is — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus: John Fulton
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2009
Campus: Savannah

“As soon as I got here, I really felt like the courses suited my personality.”

Curiosity Can Take You Places!

Curiosity Can Take You Places! — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Heather Schuckmann
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Alumnus: Class of 2009, College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Columbia, SC

“When I left my military career, I had to refocus my goals for the future. My mom has always encouraged me, though, that all things in life happen for a reason, and the hurdles are no reason to stop growing and learning.”

Changing circumstances means changing behavior

Changing circumstances means changing behavior — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Erika Wiggins
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2011
Campus: Savannah

“One thing I’ve learned at South and I continue to learn is you can’t reshape life by staying on the same level. In order to change circumstances, you have to change the behavior and that kind of positive change will take things to the next, and hopefully, higher level.”

What do I want to make sure to accomplish today?

What do I want to make sure to accomplish today? — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: René Pick
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Alumnus: Class of 2009, College of Nursing
Campus: Tampa

“There are just bigger problems in the world than agonizing over a flat tire. Sometimes life reminds us to ask the real question – if tomorrow doesn’t come – what do I want to make sure to accomplish today?”

Doing what she was born to do

Doing what she was born to do — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Jolarni Silvio
Alumnus: Class of June 2007, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus: West Palm Beach
Employment: Registered Nurse, St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach

“An advantage of South University was the small group of students for each hospital rotation. Eight students per professor meant we received the necessary support and training.”

Professional people person

Professional people person — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus: Shomy Easow
Alumnus: Class of June 2008, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus: Tampa
Employment: Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Tampa General Hospital

“My best experiences are when patients tell me at the end of the day that I’ve been great or they are going to miss me.”

This campus seems to always be smiling!

This campus seems to always be smiling! — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Callie Boan
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Alumnus: Class of 2009, College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Columbia

“One thing that impressed me most about being at South University is the way the campus seems to always be smiling!”

The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Tiffany Wood
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Alumnus: Class of 2009, College of Arts & Sciences
Campus: Columbia

“Regardless of how many times you go somewhere or look at one thing -- when or if you go back to it with an open mind, you’ll continue to see more possibilities,”

Unexpected dream come true

Unexpected dream come true — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Endora Todd
Alumnus: Class of 2004, College of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration
Campus: Montgomery
Employment: Director of Financial Aid, Wallace Community College Selma in Selma, Alabama

“As a mother, that is one thing that I want to be: a good example.”

Never say never

Never say never — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Robyn Smith
Alumnus: Class of 2007, College of Health Professions, Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Campus: Montgomery
Employment: Physical Therapist Assistant at Restore Therapy in Prattville, Alabama

“I actually didn’t find this job it found me. I guess when God wants to put you somewhere that’s where you are going to go.”

The family is one of nature's masterpieces. ~George Santayana

The family is one of nature's masterpieces. ~George Santayana — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Alumna: Zulma Alfonso
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2011

My classes at South University have truly moved me forward. My public speaking class shattered my insecurities and gave me so much more self-confidence.