Spartanburg Methodist College

While the award itself has been in existence for many years, in 2009, the History Award was named in honor of Dr. Paul S. Lofton, Jr., a longtime history professor at SMC. The award recognizes a student or students who have excellent performance in history classes at SMC. The recipient is chosen by the history faculty.

This award is given annually to a student enrolled in the BA program who displays excellence in upper-level English courses. The recipient is determined by the English faculty. The award consists of a framed certificate and a cash prize.

This award goes to the student who makes the greatest contribution to the Trailblazer student newspaper. The Trailblazer's advisor selects the recipient.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best poetry for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor selects a faculty/staff member or a local writer to rate the pieces that are selected for inclusion in the magazine.

Candidates must be scheduled to graduate with a BA concentration in Criminal Justice by the summer term after commencement. Candidates are chosen from those with the highest grades in their criminal justice coursework. Consideration is given to the following additional information: academic discipline, integrity, empathy, and leadership. All full-time members of the Criminal Justice department are involved in the decision. Information may also be solicited from adjunct Criminal Justice faculty to help the full-time faculty reach a decision.

This award is given annually in memory of the late Dean A. G. Carter, Professor of English Literature, and is presented to the student who displays qualities of excellence in composition and literature. The English professors, in consultation with one another, choose the recipient.

This award is given annually. Winners must be graduating from the Criminal Justice program with the Associate in Criminal Justice degree and hold the highest grades in their criminal justice coursework. Additional consideration may also be given to the following information: work or volunteer experience in the criminal justice field while also pursuing the degree; outstanding performance in Sociology coursework; providing in-class leadership in criminal justice and/or Sociology courses; and demonstrating outstanding commitment and/or service to the SMC community.

This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Management and Entrepreneurship Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Accounting Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Marketing, and Sales Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to an outstanding student in the Associate of Business degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed at least three of the following business courses: BSAD 201: Principles of Macroeconomics BSAD 202: Principles of Microeconomics BSAD 205: Accounting I BSAD 206: Accounting II Earned scores within the top 5% of the courses listed above. Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Demonstrate community involvement on campus or off (Sports, Student Government, Clubs, Church, or other community organizations) Contribute to a positive classroom environment and exemplify a high standard of ethics.

On Saturday, May 3, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) held its annual Commencement ceremony, recognizing graduates from the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025, at Spartanburg High School. Senior Victoria Farr, of Boiling Springs, SC, was selected as the student speaker and shared her story of perseverance in encouraging her classmates to go out and achieve great things.

The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the spring 2025 Athletic Director's Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 35 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 16 academic hours. Inductees must also be of good character and possess recognized good qualities of citizenship.

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 20 students into the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher with a B average in a minimum of one course in English or literature.

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 5 students into the Psi Beta psychology Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher and completed 12 academic hours with a B average in Psychology 101 and/or Psychology 201. Honorees must also maintain a high standard of personal behavior and integrity.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2024 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2024 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

On Saturday, May 4, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) celebrated graduates from the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 during its 2024 commencement ceremony held at Spartanburg High School. U.S. Army Major Jeremy Boeh served as the commencement speaker and Hali Gardner, of Boiling Springs, SC, was selected as the student speaker.

The Heart of the Pioneer Award was established to recognize student leaders who embody a pioneering spirit and who have made a significant positive difference on campus.

Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.

Given to a graduating student on the basis of citizenship, character, scholarship, and athletic ability.

Given to graduating students (one male and one female) who display qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

The purpose of this award is to provide recognition of an outstanding freshman student at Spartanburg Methodist College. The student receiving the award must be classified as a freshman, having completed specific academic requirements (including being on track to have completed at least 24 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA). The outstanding freshman should have a positive image among students, faculty, and staff and with no disciplinary record. The student participates in extracurricular life in the college in a manner that reflects their leadership potential. Additional considerations include participating in community service, being a role model for other students, and representing the college in a positive light.

The Achievement in Athletics Award is given annually to graduating student or students who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of athletics.

Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.