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Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, a unique customizable bachelor’s degree with six concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and nine 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree programs. SMC’s unique Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in key soft skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience the transformative powers of academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness and character development in a supportive environment where they can thrive.

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Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, a unique customizable bachelor’s degree with six concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and nine 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree programs. SMC’s unique Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in key soft skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience the transformative powers of academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness and character development in a supportive environment where they can thrive.

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SMC Students Win Business Award - Associate in Business

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.
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Student Excellence - 2024 Apr 25

SMC Student Wins Excellence in Business Award - BA Concentration

This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BA 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.
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Academic Award - 2024 Apr 25

SMC Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 16 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.
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Honor Society - 2024 Mar 25

SMC Students Inducted Into Psi Beta Honor Society

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 complete 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.
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Honor Society - 2024 Mar 25

SMC Students Inducted Into Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 37 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.
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Honor Society - 2024 Mar 25

Fall 2023 Dean's List

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 2023 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jan 9

Graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College

On Saturday, May 13, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) celebrated the graduation of the class of 2023. The commencement ceremony was held at Spartanburg High School. Dr. Russell Booker, CEO of the Spartanburg Academic Movement, served as the commencement speaker. Joshua Golden, of Columbia, SC, was selected as the student speaker.
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Graduation - 2023 May 15

Spring 2023 Dean's List

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 2023 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Dean's List - 2023 May 15

Fall 2023 President's 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 fall 2023 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
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President's List - 2024 Jan 9

Spring 2023 President's 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 2023 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.
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President's List - 2023 May 15

SMC Names Olin D. Johnston Good Citizenship Award Winner

Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Travis Eiler General Excellence Award Winner

Given to a graduating student on the basis of citizenship, character, scholarship, and athletic ability.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names American Legion Award Winners

Given to graduating students (one male and one female) who display qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Outstanding Freshman of the Year

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.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Achievement Award: Athletics Winner

Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of athletics.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Achievement Award: Leadership Winner

Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Achievement Award: Academics Winner

Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of academics.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Winner for the Achievement Award: Service

Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of service.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Ella Jordan Lynn Award Winner

Given in memory of Ella Jordan Lynn of Jefferson, SC, this award is presented annually to a female student judged to be representative of Christian qualities of compassionate care, loving devotion, and unselfish service to others. The Chaplain selects the recipient.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador Rising Star Award Winner

This award will be given to a first-year Pioneer Ambassador who has shown increased levels of leadership and responsibility.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Reverend Samuel Haywood Poston Award Winner

Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former Chair, and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others, and service to the community. The Chaplain selects the recipient.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador "Most Consistent Player" Award Winner

This award will be given to a Presidential Ambassador who consistently goes above and beyond within their role. They are receiving this award because they are always willing and ready to perform, whether it be with an additional tour, a group tour, or a task in the admissions office that is an additional responsibility. They often accept tasks that are outside of their traditional expectations and are someone the Enrollment staff can consistently rely on. This person arrives on time, prepared, and with a smile on their face to perform, and consistently offers their services in addition to their required responsibilities.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Pioneer Ambassador Superior Senior Award Winner

This award recognizes a senior student who has completed all four years of the Pioneer Ambassador Program.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Community Assistants of the Year

This award is given to a CA from each area of campus who, through their leadership position, supported the mission of Community Life by promoting educational communities and engaging a diverse student body in learning, leadership, and personal development by providing a comfortable and safe living environment that is conducive to academic success. The criterion by which the recipient is chosen includes outstanding service to Community Life and to SMC through programming efforts, work ethic, and campus visibility. Recipients must display dependability, compassion, and dedication to the SMC community. The recipients are chosen by the Community Life Staff.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names A.G. Carter Literary Award Winners

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.
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Academic Excellence - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names SGA Member of the Year

The SGA Member of the Year Award is given to the SGA member or officer that showed the greatest commitment to SGA and great abilities of leadership and service to the student body throughout the academic year. The SGA Senate submits student nominations which are tallied to select a winner.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Outstanding Pioneer Award Winners

Presented to a male and a female athlete for exhibiting excellence in academics, leadership, honesty, citizenship, responsibility, and dedication. The athletic staff nominates students, and then all discuss and vote on the recipients. Years ago, the award was started by an assistant Cross Country Coach but not sustained, so now it's out of the Athletic budget.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Williams-Garcia, Xvibes Member of the Year Winner

This award is given to the member of the X-Vibes who exemplifies leadership, commitment, and service to the organization and who understands and works to promote the value of programming for the campus at large. The award is named after Jessica Williams and Tavy Garcia, two of the original officers of the SMC programming Board who were instrumental in its early success and legacy. The recipient will be chosen by the XVibes Advisor, along with input from the officers. The award will be a plaque, paid for out of the Student Activities Budget.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Norma Jean Miller Scholarship Award Winner

This award is given to students who have completed a chemistry sequence or are in the second semester of a chemistry sequence. The student must also have completed or are in the second semester of either two semesters of biology or two semesters of physics. Two scholarships are available. One is a freshman scholarship that is given to a freshman as, a rising sophomore who plans to stay at Spartanburg Methodist College. The check is made to the student and the college. The second is a sophomore scholarship to be given to a sophomore. The check is made to the student and the college/university they intend to transfer to.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27

SMC Names Chemistry Award Winner

This award is given for academic achievement in chemistry courses at SMC. Criteria: Candidates much have completed at least two semesters of chemistry classes or be currently enrolled in their second course. Candidates are chosen from those with the highest grades in their chemistry coursework. Consideration is given to the following additional information: acting as a tutor for the chemistry courses and demonstrating a positive attitude towards the sciences in general and the class in particular.
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Academic Award - 2023 Apr 27
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