Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to recognize the 2024 winners for the Viva Academia oral presentations. Students presented research projects they've been working on throughout the year. There was a wide range of topics covered.

This award is given annually to a member or officer of Psi Beta who displays sound leadership, maturity, and responsibility, as well as commitment and dedication to the organization. The recipient is selected by the faculty sponsors.

Given to the student who completed the greatest number of Social Science courses with the highest GPA and who maintained personal integrity, academic discipline, and sound leadership. The social science faculty will discuss and choose the winner.

This award is given annually to one or more students who display qualities of excellence in mathematical skills and are judged the most outstanding in mathematics.

This award is given annually to an outstanding student from the BA Religion Concentration. Criteria considered for this award include academic achievement, leadership in classroom discussions, and service to the college and community. Special consideration may be given to students who plan to pursue religion as a career path. The recipient is selected by the faculty in the Religion Department.

The Outstanding Drama Student Award is given to the student who has contributed the most to the drama program during the past school year. Factors taken into consideration in the selection of the award winner include classes taken, grades made in these classes, professional behavior and leadership in college productions, outside-of-class participation, and leadership in dramatic activities on and off campus. Faculty in the Speech/Drama Program decide the student who will receive the award each year at Awards Day.

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

The SMC Music Student of the Year is awarded to the student making the most outstanding progress in the scholarship (Theory and Composition) and performance (Theory Skills) aspects of music study.

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 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.

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. Winners must be graduating from the Criminal Justice program with the Associate in Criminal Justice degree and hold the highest grades among their peers 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 - 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.