Diggs to graduate

Jason Diggs is set to graduate from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law on May 18.

Prior to going to law school, Diggs worked at the U.S. Coast Guard for 10 years. He graduated from Nansemond River High School in 1999.

 

Longwood students recognized

The following Suffolk students were recognized by Longwood University for superior
academic achievement during the fall 2017 semester.

Sarah Lynn Fleming was named to the Dean’s List.

Connor Patrick Munn was named to the Dean’s List.

Parker Leeann Baines was named to the President’s List.

Only 1,034 students of more than 5,000 students were recognized on either the President’s List (4.0 grade point average) or Dean’s List (3.5-plus grade point average).

 

Two locals graduate from Longwood

The following local students graduated from Longwood University this fall.

Parker Leeann Baines, of Suffolk, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies.

Emily Rose Lonsdale, of Windsor, earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in political science.

 

Meyer named BJU Alumni Association legacy student

The Bob Jones University Alumni Association recently recognized Robert Meyer, a sophomore computer science major from Suffolk, as a legacy student.

Each year the BJU Alumni Association recognizes second-, third- and fourth-generation legacy students. In order to be eligible, students must have at least one parent who graduated from BJU.

Graduating legacy students are presented with a medallion signifying the multi-generational history during commencement week at the annual Legacy Medallion Ceremony and Reception. Graduating seniors are encouraged to wear their medallions during commencement activities.

In addition to the Legacy Medallion, the BJU Alumni Association makes available Alumni Child Tuition Aid grants to legacy students who have at least one parent who is a member of the association. Eligible students have received more than $260,000 in grants over the life of the program.

 

Suffolk student named to Chancellor’s List

Kelly Hogan, of Suffolk, was named to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s fall 2017 Chancellor’s List.

To be eligible, students must have at least nine credit hours with a grade of A, B, C, or “credit” and at least a 3.9 grade point average.

 

Suffolk students graduate from WGU

The following Suffolk students have received their degrees from Western Governors University. The university held its 64th commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 10 to celebrate the graduation of about 15,000 graduates from across the country.

Austin Sergeant received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Darcy Sweeney received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) degree.

Jessica Cooper received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Shana Joyce received her Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction degree.

Telisa Johnson received her Master of Science in Nursing — Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) degree.

 

Radford students named to Dean’s List

The following 13 Suffolk residents were named to the fall semester Dean’s List at Radford University:

Brandon P. Adams, sophomore finance major

Sheldon J. Babiy, senior design major

Makenzie S. Bennington, sophomore chemistry major

Patrick L. Boone, junior psychology major

Clara A. Britton, senior nutrition and dietetics major

Breon D. Case, freshman management major

Blake G. Harris, junior history major

Kimberly R. Hopper, freshman geospatial science major

Abigale R. Keiser, senior criminal justice major

Philip Khodenko, freshman finance major

Adrianne Reeder, senior geology major

Dixie L. Seitz, sophomore English major

Jazmine A. Trotter, freshman pre-nursing major

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have taken 12 or more graded credit hours and have a grade point average of 3.4 or better, with no grade below a C.

 

Munn inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Connor Munn, of Suffolk, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Munn is pursuing a degree in psychology at Longwood University.

Munn is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

 

Suffolk native to serve as peer leader

Suffolk native Meghan Lee has been selected to serve as a University 101 (U101) Peer Leader at the University of South Carolina during the fall 2018 semester.

The U101 Peer Leader role is one of the most significant and most coveted leadership opportunities on campus. Being selected for this role signifies that Lee is among the top of her class academically at Carolina and exhibits significant leadership and involvement on campus and in the community. Almost 350 students applied for the fall 2018 semester, and Meghan was one of only 175 chosen.

The University 101 Program at the University of South Carolina is a national model for first-year seminars. Since 1972, the course has helped almost 100,000 students transition into and through college. As the institution’s largest course, the course has positively impacted students’ persistence to degree and personal success.

As a University 101 Peer Leader, Lee will work alongside a University 101 instructor to plan and facilitate lessons and assist with classroom management, while developing communication, teamwork, and other important leadership skills. Peer leaders serve as mentors, resources and facilitators for learning for first-year students as they transition to and through the university. Additionally, peer leaders have frequent contact with the faculty mentors with whom they teach. These teams often form significant mentoring relationships in which faculty support peer leaders’ personal and professional development in their final years at Carolina.

 

Bryan elected to SGA

Marissa Bryan, a political science major from Suffolk, was elected to the Student Government Association at Coastal Carolina University.

SGA officers will serve during the academic year of 2018-2019. The mission of the SGA is to provide Coastal Carolina University students with representation, services and advocacy within the university community. The SGA serves as the voice of the students and acts as a conduit between the students, administration, faculty and the alumni.