Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Aynor High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Aynor High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Aynor High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Aynor High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
CCU band members represented in intercollegiate band
Ninestudent musicians from the Coastal Carolina University Symphonic Band were selected out of more than 300 statewide collegiate performers to participate in the 19th Annual South Carolina College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band held Jan. 19-21 at Furman University.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Feb 9
CCU students help HUD count homeless population
Nearly 50 Coastal Carolina University students have volunteered to help count the local homeless population for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) earlier in the spring semester 2017. The Point-In-Time (PIT) count helps to identify needs and allocate federal resources. The students, mostly from CCU's social inequality and race and ethnicity classes, visited 12 different shelters and places where the homeless gather, according to Stephanie Southworth, Ph.D.
Community Service -
2017 Jan 30
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Fall 2016
Approximately 2,253 students have made the Fall Semester 2016 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
Honors List -
2017 Jan 25
Coastal Carolina University announces President's List honors
Coastal Carolina University has announced that 740 students made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the 2016 Fall Semester.
Honors List -
2017 Jan 25
Wofford College students participate in dental medicine interim class
Several Wofford students participate in dental internships during Interim 2017.
Internship -
2017 Jan 24
Wofford College announces Fall '16 Dean's List
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2017 Jan 24
Coastal Carolina University honors fall graduates
A total of 719 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2016 commencement, compared to 595 in 2015 and 590 in 2014. Two ceremonies were held in the HTC Center on campus, one on Friday, Dec. 16 and one on Saturday, Dec. 17. Speaking to Coastal Carolina University's largest class of fall semester graduation candidates, commencement speaker Susan O'Malley advised the graduates to follow their passions. "If you follow you passion, you'll find your purpose," said O'Malley, who, following her own early goals, became the first female president of a professional sports franchise at age 29 when she assumed the leadership of the NBA's Washington Bullets (now the Wizards).
Graduation -
2016 Dec 20
Coastal Carolina University honors Summer Graduates
Coastal Carolina University's held commencement ceremonies for an estimated 360 candidates for graduation Aug. 5, 2016, at the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus. Speaker Robert Young congratulated the class for being the 'first CCU students ever to graduate from the number one university in the nation,' referencing the national College World Series baseball title CCU won on June 30. Young is professor of marine science and director of undergraduate research at CCU.
Graduation -
2016 Aug 8
Coastal Carolina University gives shout out to newest Chants
Coastal Carolina University welcomes its newest class of 692 first-time transfer students.
Enrollment -
2016 Aug 8
Coastal Carolina University welcomes more than 2,300 freshmen for Fall 2016
Coastal Carolina University welcomes 2,306 first-time freshmen to its campus for Fall 2016. Go, Chants!
Enrollment -
2016 Aug 4
Wofford College announces Spring '16 Dean's List
Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2016 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jun 21
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Spring 2016
Approximately 1,940 students have made the Spring Semester 2016 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
Honors List -
2016 May 24
Coastal Carolina University announces President's List honors
Coastal Carolina University has announced that 640 students made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the 2016 Spring Semester.
Honors List -
2016 May 23
Wofford College confers degrees to 325 graduates
Wofford College conferred degrees to 325 graduates at the 162nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2016
Graduation -
2016 May 20
Wofford holds Honors Convocation 2016
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 3.
Academic Award -
2016 May 12
Phi Beta Kappa inducts 36 students, recent graduates
Wofford College initiated 36 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 3.
Honor Society -
2016 May 12
Area students participate in Wofford College's Presidential Seminar 2016
Several area students have been chosen to participate in Wofford's Presidential Seminar 2016. They include:
Student Excellence -
2016 Apr 4
Wofford students study abroad during Spring 2016
Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service learning, internships and cultural excursions.
Study Abroad -
2016 Feb 10
Coastal Carolina University graduates Class of 2016
Approximately 1,100 students were graduation candidates for Coastal Carolina University's commencement ceremonies on May 6 and 7, 2016, at the HTC Center on campus. Grand Strand businessman and civic leader Dennis L. Wade was the speaker for the event, which consisted of four separate ceremonies.
Graduation -
2016 May 9
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Fall 2015
Approximately 2,248 students have made the Fall Semester 2015 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
Honors List -
2016 Jan 15
Coastal Carolina University announces President's List honors
Coastal Carolina University has announced that 676 students have made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the Fall Semester 2015.
Honors List -
2016 Jan 15
Wofford College Announces Fall '15 Dean's List
Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2015 semester.
Honors List -
2016 Jan 14
Wofford students study abroad during Interim 2016
Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. Students may choose from a variety of on-campus courses, professional internships and research projects, study abroad opportunities or their own independent study project, approved and guided by a faculty advisor. More than 200 students chose to study abroad during Interim 2016.
Study Abroad -
2016 Jan 14
CCU honors nearly 600 graduates at fall commencement
Approximately 600 candidates for graduation were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's fall 2015 commencement ceremonies. South Carolina state superintendent of education Molly M. Spearman advised the Class of 2015 not to forget their roots as they go forward in their lives and careers.
Graduation -
2015 Dec 14
Coastal Carolina University Gives a Shout Out to its Newest Chants
Coastal Carolina University welcomes its newest class of first time freshman and transfer students
Enrollment -
2015 Oct 1
Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet the Class of 2019
Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet first-year students on Aug. 25 as the college welcomes the Class of 2019.
Achievement (Other) -
2015 Aug 11
CCU honors graduation candidates at Aug. 8 commencement
Approximately 300 students were eligible to walk in Coastal Carolina University's summer graduation ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the HTC Center. Pam Martin, Ph.D., professor of politics and international relations, discussed the true value of their diplomas as they begin a new chapter in their lives and placed the new graduates' achievement in a global perspective. "Slightly under 7 percent of the world's population has the degree that you have earned today," she said. "Sixty percent of your fellow U.S. citizens do not have such a degree. Given these statistics, it is clear that you have something to celebrate today!"
Graduation -
2015 Aug 10
Wofford College Announces Spring '15 Dean's List
Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2015 semester.
Honors List -
2015 Jun 10
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Spring 2015
Approximately 1,800 students have made the Spring Semester 2015 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
Honors List -
2015 Jun 3
Coastal Carolina University announces President's List honors
Coastal Carolina University has announced that 560 students have made the President's honor list for high academic achievement for the Spring Semester 2015.
Honors List -
2015 Jun 2