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“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” -- Milton Berle
Monday, September 28, 2009 — Savannah, GA
Erica Usher
Campus: Savannah, Georgia
Employment: Mental Health Court Coordinator for the Chatham County Superior Court
"I want to make policy changes as high up as I can and to advocate for causes that I know deserve attention and legal revisions. I want to see that justice is done, as much as I can."
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In a world of possibilities, don’t settle for second best!
Monday, August 17, 2009 — West Palm Beach, FL
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The value of listening
Thursday, January 15, 2009 — Tampa, FL
Laura Skrodzki
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Anticipated Graduation: June 2009
Campus: Tampa
One hot August Sunday in Syracuse, New York, Laura Skrodzki and her family went to church...
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Searching for strength
Monday, January 05, 2009 — Tampa, FL
Aaneesa Davis
Alumnus: Class of 2008, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Campus: Tampa
Employment: Graduate Nurse at University Community Hospital
Since I was five-years-old, I wanted to be a physician,” says South University graduate Aaneesa Davis...
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Helping others is just the way it is at South University
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Bill Trinh
School of Pharmacy
Pursuing: PharmD
Anticipated Graduation: June 2009
Campus: Savannah
As a young boy in California, Bill Trinh grew up working at his family’s delicatessen. “Working for my mom helped me mature. I started out making sandwiches and by the time I was in high school . . .
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Home is where the heart is
Sunday, December 28, 2008 — Savannah, GA
John Fulton
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2009
Campus: Savannah
Twenty-year-old John Fulton hails from Manning, South Carolina, a small southern town not far from the banks of the Santee River...
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"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love." - Goethe
Friday, December 26, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Jessica Patel
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2009
Campus: Savannah
When asked her favorite place in the world she’s traveled, 21-year-old South University student, Jessica Patel says, “Hands down – the area between Jaipur and Agra, India – just south of New Delhi. It’s so beautiful there, and it’s where the Taj Mahal is located.”
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Curiosity Can Take You Places!
Thursday, December 18, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Heather Schuckmann
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2009
Campus: Columbia, SC
As a young girl growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Heather Schuckmann could often be found in her leisure time reading a book...
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Changing circumstances means changing behavior
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Erika Wiggins
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2011
Campus: Savannah
Ask just about anyone on the campus and you’ll hear – if you’re looking for answers about working and studying your way through college, you will find Erika Wiggins’ smiling, encouraging face to help you.
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It's OK to Dream
Sunday, December 14, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Demetrius Hill
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2011
Campus: Savannah
Growing up in the small town of Midway, Georgia, just south of Savannah, Demetrius Hill was determined at a young age to expand his understanding of human behavior.
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What do I want to make sure to accomplish today?
Friday, December 12, 2008 — Tampa, FL
René Pick
College of Nursing
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Anticipated Graduation: June 2009
Campus: Tampa
René Pick is a busy woman – daughter, mom, and wife. Whether she’s organizing a family movie night or heading to a Bucs’ or a Rays’ game with her husband and her six-year-old son, René’s family life is a priority while she attends South University full-time...
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Doing what she was born to do
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 — West Palm Beach, FL
Jolarni Silvio
Alumnus: Class of June 2007, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus: West Palm Beach
Employment: Registered Nurse, St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach
Jolarni Silvio knew she was destined for the medical field.
Born and raised in Venezuela, Jolarni planned to attend medical school there until her family moved to the United States . . .
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Just what the doctor ordered
Monday, December 08, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Adria Slaton
Alumnus: Class of 2008, School of Pharmacy, Doctorate of Pharmacy
Campus: Savannah
Employment: Pharmacy Manager, Publix Pharmacy, Twelve Oaks Publix, Savannah
Andria Slaton’s pharmacy career began at age 16. Other kids got jobs at retailers and restaurants, but Andria’s interests led her to a pharmacy . . .
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"At the center of your being you have the answer" Lao Tzu, Tao philosopher
Sunday, December 07, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Ashleigh Turner
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
Anticipated Graduation: 2010
Campus: Columbia
“When I was a little girl my dad had a print shop,” says Ashleigh Turner, 20-year-old graphic design student at South University’s Columbia campus...
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Leadership Found
Saturday, December 06, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Maria Alvarado Manning
School of Pharmacy
Pursuing: PharmD
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2009
Campus: Savannah
To say Maria Alvarado Manning is a friendly, outgoing student with a bright future as a pharmacist is an understatement. Today, she is a leader among her peers . . .
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Professional people person
Friday, December 05, 2008 — Tampa, FL
Shomy Easow
Alumnus: Class of June 2008, College of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus: Tampa
Employment: Registered Professional Nurse (RN), Tampa General Hospital
Growing up, Shomy Easow noticed a trend in his after-school jobs: he always worked in places that allowed him to improve the lives of others.
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The power of determination
Thursday, December 04, 2008 — Savannah, GA
Merydaliz Gerena
College of Health Professions
Pursuing: Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assisting
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2010
Campus: Savannah
Merydaliz Gerena was one semester into the physical therapy program at the University of Puerto Rico when she realized it wasn’t for her. Not the physical therapy aspect—but the college.
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This campus seems to always be smiling!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Callie Boan
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2009
Campus: Columbia
“When I bought my farm, I did not know what a bargain I had in the bluebirds, daffodils and thrushes; as little did I know what sublime mornings and sunsets I was buying.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson...
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Conversations with Rosa Parks
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 — Montgomery, AL
Bernard King
College of Business
Pursuing: Bachelor of Business Administration
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2009
Campus: Montgomery, AL
One early winter evening in Montgomery, Alabama, Bernard King and his mother were invited to a friend’s house for dinner....
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The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
Monday, December 01, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Tiffany Wood
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2010
Campus: Columbia
“Regardless of how many times you go somewhere or look at one thing -- when or if you go back to it with an open mind, you’ll continue to see more possibilities,”
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Unexpected dream come true
Sunday, November 30, 2008 — Montgomery, AL
Endora Todd
Alumnus: Class of 2004, College of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration
Campus: Montgomery
Employment: Director of Financial Aid, Wallace Community College Selma in Selma, Alabama
Endora Todd never dreamed of a career in financial aid . . .
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Never say never
Saturday, November 15, 2008 — Montgomery, AL
Robyn Smith
Alumnus: Class of 2007, College of Health Professions, Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Campus: Montgomery
Employment: Physical Therapist Assistant at Restore Therapy in Prattville, Alabama
Robyn Smith loves working with the elderly every day. Ask her if she wanted to use her physical therapy assistant degree to work with geriatric patients though, and she quickly says “no.”
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