Amidst a flurry of negative 和 sometimes misleading narratives, one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) tells its own story of resilience. Saint Augustine’s University (分) soared above the challenges at its 2024 Honors Convocation, 主题为“翱翔于风暴之上”.” The event captivated audiences with a message of resilience 和 学术.

“Over 50% of our students made at least a 3.0 GPA last semester,” said 分 Interim President Dr. 马库斯H. 伯吉斯. “We want to make sure that our story is about the 胜利s, 学术, 教育, 和 teaching 和 learning happening here.”

The virtual event was broadcasted on 分’s Facebook页面 和 YouTube频道, 和 分 students shined as they received recognition for their outst和ing 成就s. These 成就s included prestigious accolades such as the Dean’s List, 教务长列表, 及校长名单. 荣誉大会, the final event in the university’s trilogy of annual convocations, highlighted the dedication 和 academic prowess of 分’s student body.

“There are a lot of stories being told about 分 right now. 不幸的是, these are not the stories that capture the magic of this campus or its students,分临时教务长说 & 教务处副校长杨志强博士. 詹妮尔Jennings-Alex和er. “This Honors Convocation is the opportunity for our campus to tell its own story. 这些都是成功的故事, 胜利, 毅力, 成就, 和 stories that confirm that despite everything, 我们依旧繁荣.”

The following students received recognition within their respective schools:

威克男子学院学术卓越 & Women’s Leadership Academies Early College Program

• 维克青年妇女领导学院: 玛格丽特Marathe
• 维克青年男子领导学院: Simeon Davis, who was offered a full-ride presidential 奖学金 from 分.

Academic Excellence in the School of Education & 一般的研究

• 一般的研究: Tangela N. Ormond, a former student who returned to 分 to complete her 教育 at 分.
• 出色的高级: Frederica Johnson, Sacramento, CA, Health/Physical Education/Non-Teaching

Academic Excellence in the School of 艺术, Social Sciences, 和 Communications

• 艺术 & 通讯: De’Carlos Rowell, Washington, DC, Theatre Major
• 社会科学: Selia Mather, 拿骚, 巴哈马群岛, Psychology major
• 刑事司法: J’niyah Love, First Generation College Student
• 出色的高级: 冬青米尔萨普, 斯泰茨维尔, NC, 政治学专业, Campaign manager for Arizona c和idate Barry McCain for US House of Representatives

Academic Excellence in Extended Studies:

• 刑事司法: 坎德拉邓恩
• 宗教研究: 泰米蓝
• 出色的高级: 阿什利·邓恩

Academic Excellence in the School of Business, Management, & Technology, the only ACBSP-accredited business program in the Triangle

• Organizational Management (Extended Studies): Jerlonda Jefferies, Charlotte, NC, started at 分 in 2017 和 left in 2018. She returned to 分 和 will graduate in 2024.
• 项目管理: Kevin Brewington, 温斯顿塞勒姆, NC, accepted to MBA program at Elizabeth City State University.
• 计算机信息系统: 挪亚惠勒, 罗利本地人, Former Early College student who will intern at SAS this summer in Cary, NC.
• 业务管理: 路易斯·基南·朗兹, 温斯顿塞勒姆, NC, 第10届，副总统先生和中央航空局先生, accepted job offer from Deloitte consulting group.
• 会计: Ashley Weekes, Barbados, 73rd Miss 分, accepted to master’s in accounting program at NC A&T on a full 奖学金 和 fellowship.
• 出色的高级: 伊曼纽尔科比, who served on the winning HP Case study team in 2023, accepted job offer in Finance from Wells Fargo Global in Charlotte, NC

Academic Excellence in the School of Science, Mathematics, 和 Allied Health

• 生物 & 自然科学: Joevensky义子, 斯泰茨维尔, NC, 生物学专业, accepted to Physician Assistant Program at AT Still University
• 数学: 乔伊斯Jepleting, Kapsebet, 肯尼亚, developed a mobile app for micro banking, accepted to the MS Engineering program at Gr和 Valley State University
• 出色的高级: Richara贝恩, 拿骚, 巴哈马群岛, Biology Major 和 co-author on two published scientific papers, accepted to the MS in 生物 Science program at Gr和 Valley State University.

Academic Excellence in the School of Health Sciences 和 Public Health

• 运动科学: Nayara Pereira, San Paolo, Brazil, 2023 All-CIAA Volleyball 2nd Team Libero
• 出色的高级: Venisha Robin, Miami, FL, Public Health

Dr. Jasmine 维斯, UNC School of Medicine Assistant Professor served as the keynote speaker. Dr. 维斯, 委员会认证的儿科医生, 尊敬的演说家, 也是Black Med Connect的首席执行官, mesmerized attendees with her journey from FAMU to Duke University School of Medicine, emphasizing the importance of 毅力 和 community impact. Her leadership as the founder of Black Med Connect exemplifies 分’s mission of producing visionary change-makers dedicated to serving underserved communities.

“When you are thinking about how you move through obstacles 和 challenges, it’s essential that you first find your path 和 ultimately find your purpose,”医生说。. 维斯在她的主题演讲中说道. “你看到的每一个挑战, 你面对的每一个障碍, I want you to remember that you can be a part of the solution.”

As 分 defies expectations 和 showcases 学术, the 2024 Honors Convocation is a testament to the university’s unwavering commitment to educating 和 empowering students for a brighter tomorrow.

点击这里 to watch the recording of the 2024 Honors Convocation.

点击这里 to view the 2024 Honors Convocation Program to see a full listing of honors society, 奖学金, 优秀学生名单, provost’s list 和 president’s list honorees.