Alumni Spotlight
Remembering Dr. Vinson Synan: Beloved Alumnus and History Professor
Many of those who were influenced by Dr. Vinson Synan, beloved historian, author and teacher, will gather in Virginia on June 20, 2020 to honor his legacy. Vinson Synan began…
Read MoreShelton Named 2019-20 Governor’s Teaching Fellow
Anna Shelton, an associate professor at Emmanuel College, was selected as a 2019-2020 Governor’s Teaching Fellow. Shelton has taught graphic design at Emmanuel for 6 years and serves as the…
Read MoreBloom Where You’re Planted – EC Alumni Spotlight on Jennifer Benton
“Bloom where you’re planted” is advice Jennifer Benton’s boss gives often. Her boss? Clemson University Head Football Coach, Dabo Swinney. For this EC alum, Jennifer says blooming where planted perfectly…
Read MoreSupplying a Need and Giving Back Through Sustainable Farming – EC Spotlight on Lucas Sasaki
Three years ago, Lucas Sasaki arrived at Emmanuel College from Brazil to play collegiate tennis and earn a degree in business. Soon after settling into the small college town of…
Read MoreA Foundation For Success – EC Alumni Spotlight on Rebecca Collins
Throughout the transfer process, Becky Collins hoped to find a community, a place that she could call home. She found that and more at Emmanuel College. “As soon as I…
Read MoreMaking the Most Of An Opportunity – Recent Alumni Spotlight on Phillip Loudermilk and Jazmin Konnick
Nationwide, thousands of students seek to enter each year into physical therapy programs. In fact, more students apply for admission to Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs than to admission…
Read MoreThere’s No Dream Too Big – EC Alumni Spotlight on Cali Jones
It’s all about making connections. This is a lesson EC Alumna Cali Jones ’18 learned early on during her time at Emmanuel College. That piece of advice is what she…
Read MoreA Part of God’s Plan- EC Alumni Spotlight on Daniel Carter
In May, Daniel Carter walked across the stage at the John W. Swails Center earning his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. Unlike many of the other graduates in the class…
Read MoreTaking Advantage Of An Opportunity- Alumni Spotlight on Sara Ray
Many students dream of packing up their bags and moving to Los Angeles or New York City after graduation to work in the entertainment industry. For Sara Ray, this is…
Read MoreA Changed Perspective- Alumni Spotlight on Michael Oberg
EC Alumnus Michal Oberg (’11) will tell you that when he first came to Emmanuel, it wasn’t for the right reason. Michael enrolled elsewhere before transferring to Emmanuel College to…
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