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Smart Engineering, an Integrative Approach

In the summer of 2018, Greenville announced their four-year engineering program. At most colleges and universities, engineering majors have the choice to specialize in mechanical, computer, or electrical engineering. Greenville University sets itself apart from the rest in many ways, including an engineering degree that combines the three specializations into...

Nine New Years Resolutions for Every College Student

Ah, here we are! It is the beginning of a new year. Can you believe that it's already 2019? The year 2018 came and went in a flash. While you reflect on this past year and plan for the upcoming one, here are nine New Year's resolutions to take on...

Mosaic: A Diverse Approach to Diversity

On a trip for new students to a neat place with laser tag, dodgeball, and mini-golf last year as a freshman, one of my friends on student government informed me that this random guy wanted to talk to me about a cool opportunity. "Who is this person?" I asked. "Just go talk...

Social Work at GU: Beyond Caring

The Lorax in the Dr. Seuss movie says, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." Greenville University's campus is full of people that care. Social work majors specifically dedicate their study time and future plans to helping others. While many...

Experience First: Changing the Present, Building the Future

Empowerment. Growth. Change. Preparation. Unique. Hands-on. These are words that describe the Experience First program at Greenville University. One required course for all GU students is University 401. Under the course title UNIV 401, students can elect to do a 401 project or an Experience First project. Experience First pairs...

What is Panther Preferred?

Now that you're looking at colleges, you're probably getting a lot of advice. "Apply for scholarships" or "College isn't that expensive if you get good grades in high school". You might get these comments often, but are you worried your grades will keep you from scholarships or the college you...

How to Write a Professional Email

About 269 billion emails were sent or received every day last year in 2017. Now, that is a lot of emails! We live in a world that is transitioning from verbal to typed communication. Fortunately, this saves us time. Unfortunately, for those not as skilled in grammar and spelling, this...

Homecoming at GU: Nearly 7 Decades of Tradition

What is homecoming? Most high schools and colleges participate in some sort of homecoming activity, but who came up with this idea, and why is it still a thing? More specifically, how did homecoming at Greenville University begin, and what does it look like today? There is much debate about which school...

The Importance of Continuing Education

Did you know that the average student loan amount for college graduates in 2015 was $35,000? That was just three years ago. The cost of a college education is on the rise, and for multitudes of people, lack of funds hinders them from attending college. With that being said, is...

A Guide to Finding a Job in College

Some crazy college kids like me need more than just classes to keep them busy. Not only that but if you haven't noticed already, let me bring you to the reality that higher education is costly. Although the regular, hourly wage for students is not super high, it helps counter tuition...

10 Discounts for College Students

Is there any truth to the assumption that all college students are broke? Besides the hefty loans they have waiting for them to pay off, they are constantly bombarded to buy food, clothes, or electronics. Well, maybe not all college students are entirely broke but many struggles. Look on the bright...

You Either Win or Learn: Overcoming Academic Failure

When I was a junior in high school, I was on the cusp of losing my 4.0 along with all my pride and dignity. Walking across the stage as valedictorian was a goal of mine since the moment I was taught what having a grade point average meant. Soon enough,...