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Local students graduate, earn honors from CSU

COLUMBUS — Two students from Effingham County graduated with honors from Columbus State University.


Kalyn Todd of Springfield graduated summa cum laude from CSU with a bachelor of music degree in music education (instrumental – winds/percussion/keyboard).


Manuel Ramos of Springfield graduated summa cum laude from CSU with a bachelor of music degree in music performance (instrumental).


Ramos also earned a place on CSU’s president’s list for the 2013 spring semester.


Ramos, who is majoring in music performance, made the list for achieving a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80. The president’s list represents the pinnacle of academic achievement at Columbus State.


Columbus State enrolls more than 8,300 students in nationally distinctive programs in the arts, education, business, nursing and more. CSU offers a wide variety of degree programs, from online degrees, which are ranked among the best nationwide, to a doctorate in education.

Houston graduates from Charleston Southern

Gabrielle Dominic Houston from Springfield graduated from Charleston Southern University with a bachelor of science in psychology degree.


The commencement ceremony took place May 4 at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Gordon receives degree from WPI

WORCESTER, Mass. — Jeanine Gordon of Rincon was awarded a master of business administration degree during Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s commencement ceremony on May 11.


Gordon was among the 1,165 students to receive degrees (781 bachelor’s degrees, 358 masters and 26 Ph.D.s) during the ceremony on the WPI quadrangle.

CeCe Nixon to Retire After 40 Years of Service to Effingham Schools
CeCe Nixon
After working her way up from paraprofessional to asssessment technician in the Cece Nixon is starting her last year before retiring after 40 years with the Effingham County School District. (Gail Parson / Effingham Herald)
After more than 40 years with Effingham County Schools, CeCe Nixon is retiring, leaving behind a quiet legacy of excellence, compassion and steady leadership. From her beginnings as a kindergarten paraprofessional to her vital role in the district’s testing office, Nixon has impacted generations of students and educators with her work ethic, professionalism and heart.
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