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String Project Makes Music Affordable for Local Families Wilkie Becomes First NGU Alum to Earn PA Degree, Too Campus News NGU to use $3 Million Donation for Ministry Scholarships CrossExamined: Music Stars Shine Light on ‘Ministry’ at NGU My Wonderful, Terrifying Journey at NGU’s Writers Conference Alford’s Got the Need for Speed Alumni Notes


On the Cover: NGU expands adult campus in greer page 14


“1892” is published twice annually by North Greenville University, a private Christian liberal arts university often recognized as one of the most notable in the Southeast. Whether learning at our campuses in Tigerville, SC, and Greer, SC, or online from anywhere in the world, NGU students become equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.


NORTH GREENVILLE MAGAZINE 1892 SPRING 2019


DESIGNER Sheila Price (’08)


EDITOR Celeste Hawkins (’11)


PHOTOGRAPHERS Kristin Clardy (’18) Derek Eckenroth Rebeka Epps LaVerne Howell Jennifer Lynch Ashley Merck (expected ’19) Alex Reynolds (’10)


CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. Robbie Gawrys (’09) Celeste Hawkins (’11) LaVerne Howell


PROOFREADERS Haley Gambrell (’07) Bree Joplin (expected ’19)


ADVISORS Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. Rich Grimm Jennifer Lynch Marty O’Gwynn Keli Sewell (’89) Erin Wall (’00, MBA ’07)


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