news-category: Academics Gardner-Webb University Students Join Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society By Office of University Communications On December 21, 2020 Degree Completion Program Sponsors New Members of Organization BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University faculty and staff recently held an informal induction for 15 new members of the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society. The students joined the society as representatives of the Degree Completion Program. Officials hope to have a formal in-person ceremony next semester when the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society was established in 1946 to honor superior scholarship and leadership to adult students. It is the largest and oldest chapter-based honor society for full and part-time adult students, with chapters at more than 250 colleges and universities. Inductees are listed below with their cities of residence, majors and faculty sponsors. Lisandro Bermudez Castaneda, of Lincolnton, N.C., computer information systems major, Lily XiaoLauren Bradley, of Shelby, N.C., elementary education major, Donna SuttleRachel Byrd, of Hays, N.C., business administration major, Earl GodfreyAllyson Costner, of Bessemer City, N.C., accounting major, Darin SpencerSarah Feaster, of Gastonia, N.C., nursing major, Melissa McNeillyAmber Harrill, of Rutherfordton, N.C., nursing major, Brittany HudginsLeanne Hindman, of Denver, N.C., management major, Earl GodfreyLindsey Lane, of Mooresboro, N.C., birth-kindergarten education major, Lane WessonSarah Mosteller, of Casar, N.C., birth-kindergarten education major, Lori NanneyAmber Neill-Swaney, of Hudson, N.C., human services major, Erin CookErika Newsom, of Kannapolis, N.C., nursing major, Candice RomeRoger Queen, of Millers Creek, N.C., criminal justice major, Homer CraigJennifer Reyes, of Forest City, N.C., nursing major, Nicole BeaverMansi Shah, of Morrisville, N.C., nursing major, Tina LewisMackenzie Tilley, of Elkin, N.C., accounting major, Earl Godfrey Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. Gardner-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.
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