THE REINHARDT EAGLE: Reinhardt Graduates 322 Students at Commencement Ceremony

Volume 55 | May 6, 2022

Reinhardt Graduates 322 Students at Commencement Ceremony

Even gray skies and rain couldn’t dampen the excitement that filled Ken White Stadium on the morning of May 6. Students, faculty, staff, family, and friends eagerly gathered to celebrate the 322 students receiving their associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees at Reinhardt’s 136th commencement ceremony, umbrellas and ponchos in hand.

Reinhardt University Expands Course Offerings through RIZE

Through a partnership with the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) and RIZE Education, Reinhardt is eager to launch six new concentrations in Fall 2022 for students within the McCamish School of Business and Sports Studies – Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Professional Sales, and Certified Financial Planning. Additionally, Computer Science and the areas of study previously mentioned will be available to all Reinhardt students as minors.

Meet Heather Tilden

As Communications Specialist for Reinhardt’s Office of Admissions, Heather Tilden oversees all email and print communications to students – informing them about Reinhardt events and ensuring completion of their admission files.

Georgia Rotary Student Program Offers Opportunities for International Students

Freshman Vuyelwa Vanessa Jele came from far-away Harare, Zimbabwe to the United States in the pursuit of her education. She plans to become an anesthesiologist, and thanks to a scholarship from the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP), Jele was able to take her first University steps at Reinhardt.

New Georgia State Troopers Awarded

Corporal Chadwick LeCroy Scholarship

April saw the graduation of two classes from Georgia State Patrol’s Trooper School. Trooper Ryan Townsend, graduating from the 111th Trooper School, and Trooper Matthew Davis, graduating from the 112th Trooper School, were each awarded the scholarship by Trey Drawdy, Interim Dean, School of Professional Studies, for having the highest academic average in their respective classes. The scholarship is in memory of Corporal Chadwick LeCroy who was killed in the line of duty on December 27, 2010. It provided the recipients $5,000 toward their next level of education should they choose to attend Reinhardt University.

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United Methodist Scholarship Golf Fundraiser

Support Reinhardt students at the 29th Annual United Methodist Scholarship Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 18 at the Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Golf Club in Waleska. All money raised goes directly to the Reinhardt United Methodist Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships for United Methodist students and dependents of United Methodist clergy from Georgia attending Reinhardt.

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Women's Golf Finishes 4th at AAC National Qualifier

This past Monday and Tuesday, the Women's Golf Team participated in the AAC National Qualifier Tournament at Barnsley Gardens Resort. Eight teams from the AAC were competing in the tournament with a total of 49 golfers.

Eagles Men's Tennis Receive At-Large Bid for NAIA Nationals

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 70th Annual NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 17-21, for the 18th-consecutive year.

Reinhardt Wins Men's Golf Direct Qualifier Tournament - AAC Champions!

Reinhardt punched its ticket to the NAIA Men's Golf National Championship Tournament as it won the 2022 Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Men's Golf Championships. The two-day event was held at the Barnsley Gardens Resort in Adairsville, Ga., on Monday and Tuesday.