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ACHEL BROWN chose William Carey University in Hattiesburg because she got a boatload of scholarship money for doing so. That was only one reason, though. The other had to do with her major and what her chosen profession would eventually be. “The majority of it was because of the Christian environment; and with a psychology major, I wanted to have that Christian environment,” she said. Brown, a senior from Columbus, feels at home in the tight-knit atmosphere at Carey. “I love the people here,” said Brown, who wants to practice marriage and family therapy as a licensed counselor. “You can walk around and know people’s faces, you don’t get lost in the crowd, but at the same time there’s still space for you have your distance and your privacy. It offers the best of both a small and big school.” Brown has straight-forward advice to anybody who has either decided to attend Carey or is considering doing so: don’t sit on an island. Take advantage of every opportunity to branch out, because you won’t regret it. “Make sure you get involved,” she said. “There are tons of different organizations across the entire campus you can get involved with. We have student government, sororities, clubs and organizations. That’s a great way to meet fellow students and you can make lifelong friends.”
ILLIAM CAREY University has its origins in Poplarville when W. I. Thames opened Pearl River Boarding School in 1892. Pearl River Boarding School offered elementary, preparatory and some college work. Operating for decades as Mississippi Woman’s College, it was renamed in honor of the founder of modern missions in 1954 when the school became coeducational. The dramatic developments over the years demonstrate that William Carey University has accepted William Carey’s challenging motto: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” William Carey University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor, master, specialist, and the doctor of osteopathic medicine degrees. WCU offers baccalaureate degrees in the areas of the arts and letters; education and natural and behavioral sciences; business; religion; music; and nursing. The M.B.A., M.Ed., M.S. in psychology, M.Ed. in music and M.S. in biomedical science, and M.S.N. degrees and a specialist degree in elementary education are also offered. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine has been a
part of the Hattiesburg school’s curriculum since fall 2010. The main campus in Hattiesburg is set on 140 acres. William Carey University on the Coast is located on the new Tradition Campus off Highway 67 in Biloxi. The School of Nursing has a site on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Three trimesters of 11 weeks each comprise the academic year. Two summer sessions are also offered. WCU offers many activities for the more than 3,200 students enrolled. Active campus organizations include the Student Government Association, Baptist Student Union, AfricanAmerican Cultural Society, Delta Omicron Fraternity, Serampore Players and social clubs. WCU also has a strong intramural program, offering students the opportunity to play basketball, flag football, soccer, softball and volleyball in a friendly setting. Athletic teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Southern States Athletic Conference. The institution sponsors 14 intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country and track for men, and softball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country and track for women. – CLAY CHANDLER
» WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY » www.wmcarey.edu » Address: 498 Tuscan Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 » Phone: 601-318-6051 » Founded: 1892 » Average annual tuition: $10,200 » Average annual housing cost: $4,050 » Financial Aid: FAFSA » Enrollment: 4,146 » Faculty-to-student ratio: 1:13 » Average ACT: 24 » Average SAT: not available » Popular majors: Business; nursing; education; medicine;
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psychology » President: Tommy King » Director of Admissions: Alissa King, admissions@wmcarey.edu » Branch campuses: Biloxi, Slidell, La. » Famous alumni: Philip Fortenberry, pianist and recording artist; L. Joseph Lee, Mississippi Court of Appeals; John Stephenson, former pro baseball player and coach; former Miss Mississippis Wanda Geddie Bricker, Dianne Evans Kennedy and Bobbye Wood Covalt » What is the most important thing a parent
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needs to know about your school? William Carey University offers a quality education in a secure and nurturing Christian environment where service is an important component of academics. » What is the coolest thing a potential student should know about your school? Common Grounds Coffee House, on the Hattiesburg campus, serves great coffee and provides a friendly location for student gatherings. DISCLAIMER: The information for the school profile was taken from the institution’s web site, and was assumed to be accurate at publication.
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