In this undated photograph, members of the Carter family are listed on the back of the photograph as: (first row, L-R) Leon Carter ’47, Bonnie Carter Corley ’47, Maury Carter ’53; (second row, L-R) Leslie Carter ’30 and wife, Esther Cash Carter, Elaine Carter Nuckols ’43, Reavie Carter, wife of Lauren, Virgie Carter (mother), Sylvanus Carter (father); (third row, L-R) Otis Carter ’40, Donovan Carter ’40, and Lauren Carter ’28.
In the summer of 2020, the Carter Center for Academic Success, formerly known as the Academic Resources Center, received a facelift thanks to alumnus Maury Carter ’53 and his family. “Seven siblings from my generation were Ferrum scholars,” said Carter. “Ferrum College provided more than a college textbook education. Taught there was an outstanding education, but equally important: compassion.” “It is an exciting time for those of us who work in the Carter Center for Academic Success,” said Dean of Student Success David Wiggins. “Now the Carter Center is even more beautiful and functional. The students are thankful for a place where they can study individually or collectively, get peer-assisted tutoring, and learn new skills to help them with their academic success. We are very grateful to the Carter family for their gift.” 22
