South Carolina State University proudly announces the induction of Kyrie White into the prestigious Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College as a Clyburn Scholar.
Hailing from North Augusta, South Carolina, White exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and service, making him an outstanding addition to the Honors College community.
“Kyrie’s dedication to academic excellence, coupled with his outstanding leadership and service, embodies the heart of the Clyburn Honors College,” said Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr., Honors College dean. “His achievements in nuclear engineering and his commitment to mentorship and collaboration position him as a role model and an inspiration to his peers. We are eager to support his journey and see him reach even greater heights at South Carolina State University.”
White is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering with an impressive 3.7 GPA and is on track to graduate in May 2027. He holds associate degrees in science and arts from Aiken Technical College, where he graduated with a 3.6 GPA.
His coursework at SC State includes Introduction to nuclear engineering, circuit analysis, modern physics, and AutoCAD, showcasing his dedication to rigorous, industry-relevant studies.
Beyond academics, White has developed an array of valuable skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, MATLAB, JavaScript, AutoCAD, and GIS. His conflict resolution abilities and commitment to collaboration set him apart as a well-rounded scholar prepared to excel in the engineering field.
White’s leadership journey includes serving
as a teacher cadet in Aiken County Public Schools, where he mentored students, assisted teachers, and supported third grade reading initiatives. He also promoted the value of Advanced Placement courses as an AP Ambassador, encouraging his peers to challenge themselves academically.
His achievements and contributions have earned him multiple honors, including Dean’s List recognition, the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, and active membership in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the American Nuclear Society, Phi Theta Kappa, and the National Honors Society.
As a Clyburn Scholar, White joins a distinguished group of students dedicated to academic success, leadership, and community impact, embodying the values championed by the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College.
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Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations now open
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. There are more than 4,700 drop-off locations open around the country.
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more than three decades. In 2024, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible
expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a stepby-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.
“Samaritan’s Purse is committed to taking the Gospel to hard-to-reach places—whether its responding to a disaster or sharing God’s love through the power of a simple shoebox,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “You can show kids in need the true meaning of Christmas this year through a shoebox gift. Please prayerfully consider packing a shoebox this year.”
Participants can use the online lookup tool to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. It is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the
drop off.
For more information, call 704-583-1463, or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.
