NGU Legacy

With more than 24,000 alumni making an impact across the United States and around the world, North Greenville University is equipping students to be transformational leaders for church and society.

Whether it’s in the operating room, on the mission field, in the board room, or in the classroom, our graduates are using their talents to become difference makers in their fields.

NGU is a launching pad for your career. Our alumni network will provide you with personal and professional connections that will help you navigate your calling.

Former America’s Got Talent Semifinalist and 2016 NGU Alum Lachuné Boyd shares a little of her journey during a recent trip to Tigerville.

Stories from our Alumni

Kasie Thomas ’22

“So many people poured into me while I was at North Greenville University. Now, I can serve as a vessel to others in my workplace and pour into them.”

Those reflections are from Kasie Thomas, graduated from NGU in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus in broadcasting. Thomas received NGU’s 2024 Young Alumni award.

“I was genuinely surprised. I’m so blessed and honored that someone would think of me for an award like this. I know there are some incredible alums out there, so I am truly blessed to have been chosen,” she said.

Thomas seen plenty of success in her short broadcasting career. She is currently working at WLBT Three On Your Side in Jackson, Mississippi. Thomas is a sports reporter for the news station. She covers sports games, individual athletes and sporting breaking news.

“I still feel like I’m in the beginning stages of my career,” she said.

Thomas expressed how she is constantly learning and growing in her discipline.

“There are still many things that I want to accomplish, and I definitely feel like this is only the start to me achieving my goals,” she said.

Thomas hopes she is able to climb the ladder and end up working for a major television network in sports. “As long as I get to cover various sports and tell the stories of different athletes, I’m happy,” she said.

She credits her alma mater, NGU, for providing her a place to learn and grow. She said, “There are so many different things that I learned while at NGU that allowed me to become the women that I am.”

One of the lessons she learned at North Greenville was time management. Thomas was an NGU athlete on the women’s volleyball team. She was required to balance classes, internships and side jobs.

Through NGU, she said, “I learned how I can bring Christ into my work setting.”

During Thomas’ time at NGU, she had the honor of being named Miss North Greenville in 2020. This was a big moment for Thomas. This also led her to represent North Greenville at Miss South Carolina. Thomas said, “It allowed me to share with so many people the great things about being at the university (NGU).”

Being a student in the NGU School of Communication, Thomas looks upon her time with the professors and their classes with gratefulness. “Everyone was always so intentional and truly wanted to see everyone succeed. I am so blessed to have had them because I genuinely would not be where I am today without them,” she said.

Jeremiah Bogan ’20

Jeremiah Bogan has been chasing his dream of being in the National Football League (NFL) since he was a kid. “Football has basically been the structure of my whole life,” he said. “I’ve been playing since I was 5 years old. I wanted to play in the NFL. I also loved the idea of being able to build teams and put together the puzzle pieces.”

Bogan played his college football at North Greenville University (NGU), where he graduated with a degree in Sport Management in 2020.

“North Greenville helped me push myself,” Bogan said. “I grew so much as a person during my time at NGU. I’ve loved the school more and more each year that I become further removed because I’m seeing so many things that were instilled in me that have helped me get to where I am now.” After earning his Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bogan started chasing his dream from a different angle. Bogan has served in roles with college football programs including UNLV, Pittsburgh, Liberty, LSU, and UCONN. He also served as the National Scout for the East-West Shrine Bowl. “I know people look at my resume and notice that I’ve bounced around pretty fast. Honestly, it’s all happened a lot faster than I thought. When I was a player, I fell more in love with the training and the process of getting better, and not necessarily the results,” Bogan said.

The results, however, led Bogan to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he joined as a Scouting Assistant in June. “The NFL is something that I’ve always thought about and worked towards,” he said. “The more time you spend in football, the more you understand how good that structure is for you. That discipline has transformed my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the work ethic that it taught me.” Bogan attributes his success to investing in each team along the way.

“I always tell people to grow where their feet are planted,” he said. “Don’t try to look too far ahead. That’s what I’ve tried to do. If you’ll put your head down and do the work, the next thing you know, you’ll look up and see a door open for you. You don’t always have to step through that door, but opportunity will be there.”

Bogan said his faith has been important for him as he navigates each new season. “God calls me to serve every day,” he said. “That’s what I’m thinking about when I wake up in the morning. Serving others. Sure, you’re in a space where everyone comes from different backgrounds and believes in different things, but you have can still be that light for others and serve them.” “Growing up, you didn’t really see athletes professing Christ,” Bogan continued. “I always told myself that if I ever got a platform that big, I would be one of those vessels that showed you can reach these heights without having to hide your faith or sacrifice who you are as a person.” Bogan regularly uses the phrase “God did” on his social media accounts, reminding himself that the Lord has been with him each step of the way. “It’s the idea that every time you get down on yourself or things don’t go your way, maybe your plan shifted, you have to remember what God did,” he said. “Even during times I didn’t believe God was working in my life, you can look back and see that He did. He remains true to the promises He makes and He will forever.”

Hobart Lewis ’23

“Leaders have to be able to equip those around them with the tools they need to do the job. They also have to be willing to pick the tools up and do the work themselves.”

Those are reflections from Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis, who has served the county in this role since 2020.

“I didn’t need a degree. I’d reached the pinnacle of any goal I’d ever set for myself in law enforcement. I wasn’t looking to get a college degree, and I wasn’t looking at North Greenville,” he said.

“The Lord just had other plans.”

Lewis cited Senator Tim Scott’s police reform bill, introduced in 2020, as the reason he decided to return to school.

“Part of that reform bill was that every deputy we hired had to have at least an associate’s degree or military service,” Lewis said.

The United States military veteran harkened back to a phrase he frequently told voters on the campaign trail.

“I ran on the fact that I would never ask somebody to do something that I wouldn’t do,” he said. “I couldn’t ask new hires to come in with a degree and not have one myself.”

Lewis found North Greenville and never looked back. He graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice in December of 2023.

“I’m very thankful to have picked a university that was local, inside the county, and based on religious beliefs that aligned with mine,” he said. “The education has been valuable, and I’ve certainly sharpened my skills. The professors and other students took a vested interest in me and my success, and I was able to accomplish something that I’m extremely proud of.”

While the road has been challenging at times, it has also been rewarding.

“Sheriff Lewis been able to bring his life experience, his campaign experience, and his administrative experience to the classes and to the discussion boards,” said Dr. Marti Glass, director for adult and professional studies at NGU. “The program is really designed for working professionals. It’s taught by people who have actually worked in the field. These are professionals who have been out there and know what it’s like to be in the line of duty.”

Joined by his family and fellow law enforcement officers, Lewis was presented with a diploma on Monday, December 11 at the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

“School has been a challenge on top of the very busy three and a half years I’ve had as sheriff,” Lewis said. “With as much stress as it can bring, studying at North Greenville has been a great outlet for me. I’ve had some tough days, but this has been a great way to end those days—connecting with like-minded people who want to serve the community. Pursuing this degree has made me a better person and a better leader for the sheriff’s office.”

As the Class of 2023 prepares for their future endeavors, Sheriff Lewis is doing the same.

“To be honest, I really don’t want to stop,” he said. “I would love to continue learning and improving my skills, I’m not sure where this ends for me.”