NGU’s Karah Barry Named SCICU Student of the Year
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Tigerville, SC–South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) recently named North Greenville University (NGU) senior Karah Barry the 2024 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year.
Honoring the combined legacies of leadership at SCICU and the S.C. Tuition Grants Commission, the award recognizes academic achievement and campus/community involvement of S.C. Tuition Grants recipients. The award includes a $3,000 scholarship.
Barry, who is double majoring in criminal justice and psychology at NGU, expressed her gratitude for the S.C. Tuition Grant.
“The grant allows me to focus more on my education, extracurricular activities, and future plans, rather than worrying about finances,” she said.
Maintaining a 4.0 GPA each semester, Barry has also made a significant impact in the through student leadership roles.
She serves as the president of the Criminal Justice and Legal Studies National Honor Society, a first-year experience mentor, and assists students struggling with academics as a tutor/member of the Writing Lab.
Barry is also involved in her community. She spends time volunteering with Wren Hospice in Greenville, helping elementary students grow in their faith at the Children of Mary Religion Camp, doing local litter pickups, and working with Friends of the Reedy River.
Following graduation, Barry plans to attend law school with the long-term goal of becoming an attorney and advocating for marginalized populations and promoting justice within the legal field.
“SCICU is proud to honor Karah with the Student of the Year scholarship,” said Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for development and campus services. “Her academic achievements and leadership in the community are an inspiration to all of us and demonstrate the superior preparation students receive at North Greenville and all SCICU member institutions.”
Each year, the McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year scholarship recipient is selected from rising junior or senior applicants attending one of SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities. All applicants must also be S.C. Tuition Grant recipients.
