SC State students explore new research and technology on university bus tour

Twenty-six students from the South Carolina State University Health Professions Society set out on a historic bus tour to Georgia on April 11.  

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- They toured professional schools including Augusta University, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and Life University in Marietta.

On day one, students toured each institution including research facilities. They were engaged in informational panel sessions during which they were able to have questions answered by the admissions staff.

On the second and third days, students participated in Life University's Leadership Weekend retreat. They toured the campus, explored novel technology, and received on-the-spot acceptances for seniors interested in chiropractic education or professional studies at Life University.

Health Professions Society is a student-led organization dedicated to developing and nourishing many health care professionals from SC State since its founding in 1970.

With prominent alumni from each institution, it only took a few phone calls for senior biology major Taryn Sparkman to orchestrate the bus tour. The trip had a successful outcome with the guidance of the advisor, Dr. James Stukes, biology faculty member Dr. Nicole Strong, and College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Transportation Dean Dr. Stanley Iheakwezu.