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The world needs visionaries. Those who are able to imagine what’s possible and chart a course to get there.

More than 150 years ago, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ broke down barriers in higher education, making it the first South Carolina university open to all regardless of race. Today, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ continues to welcome exemplary students of all races and genders who demonstrate a passion to change not only their own circumstances, but to change the world as well.

We believe that most leaders are made, not born. Furthermore, we believe that students with passion, integrity and a willingness to work hard have an innate capacity to become visionary leaders. As a »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ student, you be challenged to realize your full potential, leaving here with an unparalleled education that will serve you well in graduate school, in a career – and in life.

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Diamond Y. Tyler

Nov 9, 2016, 08:08 AM
The people and opportunities that I have encountered at »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ have changed my life in a positive way that has ultimately helped to mold me into a driven, focused, intelligent, and poised young woman. I am thankful that I chose »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ.
First Name:
Diamond
Last Name:
Tyler
Graduation_Year:
2020
Diamond was recently named Miss Orangeburg County 2017. Diamond has a passion for community development and hopes to leave a legacy of love for the Orangeburg and the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ communities.

Diamond is currently implementing what she learns in her music courses through her platform "Me and My Shadow", a platform supporting after school art programs. She advocates for area youth to invest in their creative talents and encourages youth to participate in courses such as painting, drama, chorus and dance.

"Having after school programs is priceless and truly pivotal. I believe in supporting children and investing in their futures," stated Diamond.

Hometown

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Area of Study

Music Performance, concentration Voice

Extracurricular Activities

  • »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Concert Choir
  • Alpha Kappa Mu
  • Pi Kappa Lambda
  • Various Community Service Projects
  • Professional Musician
  • Miss Orangeburg County 2017

Future Career Plans

To become an International Opera Singer for the Metropolitan Opera Company and a Licensed Mortician.

 »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Student Diamond Y. Tyler

Major

  • 2,200
    »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's all-time high enrollment of students
  •  »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ international student
  • 43
    »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ students, faculty and staff hail from 43 countries
  • 83 percent
    »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ faculty holding terminal degrees in their fields
  •  »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ professor
  • 11
    »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Panther teams in the CIAA and the NCAA Division II
  •  »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ athletes
  • 37/4/7
    37 undergraduate majors and 4 graduate degrees and 7 online degrees
  •  »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ student
  • 14:1
    Student to faculty ratio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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