CBC PROFILE: CBC Honors Seven in White Coat Ceremony

      The Central Baptist College Math and Science Department recognized seven students for their academic excellence by awarding them with white coats in a private ceremony held Monday, April 1. This event marked the 12^th White Coat Ceremony to be held by the college. Each student achieved academic excellence, completed rigorous academic requirements set forth by Math and Science Department faculty and was approved as a recipient for their white coat.

      “At most institutions, the white coat ceremony is a rite of passage; it is a way of welcoming new students into the medical profession,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gary McAllister. “At Central Baptist College, the white coat symbolizes the high expectations science faculty have for their students. This ceremony is intended to impress upon our students the need to excel in their study of science, to love others, show compassion and to pursue their profession with diligence and integrity.”

      The 2024 ceremony included a prayer of blessing led by Assistant Professor of Mathematics Amber Smith and the presentation of the honorees and their white coats by department faculty and the 2023 white coat members.

      The 2024 White Coat Class is listed below with their major:

      • Eliza Derryberry, Associate of Arts Science Emphasis;

      • Kyle Germann, Bachelor of Science in Biology;

         • Cameron Hardin, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences;

         • Ashley Henderson, Bachelor of Science in Biology;

         • Hannah Long, Bachelor of Arts in Biology;

         • Allie McWhorter, Bachelor of Science in Biology; and

         • Madalyn Tubbs, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

      Central Baptist College Math and Science Department faculty include Math and Science Department Chair and Professor of Science Judy Gabbard, Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Katherine Gasaway, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Rachel Scott and Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Mi-Seon Seong.

      From the Math and Science Department, Central Baptist College offers the following bachelor’s degrees:

      • Bachelor of Arts in Biology,

      • Bachelor of Science in Biology,

      • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and

      • Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences.

      Additionally, minors are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Math and Science. To learn more about the Math and Science Department at Central Baptist College visit cbc.edu or contact CBC Admissions at admissions@cbc.edu or (501) 329-6873.

Fall Semester Registration

      Spring is here, and so is fall registration! Current students will now be able to meet with their faculty advisors and set their fall 2024 schedule.

      Incoming students that are working through the enrollment process will also be registering for classes the following week. In addition to creating their schedules, they will also register for an orientation event called Connect Day. This extremely helpful event will prepare students and parents for success. The following dates have been set — April 23 and June 12. More dates will be released in the coming weeks. To learn more about Connect Days, visit cbc.edu/connect.

      High School Seniors that have not started the enrollment process, there is still time to apply! Visit cbc.edu/apply to start the application process. Contact admissions at admissions@cbc.edu or call (501) 329-6873 with any questions.