Will Music Professor From A University In South Carolina Win A Grammy?
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 08: A view of a GRAMMY statue on stage during GRAMMY Legacies and Looking Ahead at Jay Pritzker Pavilion on August 08, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
For anyone passionate about music, one of the highlights of their career is being recognized with a Grammy award. Although awards don’t define us, it’s always nice to be recognized by your peers for a job well done. And, that dream could be a reality for a music professor from a university in South Carolina. According to WBTW, Coastal Carolina University music professor Eric Schultz just received a Grammy nomination.
This story immediately caught my eye of course because my son attends Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. But, it’s also refreshing to see positive recognition for educators who really seem to connect with students.
The report points out Schultz getting the nod is a huge honor and places him among the top 10% in his area of expertise. The Music Educator award pays tribute to educators, such as Schultz, who make lasting and significant impacts in the field. There were more than 2000 nominees from which he was chosen to be a quarterfinalist.
Furthermore, the music professor says he feels he resonates with students because he’s “really vulnerable” with them. And, that allows them to feel they can share with him too. Also, beyond simple academic processes such as tests and the like, Schultz prefers to lean on his passion for music.
So, what’s next? In September we find out who semifinalists will be. Then, the winners get the recognition during the 2024 Grammy Awards. Congratulations to music professor Eric Schultz on his Grammy nomination. And, we wish him the best in bringing home the win! Read more for the full story on Eric and his teaching philosophy.
List: Best South Carolina Colleges And Universities
What are the best colleges in South Carolina? There’s no perfect college because no one student wants or needs the exact same things. What makes a particular academic institution stand out to one person may be exactly what another doesn’t want. And choosing which school that is can be a daunting task. Even creating a list of universities to visit and apply to can be overwhelming. That’s why Niche creates its Best Colleges rankings each year. And they have released their rankings for 2022-2023.
The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. The ranking compares more than 1,000 top colleges and universities in the U.S. This year’s rankings have reduced the weight of ACT/SAT scores to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
Best Colleges In South Carolina
So back to South Carolina. We’ve got some major recognizable names when it comes to universities. But you can probably guess the top 2, it’s the two largest schools in the state and with the most prolific sports teams. Like many states, sports are a big driver for many of the dozens of colleges and universities across the state of South Carolina. It was a huge factor in my college selection. One that was the best decision I ever made. But returning to academics, South Carolina has options of all sizes including large research universities, midsize colleges, and small private liberal arts colleges. You can choose an institution in a big city, a small town, the mountains, or the beach.
Keep reading to see where your school made the list. You’ll find the top 20 schools ranked 20-1. R
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
