Sherman College welcomed the Spartanburg Talent and Retention (STAR) Fellowship cohort to campus on November 7, providing participating K-12 counselors an in-depth look at opportunities available to their students in the chiropractic profession.

“Hosting the STAR Fellowship cohort on campus was an incredible opportunity to introduce local educators to the world of chiropractic,” explained Sherman President Dr. Jack Bourla. “By showing them the unique path to a doctorate of chiropractic degree at Sherman, we empower them to guide their students toward a fulfilling career that profoundly changes people’s lives.”

The program, a collaboration between One Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Academic Movement, connects local school district career development counselors to educational/career pathways and industry/community leaders so they can better understand what employers need and how their students can prepare for jobs today and tomorrow after graduating from high school.

The visit included a welcome by Sherman’s Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Karen Canup; a presentation by Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Joe Donofrio, about Sherman’s curriculum, pathways, outcomes, and chiropractic careers; and a campus tour showcasing our beautiful facilities by Student Ambassadors Taylor Houck and Peri Peeler.

Fellowship participants meet monthly from September to May to better understand future talent needs and prepare students to be Spartanburg County’s workforce of tomorrow. Scheduled sessions include topics such as education, health care, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, an internship-focused session, and more.

Sherman Chiropractic Center case doctors and students visited the Cherokee Charter Academy on October 18, sharing the wonders of the human body with young minds. Dr. Aryn Gabai, Clinic case doctor; Dr. Steven Waltner, Clinic support faculty; and DC2B students shared everything from how our bodies work to the nervous system's role in controlling and coordinating our entire body. The visit was a success, and our dedicated DC2Bs inspired a new generation of curious learners. #ShermanCollege #ChiropracticEducation #FutureHealthLeaders #NervousSystem #CherokeeCharterAcademy

Sherman College proudly supported the West Spartanburg Branch of the NAACP's 38th annual Freedom Fund Fundraising Banquet on November 9, honoring a legacy of advocacy, unity and community empowerment. Funds raised at this year's event, themed "Striving Together," support the organization's ongoing goals and programs that directly impact improvements within the community. 

Since its charter on July 3, 1980, the West Spartanburg Branch has impacted the Spartanburg community by offering educational scholarships, providing youth mentoring programs, conducting voter registration drives, and advocating for social justice. Amid the pandemic, the branch enhanced its focus on improving our communities' health through its active health committee. 

Representing Sherman at the banquet are from the left: Marquita Littleton, Davelyn Hil, Sherman Counselor, Sabrina Richardson, and Sherry McAdams.

Nothing beats a Showcase Sherman Weekend! Our student ambassadors and employees had a blast welcoming 31 exceptional prospective students and their guests to campus at our November 1-2 showcase, a high-energy, informative weekend all about Sherman. We LOVE sharing chiropractic and why Sherman College is THE best chiropractic college in the world! So far, 23 of those who attended have applied or have been accepted. Our next Showcase Sherman Weekend is January 24-25, 2025. Click the box to the right for details.

Check out photo highlights from the weekend in our Sherman Flickr album by clicking HERE.