In the summer of 2020, the Carter Center for Academic Success, formerly known as the Academic Resources Center, received a facelift thanks to alumnus Maury Carter ’53 and his family.

“Seven siblings from my generation were Ferrum scholars,” said Carter. “Ferrum College provided more than a college textbook education. Taught there was an outstanding education, but equally important: compassion.”

“It is an exciting time for those of us who work in the Carter Center for Academic Success,” said Dean of Student Success and Assistant Professor David Wiggins. “Now the Carter Center is even more beautiful and functional. The students are thankful for a place where they can study individually or collectively, get peer-assisted tutoring, and learn new skills to help them with their academic success. We are very grateful to the Carter family for their gift.” 

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By Dustin Wyatt | Growthspotter | Nov 21, 2022 at 5:10 pm

When land investor Jim Dowd began eyeing property on the east side of Boggy Creek Road 12 years ago with new apartment and commercial development in mind, Orange County suggested he set his sights elsewhere.
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But the forward-thinking Dowd wasn’t deterred. With urban development activity starting to fill in much of the Lake Nona area and the opposite side of Boggy Creek Road, Dowd and his business partner, Daryl Carter, felt it was only a matter of time before the county changed its tune and allowed apartment construction to the east.

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