Student body pleased with new website
CARSON MYERS, STAFF WRITER
Every year, hundreds of high schoolers think about applying to NGU because it is where ‘Christ makes the difference.’ Having a good-looking website helps, too.
Many marketing experts theorize that individuals get their first impression of an institution by looking at a website. Last week, North Greenville University launched ngu.edu, a redesigned website representing the different organizations within the school. Ngu.edu has many new features that the old website did not have; however, the interface is straightforward and easy to navigate.
The redesigned web page is one of many steps the university is taking to improve its appearance in the marketplace of higher learning institutions. During a visit to campus for the Red Carpet Film Festival, renowned producer Phil Cooke stressed the importance of a school’s web presence during a speech.
“Visibility is just as important as ability. If an institution does not have a solid media presence, they will not be taken seriously,” said Cooke.
Students and faculty hope that NGU’s web presence will be competitive and professional for years to come.
The website, revealed on April 4, has received a lot of positive feedback from faculty and students. Here are what some of them have to say.
Photo courtesy of Adam Parker.
“I like how the new website maps out different majors. It makes it a lot easier for prospective students to decide what classes they might want to take.”
–Adam Parker, Junior
Photo courtesy of Hannah Hunter.
“The old website was in desperate need of an overhaul, so I definitely approve of the updated design. [The new website] is much more practical and clean looking.”
–Hannah Hunter, Senior
Photo courtesy of Carson Myers.
“The graphics on the new website really portray unity among the student body. I think it represents NGU’s Christian heritage as well.”
–Alex Gore, Freshman
Photo courtesy of Carson Myes
“The new website is really easy to navigate. Unlike the old website, it doesn’t look like it’s from a previous decade.”
-TJ Luikart, Junior
Photo courtesy of Grace Watson.
“I like the new website a lot more than the old one. Navigating it is much more manageable. The new design is great as well.”
-Grace Watson, Sophomore
