Posted on Friday, August 29, 2025
Through team environments in Greek Life and Football, junior Tito Hernandez has learned about the importance of displaying compassion on campus and out in the community.
“I like being able to be someone that a person can come to if they have a problem,” he said.
Originally an Accountancy major, Hernandez said he felt his interests aligned more with Marketing & Entrepreneurship and that adding the Human Resources Management minor seemed like a natural fit.
“I had a meeting with my Advisor and realized that my love for leading and speaking would direct me into switching my major into Marketing & Entrepreneurship,” he said. “I was interested in the Human Resources minor because I like managing and interacting with people.”
Among the new programs at LC, the Human Resources Management minor was created for students who are seeking to add a minor to support their major interests, according to Dr. Julian Rierson, Assistant Professor of Business Management.
“It meets a growing need within the community for human resources professionals as new businesses move into the area and existing businesses expand,” he said.
When he is not in class, Hernandez is serving as President of Alpha Delta Gamma, an Orientation Leader, a Student Ambassador and a member of LC Miracle’s Morale Team. Of these commitments, he said that LC Miracle holds a personal connection.
“It is very significant to me because it allows me to give back to a cause that has helped my brother out tremendously with providing care for him these past three to four years,” Hernandez said. “My little brother has influenced me by showing me the ability to never give up. No matter how tired or hurt he is, he still pushes through his disease with a smile on his face.”
When encountering challenges, Hernandez said attacking them head-on is his go-to approach.
“I have been faced with personal and academic struggles, and I learned that diving headfirst into the problem is the best way to fix it,” he said.
During his time at LC, he said Dr. Kerry Kenner, Associate Vice President of Student Experience, Dean of Students and Director of Housing & Student Life, and Kelli Tolbert, Assistant Director of Housing, have been among his trusted mentors to go to for support.
“They have offered guidance to help me shape my future, encouraged me to take on leadership positions to assist in my growth and talked to me when I needed advice,” Hernandez said.
He shared why prospective students should consider LC.
“Students should come to LC because of the community we bring here,” Hernandez said. “The campus community brought me in with open arms. They make sure to check on us and nurture our path toward success.”
Sunday Night Worship
8 p.m., Chapel
Sports Management Club: JJ Kuerzi, Troup County Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, Sept. 2
11 a.m., Dickson Assembly Room
S’more Information: Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday, Sept. 2
7 p.m., Caswell Plaza
2026 Study Away Information Session
Thursday, Sept. 4
11 a.m., Bailey Room
2-Brandt Briggs, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
3-John Tures, Political Science
3-Melinda Pomeroy-Black, Biology
8-Journey Oden, Admissions
9-Nickie Cauthen, Biology
14-Laurie Ragan, Human Resources
15-Natalie Magouirk, Information Technology
16-Pam Cox, Human Resources (Payroll)
16-Ratoya Mason, Counseling
17-Margaret Reneke, Art & Design
18-Cindi Bearden, Business Administration & Accountancy
21-Shelia Scott, President’s Office
27-Ronald Stafford, Information Technology
28-Baley Coleman, Athletics (Baseball)
Football
The Panthers begin their season on the road on Saturday, Sept. 6, when they travel to Point University for an 8 p.m. game. The team will open at home the following week against Berry College on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at Callaway Stadium.
Men’s Soccer
LC opens its season on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Pensacola, Florida, for a 5 p.m. game against the Pensacola Christian College Eagles. They’ll begin their home schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 2, when they host Toccoa Falls College in a 5:00 p.m. matchup.
Women’s Soccer
The Panthers will begin their season on Saturday, Aug. 30, when they host Berry College in a 6 p.m. game at Panther Field. The CCS opener will come on Sept. 20 when the team travels to Agnes Scott College for a 5 p.m. match.
Volleyball
LC kicks off its home schedule on Wednesday, Sept. 3, when they host the Panthers of Clark Atlanta University in a 7 p.m. match. The team will open CCS play on Sept. 20 when they travel to Belhaven University for a 1 p.m. match against the Blazers.
(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)
Friday, Aug. 29 – Volleyball vs. Mississippi University for Women (@Oglethorpe), 4:30 p.m., Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Men’s Golf at Transylvania Men’s Fall Invitational, Lexington, Kentucky
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Volleyball vs. LeTourneau University (@Oglethorpe), 11 a.m., Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Volleyball vs. St. Catherine University (@Oglethorpe), 2 p.m., Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Volleyball at Oglethorpe University, 4 p.m., Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Men’s Soccer at Pensacola Christian, 5 p.m., Pensacola, Florida
Saturday, Aug. 30 – Women’s Soccer (Home) vs. Berry College, 6 p.m., Panther Field
Sunday, Aug. 31 – Men’s Golf at Transylvania Men’s Fall Invitational, Lexington, Kentucky
Tuesday, Sept. 2 – Men’s Soccer (Home) vs. Toccoa Falls College, 5 p.m., Panther Field
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Volleyball (Home) vs. Clark Atlanta University, 7 p.m., Richter Gym
Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Women’s Soccer at Point University, 7 p.m., West Point, Georgia
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Women’s Soccer at Warren Wilson College, 3 p.m., Asheville, North Carolina
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