Bryn Eddy, Author at My TJ Now

How the pandemic has impacted suicide rates

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Suicide rates nationwide in 2020 varied amongst races, ages and socioeconomic groups, according to a study done at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. “The coronavirus pandemic has…

Ebenezer Park renovations making significant strides

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Renovations on Rock Hill’s Ebenezer Park were scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2020 but are still underway and nearing completion, according to Pat Morrison, park superintendent. “We…

WU Professors help develop African American history curriculum

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Three Winthrop professors are working together to provide instructional materials for fifth grade teachers that focus on African American healthcare professionals, inventors and scientists as a result of a $10,000…

Professor William Fisher, a mass communication department pioneer

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Former Winthrop mass communications professor William A. Fisher, 97, passed away in his Rock Hill home on Jan. 15. He is survived by his wife of 72 years and three…

Glitch in patient portal postpones in-person attendance

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Professors across campus received an influx of erroneous non-compliance notifications on Monday, Jan. 20 pertaining to the required COVID-19 test results that all Winthrop students were required to upload to…

TraCE, the new transfer student portal

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Potential Winthrop transfer students now have quick and easy access to information regarding which of their credits from their previous school will be transferable should they choose to enroll at…

More on The Winthrop Plan

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The future of Winthrop University is looking bright as The Winthrop Plan returns in full swing, promising to promote diversity, competitive programs, campus beautification and financial stability. The Winthrop Plan…

President Hynd receives pay raise

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In 2020, Winthrop University President George Hynd, as well as the entire Winthrop community, experienced many hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university’s budget was stretched rather thin, placing…

Remembering Nicholas Paul Firimonte

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Nicholas Paul Firimonte, a senior music composition major at Winthrop, passed away on Dec. 17, 2020. He was both admired and beloved by his friends and professors and was an…

TRiO receives $1.4 million in funding

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During Interim President George Hynd’s State of the University address on Wednesday, Nov. 18, he said, “TRiO received continued funding for five years to the tune of $1.4 million.” TRiO…