Gabriela Griggs

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Man on The Street: Indivisible Fountain Park protest

Gabriela Griggs

Winthrop alumna Marie McDow (71’) was just one of the many Rock Hill citizens who gathered on the streets of the city’s downtown Monday afternoon to protest, frustrated with the…

Winthrop’s Week-Long Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Taking a New Shape

Gabriela Griggs

What existed before as a series of service opportunities, to become legacy oriented and more informative. Since 2000, Winthrop University has made efforts to observe MLK Day “as a day…

Election Season Spotlight: Local Candidates

Gabriela Griggs

October 31, 2024 Get some background in the local candidates running for office in York County. With the 2024 presidential election soon coming to a close, it can be easy…

Winthrop History Professor Eddie Lee Receives Prestigious Award from Governor Henry McMaster

Gabriela Griggs

October 1o, 2024 The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor achievable in the state of South Carolina. It is presented to South Carolinians in recognition of exceptional…

23 Years Later: What September 11th On Winthrop University’s Campus Looks Like in 2024

Gabriela Griggs

September 19, 2024 The establishment of three brand new memorial events has brought forth a new air of unity across campus, allowing locals, students, and faculty to join in remembering…