Mari Pressley, Author at My TJ Now

Winthrop Active Minds raises awareness about pandemic-related racism

Mari Pressley

Winthrop Active Minds broadcasted a pre-recorded panel discussion originally hosted by the National Active Minds organization on Nov. 19. The event was provided to raise awareness about what minority groups…

Faculty members take courses to better their online teaching methods

Mari Pressley

Winthrop professors participated in two online teaching certification courses to improve their online teaching methods — this comes as a result of the growing need for online classes this school…

Winthrop engages first-generation students

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Winthrop University’s Division of Student Affairs hosted the second annual First-Generation College Students Celebration Week which aimed to engage first-generation students with approximately one-third of Winthrop students identifying as first-generation…

Mandatory furlough impacts students

Mari Pressley

Winthrop put a mandatory furlough into effect from Sept. 1 through June 30, 2021, a decision that was made to reduce costs without interfering with students and programs. “The reason…

Model UN provides leadership opportunities amidst COVID-19

Mari Pressley

The Winthrop University Model United Nations program continues to give students the opportunity to hone their communication, problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skills, all while faring with COVID-19. Model UN is…

CAS updates tech policy

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The once-named Policy for Appropriate Use of Hand-held and Wireless Technology in Winthrop University’s College of Arts and Sciences has recently been revised, giving it a new title: Policy for…

Homecoming goes virtual

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Homecoming week this year will be held virtually as COVID-19 protocols are administered throughout the university — a change that may allow for alumni from all over to participate in…

Intersectionality, raising awareness about minorities within minorities

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The term “intersectionality” has not made it into typical everyday language quite yet. Older generations tend to be unaware of the term and its meaning, while younger generations are familiar…

Winthrop partners with the Common App

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This year, all Winthrop University first-year and transfer applicants are able to submit their applications through the Common Application, a website for college applicants to apply to multiple schools with the use of one central application. Vice President of Access and Enrollment Management Eduardo Prieto…

Reflecting on the centennial of women’s suffrage

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On Sept. 17, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program hosted the first event as part of the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Series. With 100 participants, the event was held via…