Sam Hyatt

05

Apr

Behind ‘Pippin’: Winthrop “actors never cease to amaze”

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop theatre department students performed “Pippin” after attending rehearsals since February. The show is based on the book by Roger O. Hirson. The performances were held from Wednesday March 29,…

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26

Mar

Shardae Nelson-Johnson is “excited about our plans to increase awareness about disability and access through programming intended for all students”

Sam Hyatt

Shardae Nelson-Johnson was promoted to director of the office of accessibility at the end of February. Before receiving the promotion, Nelson-Johnson was the coordinator of the Office of Accessibility (OA). …

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20

Mar

Alumni Spotlight – Corrine Whipple spent last years of college at home due to COVID-19

Sam Hyatt

Corrine Whipple, an alumni of the class of 2021, spent the last part of her time at Winthrop taking classes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “I did not mind…

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20

Mar

Winthrop hosts Movement Conference

Sam Hyatt

Over the weekend, Winthrop University welcomed students and scholars on campus to present their work at the university’s “Movement Conference: Movement(s) in a Dynamic World: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” on Feb. 22,…

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20

Mar

Gary Simrill was both a traditional and non-traditional student at Winthrop

Sam Hyatt

Gary Simrill, a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 46th district and Winthrop alumni, spent his time at Winthrop as both a traditional and non-traditional student due…

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27

Feb

Alumni Spotlight – Anna Grace McLaughlin remembers eating Popeye’s on campus with friends before replaces with CFA

Sam Hyatt

Anna Grace McLaughlin, an alumni from the class of 2018 and 2020, learned about herself while a student at Winthrop University. “During my time at Winthrop, I learned who I…

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23

Feb

Why should we have diversity in the literature we are reading?

Sam Hyatt

As Black history month comes to an end, it is important to remember that we should continue seeking out literature by Black authors and adding diversity to what we are…

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22

Feb

National Student Volunteer Day

Sam Hyatt

National Student Volunteer Day is coming up on Feb. 20, 2023, and there are numerous opportunities for Winthrop students to volunteer around the Rock Hill area. “Volunteering is important because…

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21

Feb

Why are some students anti-Valentines Day?

Sam Hyatt

Valentine’s Day, also known as the day of love, is one that has mixed feelings. Some people enjoy the holiday as they buy candies and flowers for their loved ones,…

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