Campus News

Winthrop For Rent? U.S. Representative Ralph Norman’s New Office Is in The Sellers House

Zachary Bell

Norman is currently a sitting politician as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and represents South Carolina’s 5th district – which includes Rock Hill In a first for…

It’s Official: Byrnes Auditorium is Back in Business

Gabriela Griggs

Closed since 2018, Byrnes held its grand reopening concerts April 4-6 and April 9 – opening a new chapter in the auditorium’s rich history. After six years of repairs and…

Winthrop’s Model United Nations Program’s Strong Year Concludes with 49th Annual Winthrop University Model UN Conference

Clark Vilardebo

After winning big at the Southern Regional Model United Nations in Charlotte, Winthrop hosted high schools across the south from April 2-4. Winthrop is known for being a politically…

Winthrop Tuition Changes to Pure Credit Hour Pricing

Chase Duncan

University tuition will become more expensive if you’re taking more than 15 credit hours next semester Students enrolled in more than 15 academic credit hours will have to pay tuition…

Winthrop Prepares to Outsource Facilities Management

Kyan Feser

How the decision can affect staff and students as we wrap up the semester President Edward Serna plans to outsource Winthrop’s Facilities Management department, according to a press release sent…

University Unveils Four New Degree Programs, Three Concentrations for Fall 2025 Semester

Evi Houston

Additions to all four colleges reflect the growing technology industry and pressure on student career readiness and workforce integration. Winthrop University will introduce a variety of new degree programs and…

Winthrop University Now Recognized as Research College Under Carnegie Classification

Chase Duncan

WU spent over $3 million in research development in 2023, qualifying it as a nationally recognized research university Winthrop University is now recognized as a research institution under the…

Winthrop Trumpet Ensemble to Compete in National Trumpet Competition for the First Time

Evi Houston

Winthrop University’s trumpet ensemble is set to represent the state of South Carolina this March in the National Trumpet Competition at Texas Christian University (TCU). The group of seven…

DSU Halts All Student Union Led Events Over Budgetary Concerns

Clark Vilardebo

October 31, 2024 DSU President, Ethel Sakyi, discusses the events that led up to the decision to pause all programing. Student unions play a large role in the college experience,…

Planning Begins for The Renovation of Winthrop’s Ida Jane Dacus Library

Evi Houston

October 31, 2024 Dacus Library Dean Jackie McFadden speaks of her hopes for the library, along with the requests of student patrons, including new study spaces, a cafe and an…