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Winthrop alumna made appearance at DNC

Bryn Eddy

At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, one of Winthrop University’s alumna, Vilissa Thompson, licensed master social worker, was featured as an advocate for people with disabilities. Thompson graduated from Winthrop…

Return to Learn an informational dud, students feel

Chase Duncan

The return of Winthrop University students to campus and the subsequent resuming of face-to-face instruction heralds a new era of uncertainty for students and faculty alike. To serve as a…

Winthrop community stands with Black Lives Matter

Bryn Eddy

In the past year, many Black and African American individuals have suffered and died at the hands of racism and prejudice in the United States. These tragic events shine further light on the trials and…

Class of 2024 welcomed virtually

Jeb Bartlett

Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Winthrop University’s Summer 2020 freshman and transfer student orientation was hosted online. “When COVID struck we moved everything to Blackboard Collaborate in our classroom,” Anna…

Connecting new students

Mari Pressley

In response to the unusual circumstances surrounding the new semester, the Winthrop Division of Student Affairs found a virtual method to engage new students. On Aug. 25, the Division of…

Winthrop faculty and staff furloughed

Savannah Scott

A mandatory furlough program for Winthrop faculty and staff was approved by the board of trustees and the Department of State Human Resources on Aug. 25. The furlough plan resulted…

Provost issues apology to retired dean

Anna Sharpe

Provost Adrienne McCormick publicly apologized to retired Library Dean Mark Herring Friday afternoon. McCormick sent a letter to faculty and staff, apologizing for an email sent to the campus community that condemned Herring’s remarks in a…

Shannon Barber, a social justice warrior

Connor Brandenburg

Social activist and 2020 Winthrop University alumna, Shannon Dainiele Barber, passed away on June 16. She began attending Winthrop University in 2016 and majored in political science and minored in women’s and gender studies. “Shannon…

Winthrop’s tennis impact is deeper than a sport

Savannah Scott

“Save Winthrop Tennis” was created by Winthrop community members to reinstate the men's and women's program to continue its legacy and the impact it had on them. The organization was…