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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…

Tom S. Gettys Center Lease Terminated by City of Rock Hill

Mia Molfetta

Tenants have been given until August 31, 2025 to vacate their spaces in the building. On March 10, Rock Hill City Council held a citizens hearing for the community…

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…

South Carolina’s Abortion Debate Heats Up

Zachary Bell

New legislation that would effectively end abortion in the state has lawmakers divided, as the South Carolina Supreme Court prepares to rule the current abortion law House legislators in South…

Local Artists Rally to Save the Creative Heartbeat of Rock Hill’s Art Community

Mia Molfetta

Rock Hill is known for having a vibrant art scene – from the numerous murals dedicated to illustrator Vernon Grant in downtown to the Civitas statues off Dave Lyle Blvd.…

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…

A Step Backwards for Students with Disabilities: The Effects of DEI Removal

Mia Molfetta

As the Trump administration takes aim at DEI policies and programs, special education professors explain how this can hurt people with disabilities. On Jan. 21, President Donald Trump, on his…