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Winthrop political science department brought Dr. Disney and Dr. Lipscomb together

Sam Hyatt

Two professors in the political science department, Jennifer Disney and Michael Lipscomb, were brought together by working at Winthrop University. Lipscomb who is from Richmond, Virginia and Disney who is…

Winthrop faculty talks about position cuts

Marley Bassett

Recently Winthrop University announced to most faculty and staff that due to budgetary concerns and lower enrollment numbers, there would be a reduction in the number of adjunct and non-tenure…

Winthrop announces new budget cuts

Marley Bassett

More faculty positions will be eliminated soon due to the university’s need to balance the budget for 2023 by $8 million. Interim President George Hynd sent out an email to…

Winthrop’s Former Athletic Director Accepts New Position at Purdue

Matthew Shealy

After five years at the helm of Winthrop Athletics, former athletic director Dr. Ken Halpin has departed Rock Hill and will serve as deputy athletic director and chief operating officer…

‘There’s no controversy here’

Matt Thrift

Friday’s faculty conference at Winthrop University covered an array of topics, some of which had been the subject of much discussion among students. Political science professor Adolphus Belk Jr. opened…

Winthrop welcomes 31 new faculty members for fall 2019

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop University welcomed 31 new faculty members to its diverse community for the fall 2019 semester, with each bringing fresh ideas and a unique set of experiences. There are new…

Faculty diversity is higher than ever

Anna Sharpe

In the month of January, a target of goal 3 of President Daniel Mahony’s Winthrop Plan was reached six years ahead of schedule. Goal 3 focuses on hiring and retaining…

Coming back to WU

Gweneshia Wadlington

Winthrop alumni have many opportunities to join the community and stay connected. The Alumni Associations Office has worked on events to bring alumni back and to keep them engaged in…

Karen Kedrowski flies away from the nest

Next semester, Winthrop will be losing a faculty member who has continued to shape the political environment on campus for 25 years after her decision to carry her efforts to…

Faculty Spotlight: Bradley Tripp, Ph. D

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The life and times of a Winthrop University researcher Winthrop University is known for its campus diversity among its students with students from various different races, sexualities, backgrounds and interests.…