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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). …

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…

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,…

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…

Faust is finished

Ainsley McCarthy

Kimberly Faust was hired by former president Anthony DiGorgio to be his chief of staff in 2004, and has now ended her employment at Winthrop. During her career she has…

Police Blotter – March 1st, 2023

Marley Bassett

Vehicle damages light pole The police department was informed of a damaged light pole located on Winthrop Memorial Circle. This incident occurred on Feb. 22, 2023. The officer was then…

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…

“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

Marley Bassett

I was looking through old newspapers from our vast archives to find ones to display at our 100th anniversary celebration and I began to think about the legacy of The…

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…

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…