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Sally Knowles attended Winthrop College before it became coed

The Johnsonian

Sally Knowles attended Winthrop College from 1968 to 1972 and experienced the school's transition to welcoming male enrollment. Even though men were enrolling in the college, there were no on-campus…

144 graves found on Winthrop alumni’s newly purchased property

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop alumni Andrew Lazenby, class of 2006 and 2009, purchased 100 acres of land in Rock Hill that contained 144 graves of enslaved Africans. During the process of purchasing the…

After 100 Years: The Origins of The Johnsonian

The Johnsonian

In November of 1923, The Johnsonian was officially approved -- printing its first issue less than two weeks later. When Winthrop’s founding president, David Bancroft Johnson, was approached with the…

Spring Sports Preview – Lacrosse

Maliik Cooper

Head coach Kara Conchek has been adamant about the type of culture she’s aiming to build with Eagles lacrosse. “We have continued to promote player-led leadership initiatives which shape and…

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Thoennes ‘08 was a part of the WU crew

Sam Hyatt

Kristen Thoennes, an alumni from the class of 2008, was active in groups on campus and spent time attending various events on campus. Thoennes was active in an on-campus club…

DSU Lunar New Year event gives students a chance to learn more about Asian culture

Jada Strong

On Saturday, Jan. 21st, DSU held a cultural event in Richardson Ballroom to teach students about the Lunar New Year and to let them experience some traditions that included a…

Winthrop University names new Vice President of University Advancement

Marley Bassett

On Dec. 13 2022, Winthrop University released a press statement announcing that Kevin Hughes had been selected to fulfill the role of Vice President of University Advancement. Hughes officially joined…

Men and women’s basketball teams advance in the season during winter break

Sam Hyatt

During Winthrop University’s winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams spent their time moving forward in their respective seasons. From Dec. 10, 2022 to Jan. 11, 2023, the men’s…

Alumni Spotlight – Jan Wise

Sam Hyatt

Jan Wise, an alumni who attended Winthrop from 1973 to 1977, spent her time being active in various areas of campus and making memories with her friends, partially while Winthrop…