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On Nov. 7, The First Gen Swag Giveaway happened on the seal of Old Main. Nov. 8 - 12 is National First Generation College Celebration week, and Wofford is celebrating with different events around campus to celebrate.
The “Why Wofford” of first-generation college students
November 28, 2023
Craig Melvin ‘01 visited Wofford College in Oct. 2022, speaking with members of The Old Gold & Black.
Craig Melvin ’01 named 2023 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year
November 28, 2023
For The Kids!
November 28, 2023
Spartanburg has a new coffee shop coming soon: Knowledge Perk Coffee. Knowledge Perk Coffee will be conveniently located at The Hub for students to enjoy.
Knowledge Perk: Spartanburg’s Central Perk
November 28, 2023
On Nov. 11, the philosophy department sponsored A Gender Line panel. A Gender Line is a multidisciplinary show of female artists and writers inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Wofford curates an interdisciplinary education
November 28, 2023
Diana Gehlhaus speaks about artificial intelligence at a Focus Group held at Wofford College on Nov. 2, 2023.
Wofford looking to open a conversation about artificial intelligence
November 28, 2023
Photo by Caroline Parker - Simirin Channa, Liv Culver, Graydon Davies and Emma Skelton will serve as the 2023-2024 Campus Union Executive Officers.
Campus Union election presents an unopposed Campus Union President
May 2, 2023
Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki
Wofford alum and donor Jerry Richardson passes at 86
March 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of FITSNews - Pictured is Buster Murdaugh with his late mother Maggie and father Alex at his 2018 graduation from Wofford College.
The Murdaugh trials and tribulations
March 14, 2023
Photo by Caroline Parker  Students, Jordan Jackson ‘26 and Jenna Hollis ‘26, demonstrate the features of Chat GPT, an artificial intelligence software that may alter the future of academia and plagiarism.
Artificial intelligence and the future of learning
February 28, 2023
On Oct. 31, WAC crowned the 2023 Mr. Wofford, Jackson Galbraith. Mr. Wofford is one of Wofford’s many Homecoming traditions.
ICYMI: Wofford’s 2023 Homecoming recap
November 28, 2023
Sara Strakhov ‘26 plans ahead for the Spring semester by checking the Interactive Course Schedule. Spring Registration will begin this year on Nov. 7.
Wofford makes changes to registration process
November 7, 2023
Wofford Homecoming Week includes trivia, Mr. Wofford and more
October 24, 2023
The Wofford Terriers prepare for the Western Carolina Catamounts with weeklong homecoming events
October 24, 2023
On Sept. 20, the election for Freshman Delegates for Campus Union was held. 6 students: Wilson Frerichs ‘27, Ollie Fegenbush ‘27, Kerrington Pinkney ‘27, Matt Myers ‘27, Gage Gettys ‘27 and Drew Billig ‘27 were elected by their peers.
Six first-year delegates elected to represent Class of 2027
October 24, 2023
Ms. Cathy works at Burwell for breakfast. Students enjoy her crepes and omelets. Her love for students goes beyond the average faculty member. Photo by Caroline Parker
Ms. Cathy set to retire at the end of the fall semester
December 14, 2022
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman The Mary Black Rail Trail’s downtown extension is currently under construction. This extension could bring safer runs to Wofford athletes.
Will the Mary Black Rail Trail extension keep cross country runners safe?
November 29, 2022
Photo by Brandi Wylie Students write thank-you notes to donors outside of the Main Building on Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Gratitude and grant for Wofford’s first annual “Day of Thanks”
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Sarah Adcock.
Gamma Psi goes gold: Delta Delta Delta raises money for St. Jude during first ever gold week
November 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wofford Archives Walter K. Greene, namesake of Greene Hall, the oldest dorm on campus.
The names you know, the history you don’t: A look at the dorms still standing
November 29, 2022
The VIEWFINDER exhibit, a solo exhibition by Crystal Z Campbell, is in the Richardson Family art Museum downstairs of the RSRCA.
Finding conversations and new perspectives
November 7, 2023
Wofford student to produce and star in short film “After Party”
October 24, 2023
Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman - Charlotte Barker ‘24 being crowned as Miss Wofford 2023 at the inaugural Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant, started by Promise Henry ‘25.
First Miss Wofford Scholarship Pageant successful, Barker crowned Miss Wofford
May 2, 2023
Equus offers a celebration of difference—and an indictment of the way we worship
May 2, 2023
Photos courtesy of Mark Olencki - Walker Antonio at the reception for Behind Doors | Behind Eyes. There were around 60 attendees from the Wofford and Spartanburg community at the event.
Behind Doors | Behind Eyes, and behind the artist
March 14, 2023
A behind-the-scenes look at a Wofford game day
November 7, 2023
Davis Young ‘25 poses in front of the Old Main building. Young’s father spent three decades working for Wofford’s basketball program.
Growing up on the sidelines
November 7, 2023
The Wofford Terriers prepare for the Western Carolina Catamounts with weeklong homecoming events
October 24, 2023
Seniors lead a successful season for Wofford volleyball
October 24, 2023
Pitcher for the Softball team, Margaret Axelson ‘26, pitches at Snyder Field in a scrimmage against USC Aiken.
Wofford softball team makes long-awaited debut
October 24, 2023
Craig Melvin ‘01 visited Wofford College in Oct. 2022, speaking with members of The Old Gold & Black.
Craig Melvin ’01 named 2023 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year
November 28, 2023
Student Liana Giannopoulos ‘25 enters into Wightman Hall. On Oct. 16, the fire alarms went off in the Wightman pavilion, and the water had to be shut off due to problems with the water pump.
OPINION: Wightman water pump issues show a lack of proper communication
November 7, 2023
The Old Gold & Black gives back to the community
October 24, 2023
Packed parking lots like this have become a common sight on Woffords Campus in recent weeks.
Addressing Wofford’s parking problem
October 24, 2023
Wofford students stand in line at the Greek Village on Sept. 30. Students must have the barcode on their Presence app scanned to enter the Greek Village.
Presence App changes the game for campus event management
October 10, 2023
 A full serving of three years with the Old Gold & Black
November 29, 2022
OG&Bs 2022-2023 editorial team; (L to R) Brandi Wylie, Julia Allen, and Madeline Brewer. Photo by Anna Lee Hoffman.
A Fortnight in the life of OG&B
September 27, 2022
Yak attack?
October 5, 2021
The Old Gold & Black editorial team poses for Wofford Today. This year, they have worked to improve the quality of the paper as a voice for students. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.
Creating Catharsis
May 10, 2021
The peace pole is on display in memory of lives lost in the Atlanta shooting. On March 25, WAAPI held a candlelight vigil inviting the Wofford community to mourn the lives lost in this tragedy. Photo courtesy of Allison Sherman.
The Two “Tions”
April 2, 2021
Craig Melvin ‘01 visited Wofford College in Oct. 2022, speaking with members of The Old Gold & Black.
Craig Melvin ’01 named 2023 Kappa Sigma Man of the Year
November 28, 2023
The Old Gold & Black gives back to the community
October 24, 2023
Packed parking lots like this have become a common sight on Woffords Campus in recent weeks.
Addressing Wofford’s parking problem
October 24, 2023
Wofford students stand in line at the Greek Village on Sept. 30. Students must have the barcode on their Presence app scanned to enter the Greek Village.
Presence App changes the game for campus event management
October 10, 2023
Sustainable Communities & Growing Passions
September 26, 2023
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