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Photo courtesy of Paola Cruz - Paola Cruz and her father, the inspiration behind her work. Cruz is the new Presidential Scholar

Paola Cruz as the 2022-2023 Presidential Scholar

Woods Wooten May 18, 2023

Paola Cruz ‘23, a Wofford College student singer and songwriter, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Scholar award. This honor is awarded to one student each year and recognizes their exceptional...

Photo courtesy of Thomas Rowland -
Rowland using his musical talent to promote his upcoming concert, opening for Old Crow Medicine Show on April 13.

Rowland to open for Old Crow Medicine Show at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Woods Wooten March 28, 2023

This April, one of Wofford’s many musical talents will be performing very close to campus. Thomas Rowland ‘23 is set to perform as an opening act on April 13 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium...

Photo courtest of Mark Olencki -
Members of Panhellenic Executive Council posed at the Greek Village. Exec worked with Dean Owens in preparation for recruitment.

Following recruitment, Greek Life remains strong

Woods Wooten March 14, 2023

After Interim, Wofford Greek life came alive for an active year. The 2023 Panhellenic and IFC Formal Recruitment ran from Feb. 16 through 19. However, both fraternities and sororities hosted many events...

Wofford Mock Trial Set To Host Regional Tournament

Woods Wooten February 21, 2023

Jordan Willey ’23 and Caroline Joy '23 pictured doing a moot court in preparation for the main tournament The Wofford Mock Trial team is set to host numerous schools Feb. 25 and 26. The team has...

Wofford Companions Halloween 

Woods Wooten November 29, 2022

The Wofford Companions is an organization that works to build relationships with and host events for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Spartanburg community.  Recently,...

Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki

Former Vice President Pence visits campus

Woods Wooten November 9, 2022

As part of the Hipp Lecture Series on International Affairs and National Security, Wofford College welcomed former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence to campus. The event was fully booked...

Bella Zeman spikes at Terrier Invitational. Wofford’s fall sports have been full of wins and losses for the student-athletes. Photo by Mark Olencki.

Let’s talk sports: What’s happened lately and what to expect

Woods Wooten September 27, 2022

by Woods Wooten and Brandi Wylie Wofford’s fall sports are in full swing for the Terriers. Women’s sports teams across campus have scored a number of wins as well as suffered through a couple...

Wofford combats Marsh plague with new renovations

Woods Wooten September 7, 2022

Marsh Hall is infamous for what Wofford students deem “the Marsh plague,” which is an unknown illness that strikes many first years living in the dorm. This year, Wofford has taken steps to assist...

Photo courtesy of Anna Lee Hoffman.
Bryce Peacock (left), winner of the James Fund Investment Competition, with President of the group, Slaton Schneider (right).

James Fund Contest Winner

April 26, 2022

In recent weeks, the James-Atkins Student Managed Investment Fund group has the campus buzzing with their annual Investing March Madness Tournament. The group, commonly known as “the James Fund” has...

Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.
Reverend Ronald Robinson blessing those who came for the Ash Wednesday service.

Ash Wednesday Service held on campus

Woods Wooten March 22, 2022

Ash Wednesday is well regarded as the Christian holiday celebrating prayer and the beginning of fasting and falls, typically the first day before Lent, which is 6 weeks before Easter.  It is primarily...

Photo courtesy of nphchq.org.
The logo for the Divine 9 NPHC fraternities  sororities. Members of the Wofford community are asking for more NPHC organizations on campus.

Greek life looks to diversify

Woods Wooten March 8, 2022

Following recruitment for Wofford’s various Greek organizations, many aspects of Greek life are still being unfulfilled in regard to the school’s promise to bring National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)...

Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.
Wofford student visits goats as one of last year’s Wellness Day activities.
Hathcock hopes to bring Wellness Day opportunities back to Wofford’s campus.

Prioritizing mental health on Wofford’s campus

Woods Wooten November 16, 2021

After last year’s limited social interaction due to COVID-19, the mental health of students on campus is still being impacted as students adjust to what feels like a relatively normal semester, as far...

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