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Jazzy Jeferson ‘24 is the first Wofford athlete to receive an NIL deal. Jefferson partnered with Sully’s Steamers for her deal.
Jazzy Jefferson’s journey with NIL deals
April 30, 2024
The Southeastern Immigration Studies Association held its annual conference on Wofford’s campus April 19th-20th. This year’s SEISA conference theme was “Movement, Disruptions, and Opportunities: Stories of Migration”
Wofford students research on immigration studies
April 30, 2024
One of the most popular Greek Week events, the sorority lip sync battle happened on April 10, 2024. Throughout Greek Week, the Greek organizations compete against each other in various events to raise money for a nonprofit organization.
Greek organizations band together for a greater cause
April 30, 2024
Bailey Herron ‘26 watched the Solar Eclipse in the Horseshoe. On April 15, 2024 the Solar Eclipse occurred, and students watched the event all throughout campus.
Total eclipse of the Terriers
April 30, 2024
Headshot of Kristy Hammett. Hammett will join Wofford’s education department next year as assistant professor.
Education department hires a new professor
April 30, 2024
Bailey Herron ‘26 watched the Solar Eclipse in the Horseshoe. On April 15, 2024 the Solar Eclipse occurred, and students watched the event all throughout campus.
Total eclipse of the Terriers
April 30, 2024
Usher performs 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show. (Photo courtesy of Brynn Anderson, AP Photo)
“Yeah!” An honest review of Usher’s halftime show
February 27, 2024
Someone dresses up as a chicken at the Nikki Haley rally on Feb. 5, mocking Former President Donald Trump for not debating Haley.
Nikki Haley Visits Spartanburg
February 27, 2024
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
The Southeastern Immigration Studies Association held its annual conference on Wofford’s campus April 19th-20th. This year’s SEISA conference theme was “Movement, Disruptions, and Opportunities: Stories of Migration”
Wofford students research on immigration studies
April 30, 2024
“Failure: A Love Story” opens at Wofford soon
April 16, 2024
Quinton Stemler ‘26 fills out his FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year.
Current “Issues” with FAFSA, causing students to not apply for or receive enough aid
April 16, 2024
Women in power: Campus Union’s newest female president
April 16, 2024
Wofford softball finds hope on the field
March 12, 2024
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 15, 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
Ava Cox ‘27 makes her own stamp at Wofford’s CREATE art program.
CREATE space for crafts and mental check-ins
March 12, 2024
Richardson Family Art Museum highlights local and international artists
March 12, 2024
Alexander Hazel ‘26 lost in thought at Touchy Subjects Art exhibit by Maggie Genoble ‘24.
“Touchy Subjects” now on display
March 12, 2024
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
Jazzy Jeferson ‘24 is the first Wofford athlete to receive an NIL deal. Jefferson partnered with Sully’s Steamers for her deal.
Jazzy Jefferson’s journey with NIL deals
April 30, 2024
The baseball team practiced April 17, 2024 in preparation for their tournament against Mercer the following weekend. The baseball team has a successful season thus far
Wofford baseball sees record breaking accomplishments
April 30, 2024
The Wofford Men’s Basketball Team plays against the CItadel in the Jerry Richardson Indoor Arena on Feb. 10. Much like many of their recent games, the Terriers came out victorious.
OPINION: Men’s Basketball just won’t back down
February 27, 2024
Running back Ryan Ingram ‘24 scored the first touchdown in the game against Furman on Nov. 18. The football win against Furman this year ended the Terriers’ season with a victory.
After slow start, Terriers end football season with wins
December 12, 2023
A behind-the-scenes look at a Wofford game day
November 7, 2023
Headshot of Kristy Hammett. Hammett will join Wofford’s education department next year as assistant professor.
Education department hires a new professor
April 30, 2024
OMC Internships A filming crew came to Woffords Campus to revamp their content
Internship experience just across N. Church St.
April 30, 2024
OPINION: Is app culture a new staple in our college experience?
April 16, 2024
The Old Gold & Black wins eight 2023 South Carolina Press Association Awards
April 16, 2024
Scott Kull, Wofford’s new Athletic Director, met with student athletes for lunch.
Scott Kull: The new Director of Athletics
April 16, 2024
 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
Headshot of Kristy Hammett. Hammett will join Wofford’s education department next year as assistant professor.
Education department hires a new professor
April 30, 2024
OMC Internships A filming crew came to Woffords Campus to revamp their content
Internship experience just across N. Church St.
April 30, 2024
The Old Gold & Black wins eight 2023 South Carolina Press Association Awards
April 16, 2024
Scott Kull, Wofford’s new Athletic Director, met with student athletes for lunch.
Scott Kull: The new Director of Athletics
April 16, 2024
Disinformation in the Digital Space
March 12, 2024
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Alan Chalmers, professor of English at Wofford, works on his research outside. Chalmers took his sabbatical during the spring 2021 semester. Photo courtesy of Professor Chalmers.

Time Away From Campus But Not A Vacation

Eyon Brown
May 10, 2021
Dean Taifha Alexander reads her original piece, “A Love Letter To My Unborn Black Daughter,” at Literary Karaoke in March 2020 as part of Womxn’s History Month. Alexander was heavily involved in heritage and history month programming during her time at Wofford. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Dean Taifha Resigns From Position

Eyon Brown
May 10, 2021
Two students sit in an English class. Roughly 83% of English students are women, while only about 17% are men. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

The 83/17 Split

Eyon Brown
April 1, 2021
Forward Sam Godwin ’24 (#14) and Guard Ryan Larson ’22 (#11) go up for a rebound against the Citadel on Feb. 17. The Terriers would go on to win, 81-67. Photo courtesy of Natalie Aversano.

The Quest To Cut The Net

Eyon Brown
March 2, 2021
The Road Boss will hopefully make its on-campus debut in early March. Operating days and times are to be announced. Concept drawing by Karyn Davis, creative director in Wofford’s Office of Marketing and Communications.

Food Services Takes A Right Turn Onto 429 N. Church

Eyon Brown
February 16, 2021
Both Jack Fanning and Maggie Royce’s podcasts will be available on Spotify for interested listeners. Both projects come as a part of a Film/Digital Media capstone course. Illustration by Walker Antonio.

New Year, New Media

Eyon Brown
February 16, 2021

Mind, Body And Soul

Eyon Brown
February 3, 2021
The Wofford Volleyball team anxiously waits for games to resume.

Serving Up A New Season

Eyon Brown
February 3, 2021
Wofford guard Jackie Carman ‘22 (#30) drives against a Furman defender. The Terriers went on to win 61-54. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Terriers Play On

Eyon Brown
January 19, 2021
Wofford Guard Tray Hollowell ‘21 (#21) rises up for a jump shot against UNCG. The Terriers came up short, falling 84-75. Photo courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Whatever It Takes

Eyon Brown
January 19, 2021
Robert Mickle ’83 talks with a student during a networking session. The annual Black Alumni Summit gives current students and alumni a chance to connect and discuss ways to improve Wofford, photo by Mark Olencki

A Great Divide

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2020
Anne Darby Keating ’22 encourages the Wofford community to learn about Dressember’s efforts, photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Cut From A Different Cloth

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2020
What midterm grades mean often varies from professor to professor, leaving many students confused. Wofford student Julia Allen ‘23 happily checks her midterm grades. Photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Grade-A…Or Not

Eyon Brown
November 3, 2020
Men’s and Women’s basketball are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season openers in late November. Wofford guard Niyah Lutz (pictured) shoots a jump shot during practice. Photo by Natalie Aversano, photographer.

Springing Forward

Eyon Brown
November 3, 2020
Student athlete dons SAAC’s “One Love” shirt at WARC demonstration.

SAAC Time

Eyon Brown
October 20, 2020
Wofford’s NPHC Working Group recently held a convocation via zoom, where students spoke with representatives from 8 of 9 NPHC organizations.

The Marathon Continues

Eyon Brown
October 20, 2020
Some athletes have spent their time catching up on Netflix bingeing and school-work during the fall. Illustration by Walker Antonio, illustrator.

Some Fun, No Games

Eyon Brown
October 6, 2020
Ally Branzuela ’23, President of WAAPI

A New Community

Eyon Brown
October 6, 2020
2021 seniors hope to avoid the virtual fate of the class of 2020. Illustration by Walker Antonio

Reunited…For Now

Eyon Brown
September 22, 2020
Professors at Wofford, Rutgers, Harvard and others participated in the scholar strike early this month. Illustration by Walker Antonio.

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Eyon Brown
September 22, 2020
photo provided by: Southern Conference

The Show Must Go On

Eyon Brown
August 4, 2020

Dear Old Wofford…fail?

Eyon Brown
June 30, 2020
Illustration by Jonathan Hall, ’20

The Land Of (Cancelled) Opportunity

Eyon Brown
May 3, 2020
Kings Club leader, Jalen Carter

Take Me To The Kings Club

Eyon Brown
March 21, 2020
Wofford students and faculty come together to embrace togetherness during Solidarity Day on Feb. 4

A New Look to the Office

Eyon Brown
February 25, 2020
Lawren Cooks teammates cheer her on.

Jumping Through Hoops

Eyon Brown
December 30, 2019
Caption: Riley Coonan, ’21, (#21) and Kennedy Smith, ’23, (#7) go up for a block at the net

An Extra Bump

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2019
Wofford Forward Messiah Jones (25) rises for a jump shot during practice. Photo courtesy of Maggie Royce.

Countdown to Terrier Basketball

Eyon Brown
November 23, 2019
Students take part in ODI’s first Real Talk Tuesday of the year concerning privilege.

All About U

Eyon Brown
October 26, 2019
A Mission That Benefits All:

A Mission That Benefits All:

Eyon Brown
May 24, 2019
Greekin’ Out

Greekin’ Out

Eyon Brown
April 8, 2019
Wofford soars into March

Wofford soars into March

Eyon Brown
March 13, 2019
Blast from the Past

Blast from the Past

Eyon Brown
March 13, 2019
Countdown to March

Countdown to March

Eyon Brown
February 22, 2019
A Glimpse into the Lives of Faculty

A Glimpse into the Lives of Faculty

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Not a “Day Off,” but a “Day On”

Not a “Day Off,” but a “Day On”

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Poetic Injustice

Poetic Injustice

Eyon Brown
December 8, 2018
Curtain Call

Curtain Call

Eyon Brown
December 4, 2018
A Wofford Staple

A Wofford Staple

Eyon Brown
November 10, 2018
Terrier Tip-Off

Terrier Tip-Off

Eyon Brown
November 10, 2018
Wofford’s Biggest Fans

Wofford’s Biggest Fans

Eyon Brown
October 28, 2018
A Different Ring To It

A Different Ring To It

Eyon Brown
October 14, 2018
Kredit Where its Due

Kredit Where it’s Due

Eyon Brown
September 25, 2018
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