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Cammille Tericina ‘26 Ava Cox ‘27. Students enjoy the bubbles at spring fest this year! The event was yet again a success!
WAC’s Spring Weekend evolves into Spring Fest
May 14, 2024
“There is nothing more precious to your parents than your lives”
May 14, 2024
The Innocence and Justice Conference took place on Wofford’s campus on May 3rd. At the conference, many passionate lawyers, as well as an individual who had been wrongfully-convicted, shared their experiences and spread awareness about the issue.
Innocence & Justice Conference looks toward a brighter future for South Carolina
May 14, 2024
Bryce Corriston ‘25 is taking his 5th year to continue his athletic career in the Fall. Corriston ‘25 is the Quarterback for the Terriers.
Insight into next year’s 5th year football athletes
May 14, 2024
Wofford Live presented opener, Nordista Freeze and band, Sun Room at Wofford’s annual Spring Fest. Students gathered at the most anticipated festival of the year and were able to see Nordista Freeze and Sun Room perform.
Wofford Live brings Sun Room and Nordista Freeze to perform for Spring Concert
May 14, 2024
Joey Kimberling ‘25 takes a call on his shift working at the IT Department. The IT Department works to make students’ lives easier, helping solve problems with computers, WiFi, and TV signals.
How has computer safety at Wofford changed?
May 14, 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
Cammille Tericina ‘26 Ava Cox ‘27. Students enjoy the bubbles at spring fest this year! The event was yet again a success!
WAC’s Spring Weekend evolves into Spring Fest
May 14, 2024
The Innocence and Justice Conference took place on Wofford’s campus on May 3rd. At the conference, many passionate lawyers, as well as an individual who had been wrongfully-convicted, shared their experiences and spread awareness about the issue.
Innocence & Justice Conference looks toward a brighter future for South Carolina
May 14, 2024
Bryce Corriston ‘25 is taking his 5th year to continue his athletic career in the Fall. Corriston ‘25 is the Quarterback for the Terriers.
Insight into next year’s 5th year football athletes
May 14, 2024
Wofford Live presented opener, Nordista Freeze and band, Sun Room at Wofford’s annual Spring Fest. Students gathered at the most anticipated festival of the year and were able to see Nordista Freeze and Sun Room perform.
Wofford Live brings Sun Room and Nordista Freeze to perform for Spring Concert
May 14, 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
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
Wofford recognizes its administrative professionals
May 14, 2024
Three Wofford students selected to intern at the Aspen Institute
May 14, 2024
Wofford Old Gold and Black has announced its staff for the upcoming year! We are so excited for what is to come with our new staff!
Passing the torch
May 14, 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
OMC Internships A filming crew came to Woffords Campus to revamp their content
Internship experience just across N. Church St.
April 30, 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
Wofford recognizes its administrative professionals
May 14, 2024
Three Wofford students selected to intern at the Aspen Institute
May 14, 2024
Wofford Old Gold and Black has announced its staff for the upcoming year! We are so excited for what is to come with our new staff!
Passing the torch
May 14, 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
OMC Internships A filming crew came to Woffords Campus to revamp their content
Internship experience just across N. Church St.
April 30, 2024
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