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Photo by Addie Porter - President Nayef Samhat and Prima Samhat on their porch with their beloved dog, Ava. This year marks the Samhats 10th year at Wofford College.

Samhat and Family celebrate 10 years at Wofford

Brandi Wylie May 18, 2023

Every one of Wofford College’s graduating classes since the Class of 2017 has known the Samhats as their president, first lady and first dog(s) during all four years of their undergraduate experience. When...

OG&B staff gathers to discuss the future of the college

The Future of Wofford College

Diana Escamilla December 17, 2019

President Samhat meets with OG&B staff On November 7, the Old Gold and Black Newspaper staff had its annual meeting with Dr. Samhat, the president of Wofford College. The construction of new buildings...

Campus Union reconvenes for second semester

Campus Union reconvenes for second semester

Brie White February 21, 2017
Remarks from President Samhat, two new proposals and the swearing in of six new delegates
In Solidarity and Welcome

In Solidarity and Welcome

Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
President Samhat’s statement regarding the recent executive order released Jan. 30, 2017
Luke Basha ’15 responds to Samhat’s statement on the recent executive order and Wofford’s tradition of political neutrality

Luke Basha ’15 responds to Samhat’s statement on the recent executive order and Wofford’s tradition of political neutrality

Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

The Wofford community is composed of students, faculty and staff with richly diverse backgrounds and beliefs, but it is united by the common denominator of shared institutional values and ethos. Because...

Letter from Alissa Williams 15 responding to the circulating petition against Samhat

Letter from Alissa Williams ’15 responding to the circulating petition against Samhat

Contributing Writer February 1, 2017

On Monday, Jan. 30, President Samhat released a statement regarding President Trump’s recent executive order regarding immigration. Samhat announced Wofford’s solidarity with the Association of American...

A Q&A with President Samhat

A Q&A with President Samhat

Addie Lawrence December 8, 2015

Questions by OG&B staff and contributors, compilation by Addie Lawrence, Editor Q1. What issues are important to you, specifically in regards to campus culture and student representation? A1. My...

The vision for a better Wofford moves forward as the Strategic Vision moves toward the implementation phase. Photo of President Nayef Samhat courtesy of Mark Olencki.

Thoughts from the Rectangle Office

Old Gold & Black Web Admin March 24, 2015

PRESIDENT SAMHAT RESPONDS TO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STRATEGIC VISION—  In the fall the Wofford College Board of Trustees approved a new Strategic Vision for the college. Immediately, Jerry...

The Wofford Board of Trustees is releasing a new strategic vision this fall.

Strategic vision brings new ideas and some controversy to Wofford

Old Gold & Black Web Admin October 14, 2014

DEVELOPMENTAL DOCUMENT WAS RELEASED THIS FALL AND IS PENDING BOARD APPROVAL — Over the past month the campus has been consumed with discussion about the new strategic vision for the college. The...

Photo by Mark Olencki

Thoughts on Wofford’s new strategic vision

Old Gold & Black Web Admin September 30, 2014

STUDENT VOICE — Last spring, Wofford embarked on a strategic visioning process to map out its direction in the coming years. The culmination of these months of planning has now been released in...

Photo by Mark Olencki

7 habits of a highly strategic college

Old Gold & Black Web Admin September 30, 2014

STUDENT VOICE — 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY STRATEGIC COLLEGES (These are the opinions of an individual student and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the college offices for which this student...

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