Wofford College

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, S.C. It offers 25 major fields of study to a student bod of 1,650 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, study abroad participation and successful graduates, Wofford is home to one of the nation's 283 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community enjoys Greek Life as well as 18 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

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Jane Hall

Taylor Owen

Anna Pitney

Government/International Affairs

Ashley Hepburn

Alyssa Petzel

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Wofford College student Joshua Adams interns with S.C. House of Representatives

Joshua Adams interned with the Ways and Means Committee in the South Carolina House of Representatives during Interim 2017.

Internship - Aug 23

Wofford College students inducted into Pi Delta Phi

Three Wofford College students were inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the national French Honors Society, on May 4, 2017.

Honor Society - Aug 23

Wofford College students study abroad during Summer 2017

Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally-connected citizens. Since 2007, over 2200 students have studied in 70 countries on seven continents. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Cocurricular options include service-learning, internships, and cultural excursions.

Study Abroad - Jun 28

Wofford College announces Spring '17 Dean's List

Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2017 semester.

Honors List - Jun 6

Wofford College ROTC student attends George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar

Spencer Thomas was selected by the U.S. Army Cadet Command to attend the George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar held at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Feb. 12-16, 2017.

Military Achievement - Jun 6

Wofford College confers degrees to 367 graduates

Wofford College conferred degrees to 367 graduates at the 163rd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 21, 2017

Graduation - Jun 1

Wofford students receive SCICU research grants

Three Wofford College students have received research funding through South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.

Research / Grant - May 26

Wofford student Grace Mullins selected for Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows

Wofford sophomore Margaret Grace Mulliins selected for Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows.

Leadership - May 5

Wofford holds Honors Convocation 2017

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 9.

Academic Award - May 15

Students participate in Presidential Seminar 2017

Several area students have been chosen to participate in Wofford's Presidential Seminar 2017.

Student Excellence - Mar 27

Wofford Students explore the artistic, spiritual and cultural traditions of gardens

Ten Wofford College students participated in the Glorious Gardens Interim class during January 2017.

Achievement (Other) - Jan 30

Wofford students attend Sullivan Foundation Field Trip in Nashville

Several Wofford students attended the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Field Trip weekend held Sept. 23 in Nashville, Tenn.

Business/professional - 2016 Oct 18

Brinkley Gantt

Berkley Manchester

French, Business Economics

Essence Buckman

History

Ayana Femenella

Biology, Pre-Med

Alyssa Ballenger

Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff welcome the Class of 2020

Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff welcomed the Class of 2020 on Aug. 31, 2016. The Orientation Staff leadership team helps plan, organize and manage activities designed to help first-year college students make the transition from high school to college. They foster supportive relationships, serve as role models and offer peer mentoring.

Student Orientation - 2016 Sep 21

Campus Union Delegates and Class of 2017 Officers Elected

Wofford students recently were elected as delegates to Campus Union; Class of 2017 officers also elected

Student Government - 2016 May 27

Wofford students earn six awards during the seventh Palmetto Chinese Star Competition

Students in Wofford's Chinese Language and Culture Program brought home six awards from the seventh Palmetto Chinese Star Competition.

Student Competition - 2016 Apr 19

Students honored at Wofford College Greek Awards Program

Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on March 22, 2016.

Greek Organizations - 2016 Mar 25

Wofford College student Anna Hidalgo receives UPS Scholarship

Wofford College student Anna Hidalgo receives a UPS Scholarship provided by South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges

Scholarship - 2016 Feb 15

Margherita Cole receives funding to create and present unique exhibit

This fall Wofford College senior Margherita Cole will display a collection of hand-drawn comic strips but with a different twist - they all portray scenes from art history. Cole, an art history major and studio art minor from Redlands, Calif., created the exhibit over the summer thanks to support from the Whetsell Fellowship.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Oct 13

Wofford students attend the Sullivan Foundation Service and Social Entrepreneurship Program Fall Retreat Weekend

Several Wofford students were chosen to attend the Sullivan Foundation Service and Social Entrepreneurship Program Fall Retreat weekend held Oct. 16-18, at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, N.C.

Community Service - 2015 Oct 26

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