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.
(see more)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.
Fifteen Wofford College students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the biology honors society, in the spring of 2017.
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Wofford College initiated 37 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 9.
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May 19
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.
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Three Wofford students presented at the annual North Carolina Association of International Educators conference held March 20, 2017.
Study Abroad -
Mar 27
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2017 semester.
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Jun 6
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2016 semester.
Honors List -
Jan 24
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.
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Jun 6
Wofford College cadets commissioned as second lieutenants
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2015 Jul 8
Wofford College conferred degrees to 367 graduates at the 163rd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 21, 2017
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Jun 1
Wofford College conferred degrees to 325 graduates at the 162nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2016
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2016 May 20
Three Wofford College students have received research funding through South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
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May 26
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 9.
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May 15
Wofford sophomore Margaret Grace Mulliins selected for Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows.
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May 5
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 3.
Academic Award -
2016 May 12
Several Wofford students chose to participate in the Capitol Hill Internship Program during Interim 2017.
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Jan 19
Wofford students recently were elected as delegates to Campus Union; Class of 2017 officers also elected
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2016 May 27
Area students recently were elected by the Wofford College student body to serve as officers of Wofford's Campus Union for the 2016-17 academic year. Elected were:
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2016 Apr 19
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
The Old Gold & Black student newspaper won seven awards, including three first-place recognitions, in the 2015 South Carolina Press Association Collegiate Competition.
Student Competition -
2015 Apr 22
Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on March 22, 2016.
Greek Organizations -
2016 Mar 25
Wofford College students and Pi Kappa Phi brothers participate in cross-country ride with The Ability Experience Journey of Hope
Greek Organizations -
2015 Sep 2
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.
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2015 Oct 26
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
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2016 Feb 15
Wofford College sophomore, Helen Lamm, selected as the recipient of a prestigious Boren Scholarship to China.
Scholarship -
2015 Jul 7
Two Wofford students attended the National Bonner Congress meeting held Oct. 9-11, at the University of Houston.
Community Service -
2015 Oct 16
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.
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2015 Oct 13