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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Emily Washburn

Ashley Cox

First-year student Carolyn Kline leads river trip into the wilderness

Wofford first-year student Carolyn Kline leads river trip into the wilderness.

Leadership - 2018 Sep 24

Wofford College students study abroad during Fall 2018

Sixty-four students are spending the Fall 2018 semester away from Wofford College as part of the study abroad program.

Study Abroad - 2018 Sep 4

Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet the Class of 2022

Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet first-year students on Aug. 29 as the college welcomes the Class of 2022.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Aug 27

Wofford College announces Spring 2018 Dean's List

Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2018 semester.

Honors List - 2018 Jul 9

Wofford College confers degrees to 394 graduates

Wofford College conferred 418 degrees on 394 graduates during the 2018 Commencement exercies on Sunday, May 20.

Graduation - 2018 Jun 4

Wofford students win awards in the 2018 South Carolina Press Association Collegiate Competition

Wofford's student newspaper, The Old Gold and Black, wins nine awards.

Student Competition - 2018 May 18

Wofford students receive awards for Woco Film Festival

Four Wofford College students recieved awards at the first Woco Film Festival held May 4, 2018.

Academic competition - 2018 May 11

Wofford students elected to Campus Union

The Elections and Nominations Committee of Campus Union announces the election of officers.

Student Government - 2018 May 11

Phi Beta Kappa inducts 37 students

Wofford College initiated 37 students into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 8.

Honor Society - 2018 May 11

Wofford holds Honors Convocation 2018

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 8.

Academic Award - 2018 May 10

Joshua Adams interns with Ways and Means Committee in the South Carolina House of Representatives

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

Internship - 2017 Aug 23

Spencer Thomas, class of 2017, 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 - 2017 Jun 6

Natalie Simkins

John O'Tuel

Alyssa Petzel

Government

Jonathan Tarekegne

Economics

Reeves Goettee

Environmental Studies and Biology

Wofford students receive SCICU research grants

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

Research / Grant - 2017 May 26

Students participate in Presidential Seminar 2017

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

Student Excellence - 2017 Mar 27

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

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

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

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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