Wofford College

Dr. Nayef H. Samhat delivered his first commencement address since becoming Wofford College's president at the 160th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Degrees were conferred to about 360 graduates. Samhat became president in July 2013 and his inauguration was held April 25 of this year.

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 6.

Wofford College initiated 34 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Thursday, May 1, in Leonard Auditorium.

Wofford College student-athlete Alissa Williams named Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Wofford College student-athlete Justin Whitaker received an honorable mention by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Six Wofford College students recently earned six awards in the Palmetto Chinese Star contest, a statewide (S.C.) competition that allows Chinese language students to demonstrate their language and culture proficiency.

Area students were recently elected by the Wofford College student body to serve as officers of Wofford's Campus Union for the 2014-15 academic year. Elected were:

Wofford College President Nayef H. Samhat has named Lindsey Grace Perret, a junior Spanish major from Charleston, S.C., as the 2014-2015 Presidential International Scholar.

Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service-learning, internships and cultural excursions.

The Sophomore Experience is a fast-paced, conference-style event to provide students with the information they need to develop a plan for their remaining two years at Wofford College. The emphasis is on understanding their strengths and choosing an appropriate major for their interests and passions, and on learning how to secure internships and other real-world experience that will help them prepare for their professional lives. 93 students participated in this year's Sophomore Experience.

Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. Students may choose from a variety of on-campus courses, professional internships and research projects, study abroad opportunities or their own independent study project, approved and guided by a faculty advisor. More than 200 students chose to study abroad during Interim 2014.

Dr. David S. Wood, provost of Wofford College, has announced the Dean's List students for the Fall 2013 semester, including:

Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service-learning, internships and cultural excursions.

Area students recently completed requirements for their degrees from Wofford College.

Twenty Wofford students are participating in The Institute, a program created by the college in 2009 to help students learn professional skills such as networking, public speaking and consulting before graduation to help them better compete for jobs. The Institute runs from July 8 through August 2. Divided into groups, the students will tackle a problem for one of four local companies: the Boy Scouts of America Palmetto Council, globalbike, Michelin North America, and Milliken and Co. In preparation for their projects, Institute students learn the basic skills needed to function in a professional environment.

Ninety percent of Wofford College's enrolled students receive approximately $45 million in scholarships, grants and loans each year. Each of the endowed scholarship funds requires that recipients demonstrate outstanding character, academic achievement, and potential for contribution to society; some have additional requirements for eligibility.

Dr. David S. Wood, senior vice president of academic affairs and dean of Wofford College, has announced the Dean's List students for the Spring 2013 Semester, including:

Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service-learning, internships and cultural excursions.

Outgoing Wofford College President Benjamin B. Dunlap gave his final official address at the college at the 159th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Four Wofford College juniors are spending the summer observing world leaders, celebrities, musicians and politicians while interning with the Aspen Institute, an international educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. The students will work at the institute's Aspen, Colo., campus during June, July and August.

Twelve Wofford students were inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, Wofford's chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, on May 7, 2013.

Nineteen students and three faculty were inducted into the national mathematics honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon, during an inaugural ceremony on April 28, 2013.

Wofford College initiated 35 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, April 20, in Leonard Auditorium.

Wofford College President Benjamin B. Dunlap has selected Laura Kate Gamble, a rising senior from Summerville, S.C., as the 2013-2014 Presidential International Scholar.

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, April 30. The 2013-2014 Presidential International Scholar was named by President Benjamin B. Dunlap, and departmental and other awards were presented.

Area students were recently elected by the Wofford College student body to serve as members of Wofford's Campus Union for the 2013-14 academic year. Elected were:

Area students were recently elected by the Wofford College student body to serve as officers of Wofford's Campus Union for the 2013-14 academic year. Elected were:

Area students who studied abroad during the Fall of 2012 have been added to Wofford's Dean's List. They include:

Several area students have been chosen to participate in Wofford's Presidential Seminar 2013. They include:

Area students from Wofford are studying abroad during the spring of 2013. Included are: