Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college is nationally known for its outstanding faculty, study abroad participation, successful and supportive graduates and commitment to making college affordable and accessible; 99% of students receive some form of financial assistance. The college's 190-acre campus, located within walking distance of Spartanburg's thriving downtown, is home to about 1,800 undergraduates. In addition to a rigorous academic program and experiential learning opportunities (study abroad, career preparation, research and community-based learning), Wofford students enjoy Division I athletics, fraternity and sorority life and an active visual and performing arts scene. To learn more, visit wofford.edu.
(see more)Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college is nationally known for its outstanding faculty, study abroad participation, successful and supportive graduates and commitment to making college affordable and accessible; 99% of students receive some form of financial assistance. The college's 190-acre campus, located within walking distance of Spartanburg's thriving downtown, is home to about 1,800 undergraduates. In addition to a rigorous academic program and experiential learning opportunities (study abroad, career preparation, research and community-based learning), Wofford students enjoy Division I athletics, fraternity and sorority life and an active visual and performing arts scene. To learn more, visit wofford.edu.
Wofford College sophomore Emily Hathcock elected to the International Health Occupations Students of America's Executive Council
Wofford College rising sophomore Emily Hathcock is taking her love of medicine and passion for helping others to a global scale. Hatchcock has been elected to the International Health Occupations Students of America's Executive Council, where she will be serving as the International postsecondary/collegiate vice president.
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2020 Jul 21
Wofford College announces Spring 2020 Dean's List
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2020 semester.
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2020 Jul 1
Terrier Supply Closet -A new understanding of need
The Terrier Supply Closet is a result of a senior research project by Alexis Eaton '19 and Dr. Rhiannon Leebrick. It provides food and other essentials for students in need.
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2020 Jun 16
Wofford College Merit Scholarship Recipients
Wofford College has awarded 149 merit scholarships to incoming students.
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2020 Jun 11
Presidential International Scholar
Margaret Roach, a rising senior at Wofford College, will use her personal experience with mental illness as the foundation for research she will conduct in India this fall as the college's 37th Presidential International Scholar.
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2020 Jun 9
Wofford students meeting the needs of others
Starting a new business venture in the middle of a global health pandemic - complete with shelter-in-place orders and an economic recession - may seem less than ideal, but Grace Gehlken '22 and Kenzie Syiem '23 have accepted the challenge.
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2020 Jun 8
Wofford College Scholarship Recipients
Wofford College has awarded 207 scholarships to incoming students.
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2020 Jun 4
Wofford's Kerrington Johnson '23 creates workout videos
Kerrington Johnson '23 has a goal of becoming a certified personal trainer. Last December, she took on a passion project by recording videos and uploading them to her own YouTube channel. It's a task that she's fit in while juggling schoolwork and her own training as a member of Wofford's women's track and field team. The workouts have had a new importance during the COVIC-19 pandemic. While gyms closed and many sheltered in place, Johnson's routines have helped her family and friends stay active.
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2020 Jun 9
Students honored at Wofford College Greek Awards Program
Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on April 21, 2020.
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2020 May 12
Wofford College announces Fall 2019 Dean's List
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2019 semester.
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2020 Jan 17
Wofford College students study abroad during Spring 2020
Forty students are spending the Spring 2020 semester away from Wofford College as part of the study abroad program.
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2020 Jan 14
Wofford students study abroad during Fall 2019 semester
Wofford students spend Fall 2019 studying abroad.
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2019 Sep 18
Wofford students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon honor society
Several Wofford students were inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society in May 2019.
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2019 Jun 19
Wofford students study abroad during Summer 2019
Several Wofford students are studying abroad or participating in internships during summer 2019.
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2019 Jun 3
Phi Beta Kappa inducts 37 students
Wofford College initiated 37 students from the Class of 2019 into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 7.
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2019 May 31
Wofford College confers degrees to 359 graduates
Wofford College conferred 381 degrees on 359 graduates during the 2019 Commencement exercies on Sunday, May 19.
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2019 May 29
Students honored at Wofford College Greek Awards Program
Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on April 18, 2019.
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2019 May 21
Wofford College students study abroad during Spring 2019
Seventy students are spending the Spring 2019 semester away from Wofford College as part of the study abroad program.
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2019 Feb 4
Wofford holds Honors Convocation 2019
Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 7.
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2019 May 21
Wofford students study in Spartanburg and in Washington, D.C., during Interim 2019
Fifteen Wofford students participate in Interim 2019 Course: Learn How to Change the World in 20 Days
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2019 Jan 30
Wofford students participate in Capitol Hill Internship Program during Interim 2019
Several Wofford students participated in the Capitol Hill Internship Program during Interim 2019.
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2019 Jan 30
Wofford students study abroad during Interim 2019
Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning outside of the traditional classroom. 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 adviser. More than 250 students chose to study abroad during Interim 2019.
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2019 Jan 29
Carolyn Kline leads river trip into the wilderness
Wofford first-year student Carolyn Kline leads river trip into the wilderness.
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2018 Sep 24
Wofford College announces Fall 2018 Dean's List
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2018 semester.
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2019 Jan 22
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2018 Jun 4
Wofford students awarded teaching assistantships in France
Berkley Manchester '18 and Sarah Giradot '18, awarded teaching assistantships in France.
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2018 May 22
Wofford College students study abroad during Summer 2018
Wofford College students study abroad during Summer 2018.
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2018 May 22