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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.

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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.

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Aspen Institute interns have experiences of a lifetime

Three Wofford seniors intern at the Aspen Institute during summer 2016
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Internship - 2016 Jul 26

Wofford students study abroad during Fall 2016

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.
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Study Abroad - 2016 Sep 6

Wofford College announces Spring '16 Dean's List

Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Spring 2016 semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jun 21
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Wofford College students intern and study abroad during summer 2016

Several Wofford College students are studying abroad and/or participating in internships during the summer of 2016.
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Study Abroad - 2016 Jun 10
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Wofford College students win 12 awards in the South Carolina Press Association 2015 Collegiate Contest

The Old Gold and Black student newspaper won 12 awards in the South Carolina Press Association 2015 Collegiate Contest.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Jun 1
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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
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Student Government - 2016 May 27

Wofford College student presents poster, wins award at Western Carolinas Section of the American Chemical Society

Jordan Andrew Thomas presented a poster and won the senior award for Wofford at the Western Carolinas Section of the American Chemical Society Spring Awards Meeting and Posters.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 May 20

Wofford College confers degrees to 325 graduates

Wofford College conferred degrees to 325 graduates at the 162nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 15, 2016
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Graduation - 2016 May 20
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Wofford holds Honors Convocation 2016

Wofford College held its annual spring Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 3.
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Academic Award - 2016 May 12
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Phi Beta Kappa inducts 36 students, recent graduates

Wofford College initiated 36 students and recent graduates into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 3.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 12
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Wofford students receive SCICU research grants

Five Wofford College students have received funding through the Student/Faculty Research Program of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Inc. (SCICU) for 2016.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Apr 26

Students elected to Wofford College student government position

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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Student Government - 2016 Apr 19

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.
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Student Competition - 2016 Apr 19
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Area students participate in Wofford College's Presidential Seminar 2016

Several area students have been chosen to participate in Wofford's Presidential Seminar 2016. They include:
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Student Excellence - 2016 Apr 4
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Students honored at Wofford College Greek Awards Program

Wofford students were honored during the Wofford College Greek Awards Program held on March 22, 2016.
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Greek Organizations - 2016 Mar 25
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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
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Scholarship - 2016 Feb 15

Wofford students conduct independent study projects during Interim 2016

Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. Many students studied abroad while others conducted their own independent interim projects.
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Internship - 2016 Feb 15

Wofford students study abroad during Spring 2016

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.
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Study Abroad - 2016 Feb 10
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Wofford students intern and conduct independent study projects during Interim 2016

Wofford's Interim is a time for exploration and experiential learning away from the rigors of traditional academic courses for students and faculty alike. More than 150 students chose to participate in internships and research projects during Interim 2016.
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Internship - 2016 Jan 27
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Wofford College Announces Fall '15 Dean's List

Dr. Dennis M. Wiseman, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean's List students for the Fall 2015 semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 14
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Wofford students study abroad during Interim 2016

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 2016.
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Study Abroad - 2016 Jan 14
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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.
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Community Service - 2015 Oct 26

Wofford Students attend National Bonner Congress Meeting

Two Wofford students attended the National Bonner Congress meeting held Oct. 9-11, at the University of Houston.
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Community Service - 2015 Oct 16

Wofford College senior Connor Hopkins turns internship into job opportunity

Wofford senior Connor Hopkins turns Adidas internship into job opportunity in Germany
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Internship - 2015 Oct 13
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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.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Oct 13
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Wofford Students study abroad during Fall 2015

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.
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Study Abroad - 2015 Oct 9
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Students elected to Wofford College's 2015-2016 Campus Union Assembly

Wofford College's Campus Union officers are pleased to announce the results of the Fall 2015 student government elections.
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Student Government - 2015 Sep 24

Wofford College Pi Kappa Phi brothers participate in The Ability Experience Journey of Hope

Wofford College students and Pi Kappa Phi brothers participate in cross-country ride with The Ability Experience Journey of Hope
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Greek Organizations - 2015 Sep 2

Wofford College senior Sara Futch publishes primate research

Wofford College senior Sara Futch teams up with scientists at the Language Research Center to further communication between species.
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Internship - 2015 Aug 3
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Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet the Class of 2019

Members of the Wofford College Orientation Staff will greet first-year students on Aug. 25 as the college welcomes the Class of 2019.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Aug 11
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