Coker University celebrates the leadership achievements of alumnus Jerod Bishop ’08, who has been named the new Executive Director of Cypress Adventures, a youth development organization based in Hartsville. Bishop assumed his new role on June 2, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the organization and the local community.
Read More
Coker University has launched Merit Pages, a digital platform that allows the institution to publicly recognize student accomplishments throughout their college journey. From academic honors and athletic achievements to community service and leadership roles, student successes will be shared more widely and meaningfully.
Read More
Read More
At Coker University, we take pride in providing our students with opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. One such opportunity making a meaningful impact is the Robinson Ventures Fellowship—a semester-long, hands-on experience that provides students with exposure to the fast-paced world of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Read More
Read More
May 19, 2025
Exploring the Future of Learning with Coker’s Faculty at the Forefront of Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping higher education, and Coker faculty are leaning into the challenge.
Read More
Read More
Coker University celebrated the achievements of 156 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 3, at the Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach Center.
Read More
Read More
May 01, 2025
Coker University Expands Academic Offerings with New Concentrations and Degree Programs
Coker University is launching several new academic programs, continuing the institution’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and student success. Beginning in Fall 2025, students will have access to exciting new concentrations in both the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Humanities and Sciences, as well as new undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.
Read More
Read More
Apr 30, 2025
Coker University Extends Support to Limestone and St. Andrews Students Following Campus Closures
With the closure announcements from Limestone University and St. Andrews University, Coker University is offering a clear and compassionate path forward for affected students.
Read More
Read More
Coker University is proud to celebrate one of its own! Matthew Ferguson, a Coker graduate and Hartsville native, has been named the new superintendent of the Darlington County School District.
Read More
Read More
Apr 24, 2025
Coker University Celebrates Professor Natalia Schradle, Recipient of the 2025 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
Professor Natalia Schradle, Assistant Professor of Dance and Director of the Coker Repertory Dance Company, has been named Coker University’s recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). The award was presented during a special ceremony in Columbia, SC, on April 23, 2025.
Read More
Read More
Seth and Greyson Johnson are proof that big things can come from small towns—and sometimes, from the same college. The brothers and co-founders of Lochwood Studios, a Hartsville-based photo and video company, started at Coker University, where creativity and opportunity met them right where they were.
Read More
Read More
