Coker University will host a special book signing event for A Curious Heart: The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker. This moving literary biography explores the life and legacy of one of South Carolina’s most celebrated authors. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m. in the Stein Gallery on Coker University’s campus.
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Coker University is proud to announce the tremendous success of its 2024 “Strike As One” Homecoming Giving Campaign, which ran from October 22 to October 27. The campaign rallied the Coker community around a shared goal and, in just five days, garnered 461 donors and raised a remarkable $205,858 in support of the University.
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Coker University proudly announces that $170,000 has been raised to benefit the James Wayne Lemke Chair in College Services and Leadership Endowment. This initiative continues the legacy of Dr. Jim Lemke, a beloved professor whose commitment to student success and educational excellence left a lasting impact on the university.
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Oct 22, 2024
Coker University Celebrates Innovation with Four Semifinalists in SC Statewide Pitch Competition
Coker University is thrilled to announce that four of its innovative student teams have advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious 5th Annual ‘SC Innovates’ Statewide Student Pitch Competition. Coker's impressive showing, with the second-highest number of semifinalists across the nine participating universities, highlights its students' entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.
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Coker University held the official ground-breaking on a new state-of-the-art baseball hitting facility. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, October 10, with members of the University community, athletic department, local leaders, and alumni in attendance.
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On Saturday, August 31, a leak in the ceiling of the Linville Dining Hall caused a portion of the ceiling to collapse. Students and staff were quickly and efficiently evacuated before major damage occurred, and power to the dining hall and the four adjacent residence halls was shut off for safety purposes.
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Coker University officially began the 2024 academic year with a convocation ceremony on the first day of school last Monday. The event, attended by students, faculty, and staff, marked the beginning of what promises to be an exciting year for the institution.
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Coker University’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) program was recently named a registered apprenticeship program for K -12 teachers by the U.S. Department of Labor. As a Registered Apprenticeship Program, APEC will change traditional education programs by integrating classroom instruction with on-the-job training. Coker APEC Fellows will complete graduate-level coursework through the apprenticeship program and a year-long, work-embedded teacher residency.
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In a captivating display of Ghanaian history and culture, Professor Adjetey Klufio recently wowed audiences in the Washington, DC, area with two exceptional performances that left a lasting impact on attendees.
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Coker University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a five-year extension to the contract of University President Dr. Natalie Harder. This decision is a testament to Dr. Harder's outstanding leadership and the significant progress the University has made under her stewardship.
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