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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coker University proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Alumni Association Awards, which recognize outstanding alumni and community members who have demonstrated notable career achievements, service, and leadership.
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The Chief Nursing Officer of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been working closely with Interim Dean Dr. Eileen Klang to enhance collaboration and expand support for our nursing program. One key initiative resulting from this partnership is the provision of dedicated release time for MUSC unit directors, allowing them to contribute clinical instruction hours to our nursing students. This initiative supplements the hospital's existing clinical training, enriching the student ...
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Coker students are encouraged to explore their passions and craft unique stories. The Kooper Leadership Academy initiative allows them to step outside their comfort zones.
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Student Body President Yendi Lark had a vision. As a child, Yendi was bullied because of her hair. Encouraging others to embrace their natural hair is really important to her. She wanted to create a project to celebrate the significance of hair in Black culture by highlighting the unique hair textures of those identifying as Black.
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Sophomore Stephanie Winborne is navigating the challenges of being a college student while actively researching for a more significant cause. As an advocate driven by a personal connection to mental health awareness, she aims to shed light on the complexities of mental health through her research.
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