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Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students’ analytical and creative thinking in each subject area.
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Affordable access initiative targets students in the Pee Dee region Coker University today introduced the Pee Dee Promise, an initiative that will provide 100 percent tuition coverage for qualifying students from ten local counties—making college more accessible and affordable for students in South Carolina.
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Sep 15, 2026
Largest Estate Gift in Coker University History Honors Legacy of 1972 Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Anastasi
Coker University has received its largest estate gift in history from Dr. Lawrence J. Anastasi, a 1972 alumnus who passed away on Jan. 30, 2026, following a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. The $2 million gift—$1 million earmarked for general financial aid and $1 million to establish an endowed scholarship for biology students pursuing pre-med concentrations—reflects Dr. Anastasi’s deep gratitude for his Coker experience and his commitment to supporting the next generation of physicians.
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