On weekday mornings across South Carolina, Coker University student teachers are settling into the daily rhythm of teaching. For Spring 2026, these future educators are not observing from the back of the room. They are planning lessons and leading instruction, while learning what it means to manage a classroom in real time.
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Dr. Natalie Harder, president of Coker University, has been named one of the Pee Dee region’s most influential leaders as part of the 2026 50 Most Influential list published by B2B: Pee Dee Business.
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Jan 09, 2026
Alumni Spotlight - Gary Kooper ‘91
Gary Kooper ’91 came to Coker University with a soccer dream and left with something far more lasting.
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When Sophia McCall stepped to the podium at Coker University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13, she carried more than a speech in her hands. She brought nearly three decades of unfinished business, resilience, and resolve.
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Coker University recognized 87 graduates on Dec. 13, 2025, with an honorary doctorate given to Lillian “Mickey” Harder ‘65.
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Established in 2016, the Mary Huggins and T. Bruce Smith, Sr. Endowed Scholarship in Education and Business honors the lives and values of two lifelong Hartsville residents who believed deeply in education, family, and community. Their five children created the scholarship to recognize the impact their parents had not only on their family but also on the town they called home.
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Dan Hill, Director of Kalmia Gardens, has been selected to join the 2026 Mission Patagonia cohort. This prestigious program brings educators and conservation leaders to the Patagonian region of Chile to study one of the world's most unique natural landscapes. The expedition will take place from March 2 through March 12, 2026.
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Nov 12, 2025
Coker University Organizes Campus-wide “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive for Hartsville Families and Pets
Coker University is collecting food donations to support Hartsville Interfaith Ministries (HIM) as the organization faces a significant increase in the number of families seeking assistance. The effort, led by Coker’s President Dr. Natalie Harder, calls on the Coker community to support local families and their pets during a challenging time.
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Nov 03, 2025
President’s Holiday Social to Support Rev. John Foster III Scholarship at Coker University
Coker University will host its annual President’s Holiday Social on Saturday, December 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Drengaelen House, 210 East Home Avenue in Hartsville.
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Nov 03, 2025
Alumni Spotlight - Dr. Anne Lamb Matthews ’64
When Dr. Anne Lamb Matthews first came to Coker, it was not her choice but her father’s. He admired the college’s reputation and believed it would offer his daughter the right foundation for success. Looking back, Dr. Matthews says it was one of the best decisions of her life.
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