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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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$615,000 award funds undergraduate scholars, faculty mentors, and research infrastructure over four years Aug. 27, 2026 — The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) awarded $615,000 to Coker University as part of a $10 million grant to launch the South Carolina Collaborative Academic Pathways in STEM (SC-CAPS).
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Aug 21, 2026
Coker University Announces District Days, Offers to Fund Transportation for Local High Schools
Coker University is making it a little easier for local students to experience campus in person this year.
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MAY 5, 2026 — Coker University is pleased to announce that Meadow Morse has received a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to serve as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Bulgaria for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, one Coker University student is asking a simple but important question: What does this moment mean to us now?
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Two Coker University students recently represented the University at a statewide research event, sharing work that examines the growing financial impact of cyberattacks on businesses across South Carolina.
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Coker University will honor four alumni whose careers and service reflect the lasting impact of the Coker community during Alumni Day on April 18. The University will present the 2026 Alumni Awards to Jenn Bell, Lewis Sharp ’93, Sam J. Fryer III, and Donald E. Quist, Ph.D., recognizing their leadership and contributions in athletics, business, community service, and the arts.
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Lois Anderson ’54 still remembers how the Coker community supported her when she needed it most.
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