Coker University kicked off the 2025–2026 academic year by welcoming new and returning faculty and staff, celebrating recent accomplishments, and outlining a bold vision for the year ahead. The annual State of the University address is the official kickoff to the new year, and President Dr. Natalie Harder emphasized the momentum going into the new year.
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Aug 08, 2025
Coker Graduates Amanda Arguello and Robert Spence Continue to Make an Impact Through Research
Amanda Arguello and Robert Spence may have walked across the graduation stage, but their Coker stories are far from over. These two standout biology pre-med students are continuing to make meaningful contributions to campus through research, mentorship, and a deep commitment to scientific discovery.
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Jul 25, 2025
Coker University’s APEC Center of Excellence Awarded $75,000 Grant from National Center for Teacher Residencies
Coker University's Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Center of Excellence has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) through the Boundless Educators Initiative (BEI). This respected award recognizes and supports innovative teacher preparation programs that are reimagining how educators are recruited, trained, and retained, especially in under-resourced areas. The Coker APEC Center of Excellence, a registered apprenticeship with ...
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Coker University is streamlining the application process for its nursing programs by launching NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing schools, for the first time. Beginning August 1, prospective students can apply to Coker’s Spring 2026 nursing programs through the platform as part of the 2025–2026 application cycle.
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Coker University has renamed its Center for Diversity, Interfaith, and Inclusion Education to the John Foster III Center for Belonging and Community, in honor of a man who dedicated his life to making Coker a place where everyone could feel at home.
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McLeod Health has made a generous $75,000 donation to Coker University’s nursing program. This investment will strengthen hands-on learning opportunities, enhance clinical simulation spaces, and support scholarships for nursing students.
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Jun 19, 2025
Coker University Upward Bound Students Named Delegates for National Student Leadership Congress
Taylor Mincey of Darlington High School and Marcus White of Marion High School have been selected to represent Coker University’s Upward Bound program at the 2025 National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C.
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Coker University celebrates the leadership achievements of alumnus Jerod Bishop ’08, who has been named the new Executive Director of Cypress Adventures, a youth development organization based in Hartsville. Bishop assumed his new role on June 2, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the organization and the local community.
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Coker University has launched Merit Pages, a digital platform that allows the institution to publicly recognize student accomplishments throughout their college journey. From academic honors and athletic achievements to community service and leadership roles, student successes will be shared more widely and meaningfully.
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At Coker University, we take pride in providing our students with opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. One such opportunity making a meaningful impact is the Robinson Ventures Fellowship—a semester-long, hands-on experience that provides students with exposure to the fast-paced world of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
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