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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-cban-recognize-2022-kente-participants) Feb 08, 2022 ## [Coker Faculty's Work Featured in International Journal](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-facultys-work-featured-in-international-journal) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/_DSC2482.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-facultys-work-featured-in-international-journal) HARTSVILLE, SC (February 8, 2022) -- Dr. M. Valeria Avanzato, an associate professor of biology at Coker University, recently had her research published in the journal, Studies in Conservation. 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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-named-to-usnwr-top-online-programs-list) Feb 01, 2022 ## [Coker Professor Places Second at Regional Art Competition](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-professor-places-second-at-regional-art-competition) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/Hartsville%20artist%20places%20second%20in%20regional%20competition%20%20%20scnow.com.png)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-professor-places-second-at-regional-art-competition) HARTSVILLE, SC (February 1, 2022) -- The 2022 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition recently named Marina Shaltout, visiting assistant professor of art at Coker University, second place for her mixed media video installation. 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