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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. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/kalmia-gardens-director-earns-spot-in-2026-mission-patagonia-program) Nov 12, 2025 ## [Coker University Organizes Campus-wide “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive for Hartsville Families and Pets](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-organizes-campuswide-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. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-organizes-campuswide-stuff-the-bus-food-drive-for-hartsville-families-and-pets) Nov 03, 2025 ## [President’s Holiday Social to Support Rev. John Foster III Scholarship at Coker University](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/presidents-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. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/presidents-holiday-social-to-support-rev.-john-foster-iii-scholarship-at-coker-university) Nov 03, 2025 ## [Alumni Spotlight - Dr. Anne Lamb Matthews ’64](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/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. 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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/class-of-1975-commissions-campus-painting-for-50th-reunion) Oct 03, 2025 ## [Alumna Carol Atkinson and Community Leader Monty Bell Join Coker Board of Trustees](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/alumna-carol-atkinson-and-community-leader-monty-bell-join-coker-board-of-trustees) Coker University is welcoming two new members to its Board of Trustees, Carol Turner Atkinson ’73 and Glenn “Monty” Bell. Both bring a wealth of experience, a deep love for their communities, and a shared belief in the transformative power of education. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/alumna-carol-atkinson-and-community-leader-monty-bell-join-coker-board-of-trustees) Sep 23, 2025 ## [Coker professor brings stage combat to theaters across South Carolina](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-professor-brings-stage-combat-to-theaters-across-south-carolina) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/2023FallCokerBrand-860.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-professor-brings-stage-combat-to-theaters-across-south-carolina) Audiences across South Carolina will see sword fights, scuffles, and sudden bursts of violence on stage this season. Behind those moments is Brian Guidry-LeTraunik, assistant professor of theater at Coker University and the state’s only certified teacher of stage combat. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-professor-brings-stage-combat-to-theaters-across-south-carolina) Sep 19, 2025 ## [Hometown Cobras: A Shared Story of Home](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hometown-cobras-a-shared-story-of-home) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/IMG_0937.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hometown-cobras-a-shared-story-of-home) Coker University has always been a part of life in Hartsville. For the Atkinson family, their lives have unfolded in the neighborhoods around Coker University, where the campus has been part of their family story for as long as they can remember. It is a place tied to childhood summers, lifelong memories, and now, to education and careers that continue to shape their futures. 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