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This initiative continues the legacy of Dr. Jim Lemke, a beloved professor whose commitment to student success and educational excellence left a lasting impact on the university. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-silent-auction-raises-nearly-12000-for-the-james-wayne-lemke-chair-endowment) Oct 22, 2024 ## [Coker University Celebrates Innovation with Four Semifinalists in SC Statewide Pitch Competition](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-celebrates-innovation-with-four-semifinalists-in-sc-statewide-pitch-competition) Coker University is thrilled to announce that four of its innovative student teams have advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious 5th Annual ‘SC Innovates’ Statewide Student Pitch Competition. Coker's impressive showing, with the second-highest number of semifinalists across the nine participating universities, highlights its students' entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-celebrates-innovation-with-four-semifinalists-in-sc-statewide-pitch-competition) Oct 11, 2024 ## [Coker University Breaks Ground on New Baseball Hitting Facility](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-breaks-ground-on-new-baseball-hitting-facility) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC02811.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-breaks-ground-on-new-baseball-hitting-facility) Coker University held the official ground-breaking on a new state-of-the-art baseball hitting facility. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, October 10, with members of the University community, athletic department, local leaders, and alumni in attendance. 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