$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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June 5, 2026 — Coker University is proud to announce that Kalmia Gardens has officially joined the national Kids in Parks TRACK Trail network, joining a growing network of TRACK Trail sites across South Carolina and the nation.
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Jun 05, 2026
Coker University Professor Nate Gulledge Honored with 2026 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award
June 5, 2026 — Nate Gulledge, Associate Professor of Art at Coker University, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU).
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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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Feb 25, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Smith Flowers ’10, ’12
Shannon Smith Flowers ’10, ’12 first connected with Coker University as an employee in the Office of Financial Aid at what was then Coker College. Working with nontraditional students reignited her interest in continuing her own education, prompting her to enroll in evening classes. What began as a few courses grew into a clear path forward, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminology.
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