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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-breaks-ground-on-new-seating-honoring-student) Nov 16, 2023 ## [Land of the Free and Home of the Brave](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/land-of-the-free-and-home-of-the-brave) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/iStock-1353937063.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/land-of-the-free-and-home-of-the-brave) Veterans Day is a special day for everyone in America. It is a day we honor those who fought for our country so that we may live in peace. For Zyaria Gary, a fourth-year nursing student, it means more. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/land-of-the-free-and-home-of-the-brave) Nov 06, 2023 ## [Coker Enactus to Reinstate Recyling on Campus](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-enactus-to-reinstate-recyling-on-campus) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/image_6483441%20(2).jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-enactus-to-reinstate-recyling-on-campus) When the vice-president of Coker Enactus, Matthew (Matty) Tricker, arrived in South Carolina from England to start school at Coker University, he noticed something missing. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-enactus-to-reinstate-recyling-on-campus) Oct 25, 2023 ## [How Coker's security team plans to improve safety](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/how-cokers-security-team-plans-to-improve-safety) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/IMG_0662.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/how-cokers-security-team-plans-to-improve-safety) Michael Williamson, Coker University’s Safety Director, is proud to serve the students of Coker. His top goal for the 2023-2024 school year? He wants to strengthen the relationship between students and his officers while keeping the Coker Community safe. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/how-cokers-security-team-plans-to-improve-safety) Oct 11, 2023 ## [The Impact on One Another](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/the-impact-on-one-another) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/290-DSC_9037.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/the-impact-on-one-another) Coker University education students Jokeither Jackson and Ashton Goodwin assisted in Butler Academy’s Summer Reading Camp during the summer of 2023. In three short weeks, Butler’s students made a tremendous amount of growth in their reading skills. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/the-impact-on-one-another) Sep 08, 2023 ## [Hartsville High School Day on Coker University's Campus](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hartsville-high-school-day-on-coker-universitys-campus) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/3C5B7200-B206-4737-BFF0-8C420E93BF1B.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hartsville-high-school-day-on-coker-universitys-campus) Coker University will host Hartsville High School students, faculty, and staff on Saturday, September 23 for Hartsville High Day on Coker’s campus. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hartsville-high-school-day-on-coker-universitys-campus) Aug 24, 2023 ## [Coker University's School of Visual and Peforming Arts promises an exciting 2023-2024 season](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokeruniversitysvpa) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC_8914.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokeruniversitysvpa) Coker University’s McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts has confirmed its 2023-2024 schedule and promises an exciting season. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokeruniversitysvpa) Aug 16, 2023 ## [TRIO Support Services brings hope, change to campus](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/trio-change-campus) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC_5105.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/trio-change-campus) TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) brings hope and change to the students of Coker University. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/trio-change-campus) Aug 15, 2023 ## [Coker University Receives Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant to Support Inclusive Learning Environments](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-recieves-howard-hughes-medical-institute-grant-to-support-inclusive-learning-environments) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/AE499568-5A40-4E73-8497-54BDA6578BF9.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-recieves-howard-hughes-medical-institute-grant-to-support-inclusive-learning-environments) As part of a national initiative by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Coker University will team with 14 other colleges and universities as part of a learning community (“LCC5”). 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