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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/welcome-back-cobras) Aug 01, 2023 ## [Inaugural class arrives on campus to kick off Doctor of Nursing Practice program](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-class-of-doctor-of-nursing-practice-students-arrive-on-campus) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC_5165.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-class-of-doctor-of-nursing-practice-students-arrive-on-campus) Excited smiles filled the nursing conference room on the fourth floor of the William Chambers Coker Science Building. The first cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students arrived on campus for a meet and greet to begin the fall semester in August. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-class-of-doctor-of-nursing-practice-students-arrive-on-campus) Jun 14, 2023 ## [McLeod Health Partners with Coker University on Nursing Education Program](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/mcleod-health-partners-with-coker-university-on-nursing-education-program) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-14%20at%208.41.58%20AM.png)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/mcleod-health-partners-with-coker-university-on-nursing-education-program) As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution of $75,000 to Coker University’s Nursing Program. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/mcleod-health-partners-with-coker-university-on-nursing-education-program) May 04, 2023 ## [Coker University to host spring Commencement events](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-spring-commencement-events) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/D47BE5CC-C9D3-4BC7-8968-36564C232CF8.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-spring-commencement-events) On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Coker University will recognize the graduating class of 2023. Both bachelor's and master's degrees will be awarded during the ceremony starting at 10 a.m. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-spring-commencement-events) Apr 17, 2023 ## [2023 Student Research Symposium](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/2023-student-research-symposium) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/5C688FC2-CDF7-4977-BCF3-C1117AEBD2B5.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/2023-student-research-symposium) Coker University’s Student Research Symposium will be held Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. inside of Daniels Boardroom located at the Library Information and Technology Center (LITC). Each day, hear from multiple presenters with research topics that range from, What You Consume and How It Consumes You, to Asthma Effecting Our Voice. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/2023-student-research-symposium) Mar 31, 2023 ## [Coker University Theatre presents The Spitfire Grill](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-theatre-presents-the-spitfire-grill) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC_9614.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-theatre-presents-the-spitfire-grill) Coker University’s Theatre Program will perform their annual spring musical from March 30 to Saturday April 1 inside Watson Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-theatre-presents-the-spitfire-grill) Mar 16, 2023 ## [Inaugural District Robotics Event to be held at Coker University](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-district-robotics-event-to-be-held-at-coker-university) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Canva%20Design%20DAFFpyBPdks-1.png)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-district-robotics-event-to-be-held-at-coker-university) FIRST South Carolina will host the inaugural Peachtree Hartsville District Event at the Coker University Deloach Center. This is the first time South Carolina has hosted two events at which a FIRST® Robotics Competition team can qualify for the District Championship! Coker University will host hundreds of high school students to compete in the robotics competition, hoping to earn a spot at the Peachtree District Championship. The competition will be held from Thursday, March 23, to Saturday, ... [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/inaugural-district-robotics-event-to-be-held-at-coker-university) Feb 13, 2023 ## [Coker University to host Donning of the Kente](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-donning-of-the-kente) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/SULZER-v1/blog1.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-donning-of-the-kente) Friday, February 17, 2023 - Coker University’s Black Alumni Network (CBAN) will present Kente stoles to graduating seniors from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. This will be the second annual event to celebrate the accomplishments of these students. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-to-host-donning-of-the-kente) Jan 02, 2023 ## [First Doctoral Degree Option Approved for Coker University](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/first-doctoral-degree-option-approved-for-coker-university) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/3E35BBAA-A75B-4B0D-93D2-53632BEC9852.jpg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/first-doctoral-degree-option-approved-for-coker-university) At its annual meeting, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced approval for Coker University to begin offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This is the first doctoral program in University history. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/first-doctoral-degree-option-approved-for-coker-university) Dec 19, 2022 ## [Coker University Board of Trustees approves tuition freeze](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-board-of-trustees-approves-tuition-freeze) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Canva%20Design%20DAFFpyBPdks-1.png)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-board-of-trustees-approves-tuition-freeze) For the fourth year, Coker Trustees voted to keep tuition at the same rate for 2023-2024. 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