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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. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/hometown-cobras-a-shared-story-of-home) Sep 12, 2025 ## [Coker's 2025-2028 Strategic Plan - A Letter from Dr. Natalie Harder](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokers-2025-2028-strategic-plan-a-letter-from-dr.-natalie-harder) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC08455%20(1)-2.jpeg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokers-2025-2028-strategic-plan-a-letter-from-dr.-natalie-harder) Dear Coker Family, [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/cokers-2025-2028-strategic-plan-a-letter-from-dr.-natalie-harder) Sep 04, 2025 ## [Donor Spotlight: Dan and Sheila Schmotzer](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/donor-spotlight-dan-and-sheila-schmotzer) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/Schmotzer3.jpeg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/donor-spotlight-dan-and-sheila-schmotzer) Dan and Sheila Schmotzer’s ties to Coker University run deep. What began as Dan’s arrival on campus in 1987 grew into a lifelong connection for their entire family. Sheila continued her education at Coker and graduated in 1989, while their daughter MiMi joined the legacy as a member of the Class of 2011. Over the years, the Schmotzers have remained committed to Coker. We sat down with the couple to explore what giving to Coker means to them. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/donor-spotlight-dan-and-sheila-schmotzer) Aug 26, 2025 ## [Coker University Employee Lisa Atkinson Credits Community for Her Growth](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-employee-lisa-atkinson-credits-community-for-her-growth) When Lisa Atkinson walked into Coker University in 2011, she never imagined the campus would become such an essential part of her life. Hired by Dr. Steve Terry, a longtime member of Coker's leadership staff and Staff Emeritus, Lisa's first role as a part-time front desk manager was to answer phones and greet visitors. Fourteen years later, she has built a career that reflects both her dedication and the University’s commitment to supporting its people. Today, she serves as Coker’s Assistant ... [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-employee-lisa-atkinson-credits-community-for-her-growth) Aug 21, 2025 ## [Fun, connection, and campus spirit are all on the schedule with Adriana Beaty leading Coker Activities Board](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/fun-connection-and-campus-spirit-are-all-on-the-schedule-with-adriana-beaty-leading-coker-activities-board) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/DSC09796.jpeg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/fun-connection-and-campus-spirit-are-all-on-the-schedule-with-adriana-beaty-leading-coker-activities-board) When you ask Adriana Beaty what she loves most about Coker, her answer comes easily: the people. A senior majoring in psychology with a minor in criminology, Adriana has found her home in the connections she’s built on campus. Now, as Director of the Campus Activities Board (CAB), she’s helping other students find that same sense of belonging while making sure they have a lot of fun along the way. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/fun-connection-and-campus-spirit-are-all-on-the-schedule-with-adriana-beaty-leading-coker-activities-board) Aug 20, 2025 ## [Coker Welcomes Former Limestone Baseball Player Peter Adams](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-welcomes-former-limestone-baseball-player-peter-adams) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/IMG_6534.jpeg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-welcomes-former-limestone-baseball-player-peter-adams) When Limestone University announced its closure at the end of the 2024–25 academic year, students were faced with tough decisions about where to continue their education. For student-athletes, the news was especially hard, as it meant leaving behind teams, coaches, and traditions they had helped build. 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[Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-welcomes-students-at-2025-opening-convocation) Aug 15, 2025 ## [Meet Coker University’s Class of 2029](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/meet-coker-universitys-class-of-2029) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/CokerMetricsSheet_2025.png)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/meet-coker-universitys-class-of-2029) Coker University is welcoming 390 new students to campus this fall, each bringing unique experiences, ambitions, and perspectives to our community. This incoming class includes 267 first-time freshmen, 117 transfer students, and 55 online learners who will join the Coker family from around the world. [Read More](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/meet-coker-universitys-class-of-2029) Aug 12, 2025 ## [Coker University President, Dr. Natalie Harder, Welcomes Faculty and Staff to a New Year](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-president-dr.-natalie-harder-welcomes-faculty-and-staff-to-a-new-year) [![](https://blogs.coker.edu/hubfs/IMG_2811.jpeg)](https://blogs.coker.edu/news-stories/coker-university-president-dr.-natalie-harder-welcomes-faculty-and-staff-to-a-new-year) Coker University kicked off the 2025–2026 academic year by welcoming new and returning faculty and staff, celebrating recent accomplishments, and outlining a bold vision for the year ahead. The annual State of the University address is the official kickoff to the new year, and President Dr. Natalie Harder emphasized the momentum going into the new year. 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