PC celebrates 129th commencement

by Stacy Dyer on May 12, 2012

The Class of 2012 gathered underneath the oaks of the college’s historic West Plaza on May 12 for the 129th commencement ceremony at Presbyterian College. Beginning the ceremony, PC president Dr. John V. Griffith reminded seniors of that they are now heirs for PC. “In the grand rhythm of things,” he said, “heirs become responsible [...]

ROTC holds annual commissioning ceremony

by Stacy Dyer on May 12, 2012

PC’s Army ROTC Highlander Battalion held its annual commissioning ceremony in Edmunds Hall on May 12. The event included, in addition to the commissioning ceremony, the PC ROTC Hall of Fame induction and presentations of the Wysor Saber Award, the George C. Marshall Award, and the Captain Kimberly Hampton Leadership Award. Nine PC students were [...]

PC trustee encourages Class of 2012 to carry respect in their ‘suitcases’

May 11, 2012

The Rev. Dr. Lane Alderman, pastor of Roswell Presbyterian Church and a member of the Presbyterian College Board of Trustees, asked PC’s Class of 2012 to consider packing only one thing on their life’s journeys – respect. Alderman said that, as he contemplated the exciting journey graduates will soon begin, he thought of another group [...]

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PC Education Department inducts new teachers during commencement weekend

May 11, 2012

Nearly two dozen new educators were welcomed to the profession during the Presbyterian College Department of Education’s annual teacher induction ceremony on May 11. Becky Corbin, a teacher at Bell Street Middle School in Laurens County School District 56, told education graduates about her experiences with some of her finest teachers and encouraged them to [...]

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Alumna to compete for Miss SC crown

May 7, 2012

Holly Whatley ’10 will compete in the Miss South Carolina pageant July 10-14 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. Whatley, who majored in business and minored in Spanish, was crowned Miss Richland County in March. Whatley has pursued three of her passions—modeling, singing, and cooking—since graduating. She says that PC has played a significant [...]

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Student wins distinct award

May 3, 2012

Lucia Leahy, a rising junior double majoring in psychology and elementary education, was recently named a Young Woman of Distinction by the Hornets’ Nest Council of Girl Scouts in Charlotte, NC. The award recognizes women who distinguish themselves as outstanding members of their communities through individual excellence and achievement. In addition to excelling in the [...]

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Students and faculty attend Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium 2012

April 27, 2012

Fourteen students from Presbyterian College were among the 300 students attending the Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium held on April 13-14th at Winthrop University. The Symposium reinforces the importance of undergraduate research and provides students with an opportunity to present their work. Three Presbyterian College faculty members – Dr. Jody Lipford, professor of economics and [...]

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Professor addresses faith, liberal arts

April 26, 2012

Associate professor of physics Dr. James Wanliss delivered the keynote address during Honors Day on April 19. During his talk, “Science and Grace: Liberal Arts and Christian Faith,” Wanliss discussed the integration of liberal arts and Christian faith at PC. “Many students come to this place eager to learn, to expand their horizons, to pursue [...]

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PC celebrates academic achievement during Honors Day

April 20, 2012

An abundance of scholarship, leadership, and academic achievement at Presbyterian College was celebrated during the college’s annual Honors Day on April 19. Throughout the day, students presented their research, their creative work, and their performance skills all around campus. At day’s end, PC celebrated the capstone Honors Day event, the annual convocation honoring the academic [...]

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Pharmacy school center inspires entrepreneurs

April 20, 2012

The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has completed the first series of workshops for students on building skills for entrepreneurial success. In January of this year PCSP launched the Center for Entrepreneurial Development which will present a series of workshops to selected students. The workshops are designed to [...]

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