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Yasmeen Rasasi’s road to higher education has been one of self-discovery, unwavering determination, and deep familial support. Born and raised in Greenville, the Presbyterian College junior’s journey has been shaped by her ethnic heritage, her mother’s steadfast encouragement, and her relentless pursuit of a career in medicine. “I’ve always known I wanted to be in

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Olivia Aldridge ‘17 arrived at Presbyterian College in the fall of 2013 with an interest in writing and some uncertainty as to where that interest might lead. But four years of hard work and a transformative internship experience later, Aldridge laid the foundation for a successful journalism career—one that would take her from telling the

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Dr. Frances Cashman leans forward, eyes alight with excitement as she gestures toward a vibrant image on her computer screen. The swirling patterns of light and shadow in the Milky Way stretch across the display, a snapshot of the Galaxy’s structure in wavelengths invisible to the human eye. “If we could see in gamma rays,

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The radical right is no longer a fringe movement in Europe but a growing political force shaping the continent’s future, according to Dr. Srdjan Vucetic, a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. At a lecture sponsored by Presbyterian College’s Political Science and Public Policy Department, Vucetic detailed how

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  Hundreds of middle and high school students from across the state will gather at Presbyterian College on Saturday, March 1, for the South Carolina Science Olympiad, a premier STEM competition that challenges students in a variety of science and engineering events. Science Olympiad is a national organization dedicated to improving science education through hands-on, team-based competition.

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Presbyterian College welcomed students, faculty, and community members to its annual Dr. Booker T. Ingram Jr. Black History Month Convocation on Wednesday, featuring a keynote lecture by Dr. Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum in Charleston. The event, held in honor of Dr. Ingram’s legacy at PC, celebrated the contributions

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First-generation student Gabby Brinez-Pardo ’24 reflects on her most influential experiences at PC and the people who helped make them happen. by Sarah Murphy You could ask Gabriela (Gabby) Brinez-Pardo ’24 what she was involved in as a student at Presbyterian College. But the better question might be, what wasn’t she involved in? For starters,

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When Kennedy Wright graduated from Presbyterian College, she walked away with more than a bachelor’s degree in political science. She left with a purpose. After a year of service with AmeriCorps, PC’s 2023 Outstanding Senior is now in her first year at Mercer Law School, where she is preparing for a career in civil rights

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At Presbyterian College, “While We Live, We Serve” isn’t just a saying – it’s a way of life that now opens doors for local students. The Laurens County Service Scholars Program, an innovative scholarship program now in its second year, offers Laurens County, S.C., residents a transformative opportunity: a $30,000 annual scholarship in exchange for

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