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Presbyterian College junior Lydia Awadalla’s internship with Prisma Health in Greenville is more than just a step toward medical school—it’s a chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives. A biology major with minors in both chemistry and Spanish, Awadalla exemplifies the power of a liberal arts education in preparing students to bridge cultural

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An English major with a concentration in Communication Studies and minor in creative writing, Hauff is building a toolbox of resources to have at the ready, no matter what life throws at her. by Sarah Murphy There’s one thing  Presbyterian College senior Samantha Hauff learned in wrestling that she uses as a metaphor for everyday

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Creighton Waters, the lead prosecutor in the high-profile Alex Murdaugh trial, delivered the 2025 Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College on Wednesday, offering students and attendees an in-depth look at the challenges of prosecuting corruption cases, the role of the State Grand Jury, and the landmark case that captivated the nation. Speaking in Edmunds Hall, Waters—who serves as senior assistant deputy attorney

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Presbyterian College has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Network Champion, a national designation that honors institutions committed to supporting first-generation college students. PC is one of only 18 higher education institutions in the country selected for this year’s class, highlighting its leadership in advancing academic success and expanding resources for students who are the

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The Rev. Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll ‘74 and the Rev. Zeta Touchton Lamberson ‘75, distinguished alumnae of Presbyterian College, were honored with the Sustain Lifetime Achievement Award at the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) conference in January at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to Christian education and ministry, shaping

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Presbyterian College will welcome Dr. Kathryn Wiley, assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies at Clemson University, as the featured speaker for its 2025 Women’s History Month Lecture. Dr. Wiley will examine the evolving role of women in finance and the challenges of economic equity in today’s world during her presentation at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in

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Presbyterian College’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program made a strong impression at the 2025 South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (SCOTA) Conference, held Feb. 28-March 1 at the AC Hotel Greenville. PC students and faculty had the largest contingent at the annual event, which brought together nearly 250 occupational therapy professionals and students from across the

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Dr. Ashley Erwin, a 2024 graduate of Presbyterian College’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral program, is making an impact in healthcare as a traveling occupational therapist. With a passion for helping patients regain independence and dignity, she is applying her expertise across the country while continuing to advocate for an often-overlooked area of care: occupational therapy in

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Keighley George, a 2013 graduate of Presbyterian College, was honored with the Milken Educator Award, a national recognition widely regarded as the “Oscar of Teaching.” Presented by the Milken Family Foundation, the award recognizes educators for their exceptional contributions to student learning and leadership. George, an interventionist at Forest Lake Elementary School in Columbia, received the surprise honor at a

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For Madie DeGennaro, understanding how children develop self-regulation is more than academic—it’s a mission. As she prepares to graduate from Presbyterian College’s Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program this spring, DeGennaro is completing a capstone project focused on the role of attunement, interoception, and social interaction in a child’s ability to self-regulate. Her research examines how children,

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