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A psychology and biology double major, Wootten chose to pursue her medical career at a place she already calls home. by Sarah Murphy When Hannah Beth Wootten ‘24 talks about her time as an undergraduate at Presbyterian College, it is with enthusiasm and joy.  “I absolutely love PC,” said Wootten. She raves about her experiences

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Presbyterian College celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Celtic Cross program this spring with a heartfelt luncheon during the “Thriving in Ministry” conference, honoring the transformative church leadership program that has shaped generations of students pursuing both professional and lay ministry. Held as part of PC’s Ecology of Calling Initiative, supported by a $1.25 million grant

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Presbyterian College celebrated its 142nd Commencement Ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences on Saturday under cloudy skies and the majestic oak trees at the Vance Plaza—a symbolic setting for a graduating class that has weathered both literal and figurative storms. A Journey Shaped by Resilience Presbyterian College president Dr. Anita Gustafson opened the ceremony with

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As Presbyterian College’s Class of 2025 prepared to take the final steps of their undergraduate journey, they were encouraged to remember who they are, who helped them along the way, and what they are called to do. The Rev. Dr. Brandi Casto-Waters ’97 delivered a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply reflective sermon during PC’s annual Baccalaureate

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Presbyterian College honored its newest class of education graduates during the annual Teacher Induction Ceremony, held Friday, May 9, in Kuhne Auditorium. The event marked a significant milestone for seven seniors preparing to begin their careers as professional educators. The ceremony offered a time of celebration, reflection, and inspiration as faculty, family, and friends gathered

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Seven cadets from the Highlander Battalion raised their right hands Friday afternoon in Edmunds Hall at Presbyterian College and swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution, marking their official commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Army. The 2025 Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony was both solemn and celebratory as cadets from Presbyterian

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Presbyterian College celebrated the accomplishments of the School of Pharmacy’s Class of 2025 on Friday, May 9, in Belk Auditorium during a joyous and emotional hooding and commencement ceremony filled with gratitude, inspiration, and reflection. The event marked the formal transition from student to professional for the graduating cohort of future pharmacists, who now join

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Presbyterian College celebrated the Class of 2025 on Thursday with its annual Mosaic Celebration, a joyful and deeply moving ceremony recognizing graduates who are served by the college’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) division. Held in the Harper Center, the event honored first-generation students, members of affinity-based organizations, and others whose identities reflect the

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Dr. Kendra Hamilton, an associate professor of English and director of Southern Studies at Presbyterian College, has long believed in the transformative power of storytelling—whether in the classroom, in her writing, or among rows of collards and squash in a community garden. That belief and her dedication to teaching, research, and service to the community

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Caroline Rairigh didn’t expect to hear her name called when the Outstanding Senior Award was announced during Presbyterian College’s annual Honors Day Convocation. But the psychology major and French minor from Dahlonega, Georgia, rose to her feet and walked across the stage—equal parts stunned and grateful. The award, one of the college’s highest student honors,

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