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PC recently hosted a reception for the College’s 18 Abney Foundation scholarship recipients. The event, held in Wilkinson Lounge on the PC campus Tuesday, Oct. 8, recognized the foundation’s contributions and its impact on students. Abney scholars spoke with the foundation’s Executive Director Dr. Lisa McWherter and Executive Director Emeritus Carl Edwards and were given

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Tickets are now on sale for the annual Christmas at PC program presented by the Department of Music. This year’s program, “The Gift for All Mankind,” will be held on Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., and Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. in Belk Auditorium. All tickets are $12. Online tickets are on sale at Seat

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Marissa Buck was an involved student and leader during her undergraduate days at a large university. “My experiences outside the classroom provided me with a fulfillment I couldn’t find anywhere else,” she said. As a member of Delta Zeta sorority, Student Government Association, and other organizations, Buck found success and gratification in helping other students

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The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art calls the ETHEL Quartet “one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary classical field.” The resident ensemble at The Met’s Balcony Bar, ETHEL is visiting PC to perform in Edmunds Hall Oct. 22. The concert is the second in PC’s 2019-20 Performance Series. The concert begins at

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PC students, faculty and staff have been recognized for their work and achievements over the past few months. Here are a few recent recognitions. English Professor’s Essay/Memoir Published Dr. Terry Barr, professor of English, recently published two new stories including “Garbage Pails,” an essay/memoir. You can find it in Street Light Magazine. History Professor’s Research

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Joshua Urwick ’20 spent the summer of 2019 researching the lives of mill workers who were also baseball players in southern mill towns. A course on the history of South Carolina with history professor Dr. Michael Nelson inspired Joshua’s research. “I thought that it was a topic that did not have much written on it,

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Presbyterian College welcomed its inaugural class of physician assistant studies students during a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26 in Kuhne Auditorium. Each student was presented with a stethoscope during the event, marking the beginning of the master’s program for the 32 students. “You’re pioneers” “This is an exciting and momentous day for you,” PC President

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Homecoming 2019 is Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19. Registration for the two-day celebration of all things Blue Hose is open. “It will be great to welcome our alumni back to campus at such an exciting time for PC,” says Leni Patterson, executive director of alumni relations. “We have the most new students in

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The David Belk Cannon Foundation of Gastonia, N.C., has awarded $2.7 million to Presbyterian College to support renovations to the William Henry Belk Auditorium. “We are thrilled to partner with Presbyterian College and continue the legacy of service to community and church for which William Henry Belk was known,” said Gene Matthews, President of the

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Sherman Burnett ’08 recently returned to campus to speak with business students about being an entrepreneur. The event was part of the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) Lecture Series. “I knew going into my first job after college that I wanted to own my own business,” Burnett said. “I knew even coming out

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