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by Kathryn Dover Presbyterian College political science professor Dr. Ben Bailey’s South Carolina Student Legislature class participated in a legislative simulation in Columbia last month, earning distinction as Best Small Delegation. The simulation is held every semester to teach students across the state how to act as state legislators. For the simulation, students craft a

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Presbyterian College’s commitment and service to first-generation students have earned the school an exciting accolade. The Center for First-Generation Student Success designated PC as one of the country’s “First-Gen Forward” institutions, which acknowledges higher education institutions for their commitment to first-generation student success. “The First-Gen Forward designation is a big deal,” said Dr. Joleesa Johnson,

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The Republican Party’s rise to prominence in the South owes a great deal to the behind-the-scenes hard work of women, said author and historian, Dr. Robin Morris. Morris discussed her new book, Goldwater Girls to Reagan Women: Gender, Georgia and the Growth of the New Right at Presbyterian College Monday in a talk sponsored by

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            A new partnership between the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI and Presbyterian College will give PC graduates a special opportunity to pursue an education with the nation’s first school of philanthropy. A new “Presbyterian College and Lilly Family School Fellowship Award” provides qualified PC students

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Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold, New Future” revealed not only an exciting new direction for PC but set the stage for a series of big announcements demonstrating early progress and

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Presbyterian College introduced Dr. Joleesa Johnson as its new program director for first-generation college students. Johnson is the former assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. She will take over Presby First+, a comprehensive program that supports students who are the first in their family to go

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President Matthew P. vandenBerg to announce new strategic initiatives to propel PC into the future Presbyterian College will reveal its new modern market position and dynamic strategic blueprint at the “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold, New Future” event at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Belk Auditorium. President vandenBerg will also reveal a

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The Presbyterian College Office of Career and Professional Development hosted Science Career Panel last week for chemistry and biology majors to explore their future. The panel featured science professionals – four of whom are PC alumni – representing a wide variety of manufacturing organizations including automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemical additives, flooring, and tires. Kim Lane,

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Dr. Mike Rischbieter’s recently published article on plant fossils spanned 25 years of work, thousands of miles, and one fantastic find. It was painstakingly researched, professionally fulfilling, and deeply personal. “This paper is truly the conclusion of a 25-year journey that began in Brazil getting really lucky on a fossil excursion with my dad,” Rischbieter

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First Presbyterian Church of Clinton’s “PC Day” service on Sunday was not only a fond reminder of the history between the two local institutions but also a promise to strengthen their bonds in the future. PC president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg and Marianne and E.G. Lassiter Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life, the Rev. Dr. Buz

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