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For Presbyterian College physics student Jacob Clerc, research is more than a requirement. It is the gateway to hands-on learning and a future in scientific exploration. Supported by a NASA-affiliated grant, Clerc’s work on magnetic granular materials allows him to collaborate closely with his faculty mentor, associate professor of physics Dr. Eli Owens, and gain

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For her senior capstone project, Samantha Hauff ‘25 focused on one folkloric song that has become a Ukrainian protest anthem during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. by Sarah Murphy Everything Samantha Hauff ‘25 has ever known about her heritage has been passed down in stories. “Ukraine is a culture that is known as ‘folkloric,’” says Hauff.  “The

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Presbyterian College celebrated National First-Gen College Student Day with its third annual pinning ceremony for first-year students. At the event, Dr. Joleesa Royal, the director of the Presby First+ program, delivered a message of resilience, empowerment, and perseverance to the college’s first-generation students. Royal, a dedicated advocate for first-generation college students, delivered a heartfelt and

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The research, conducted in part by William Leonard ‘24 and Assistant Professor Ladie Kimbery De La Cruz, Ph.D., focuses on the decarbonylation reaction of amino acid-derived ketoacids. by Sarah Murphy Chemistry research conducted by a student-faculty team at Presbyterian College has been published in Medicinal Chemistry Research, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the publication

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Dr. Stan Reid ’74 understands the power of belief. As a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church, faith and belief are foundational to his calling and day-to-day work. But Reid, a former medical doctor who played football for the Blue Hose and served in the United States military, also understands the importance of being surrounded

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Presbyterian College will celebrate its first-generation college students next week in conjunction with National First-Gen Week, Nov. 2-8. PC kicks off First-Gen Week, appropriately enough, at its next home football game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in Bailey Memorial Stadium with first-generation students being recognized at half-time. On Monday, Nov. 4, Grocery Bingo is

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With support from PC faculty and peers, Patel has successfully moved directly from undergrad into pharmacy school, completing an impactful internship along the way. by Sarah Murphy There is one factor that Tanvi Patel—a second-year pharmacy student at the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy—has always considered to be a must-have in her academic pursuits: a

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When fire destroyed and damaged several businesses in Clinton last August and the weeks passed, one question quickly came to the forefront for owners and customers. What next? For the owner of the House of Pizza on 120 Musgrove Street, which was entirely destroyed by the blaze, it was a question that yielded a fairly

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Current and future Presbyterian College students, as well as PC graduates, have a resource to help them with their financial well-being.  PC has partnered with iGrad, an award-winning financial literacy platform. iGrad provides tools that students and graduates can use to improve their personal finances.  “Financial wellness is key to a successful life, and it

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Presbyterian College’s finest graduates were celebrated during Homecoming Weekend at the PC Alumni Association’s annual alumni awards program. Eight members of the PC family were recognized for their professional achievements and service to the college and their communities. In her welcome to alumni, PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson addressed the lingering presence of Hurricane Helene,

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