News Headlines
| Retirees recognized for service (5-15-2012) Southern Wesleyan University faculty and staff came together May 8 for a retirement reception. Read More | ||
| SWU names Mauldin Student Teacher of Year (5-14-2012) Southern Wesleyan University President Dr. Todd Voss congratulates Kristen Mauldin, who was named Student Teacher of the Year during honors convocation April 24 at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Read More | ||
| Preparing to serve (5-14-2012) The Southern Wesleyan University Division of Religion held a commissioning service April 26 at historic Freedom’s Hill Church on the campus in Central for graduating religion students. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan announces spring 2012 dean’s list (5-14-2012) Southern Wesleyan University announces its spring 2012 dean’s list students. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan University graduates 284 (5-7-2012) Southern Wesleyan University graduates, their families and friends gathered at the campus in Central on May 3 and 5 to mark a milestone moment. Read More | ||
| Students inducted into Alpha Chi (5-2-2012) Southern Wesleyan University students representing the top five percent of the junior class and the top 10 percent of the senior class were inducted into Alpha Chi during honors convocation April 24 at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central.Read More | ||
| Sixth Annual SWUPY Awards a success (4-30-2012) Do not adjust your set! From their “SportsCenter” styled set, the SWU Department of Athletics honored student-athletes for their contributions during the 2011-2012 year at the 6th Annual SWUPY Awards April 23. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan prepares for spring graduation (4-30-2012) Southern Wesleyan University graduates, their family members and friends will gather at the university’s campus in Central on May 3 and 5. Read More | ||
| What on earth are they doing? (4-24-2012) Southern Wesleyan University students, faculty and staff volunteers worked on various beautification projects on campus as an Earth Day project. Read More | ||
| University Singers recognized at Fort Jackson (4-23-2012) The University Singers sang at Fort Jackson for service personnel with 25-plus years in the military this spring. Read More | ||
| Relay for Life (4-23-2012) A group of Sigma Delta students from Southern Wesleyan University competed in the Relay for Life April 13 at Clemson. Read More | ||
| Kizer receives Excellence in Teaching Award (4-23-2012) Dr. Lee Kizer, center, associate professor of business at Southern Wesleyan University, was presented the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award by S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan recognizes outstanding alumni (4-23-2012) Southern Wesleyan University alumni were recognized April 14 for their outstanding efforts in ministry and business during an annual awards luncheon on the university’s campus in Central. Read More | ||
| SWU receives $500k gift for center (4-20-2012) Southern Wesleyan University announced a $500,000 gift towards the construction of a future student/community center project. Read More | ||
| Chick-fil-A Leadercast at Southern Wesleyan University to Feature Tebow, Stanley, Others May 4 (4-2-2012) Southern Wesleyan University will be among the sites to present the Chick-fil-A Leadercast, a day of inspiration, learning, networking and more May 4 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center.Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan students make healthy connections (3-30-2012) Wellness Week was March 26-30, featuring the health fair, a blood drive and a chapel featuring author, coach and speaker Kary Overbrunner. The university hosted several area agencies, organizations and health-related businesses during the health fair.Read More | ||
| Kid-friendly music program Saturday at Southern Wesleyan University (3-26-2012) Kids of all ages are invited to a celebration of old time music Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan names Peters new VP for Enrollment Management (3-26-2012) Southern Wesleyan University has named Chad Peters the new vice president for enrollment management.Read More | ||
| Student active as a tutor (3-23-2012) Amanda Almond, an English Education major and honor student of Sigma Tau Delta, tutors international students in English. Working through Reformed University Fellowship International, she teaches conversational English at Clemson Presbyterian Church.Read More | ||
| Business students within top 100 of competition (3-23-2012) Four Southern Wesleyan University seniors majoring in business took top honors in an international business strategy competition. Read More | ||
| Citadel Gospel Choir ministers in music (3-22-2012) Braeden Kershner, director of the Citadel Gospel Choir, introduces the 25-member group of musicians during a March 22 chapel at Southern Wesleyan. Read More | ||
| Driving range coming to Southern Wesleyan (3-22-2012) The addition of a new golf driving/practice range at Southern Wesleyan University is seen as a "hole-in-one" that will benefit the athletic program and attract visitors to Central. Read More | ||
| Regional Science Fair (3-20-2012) The Regional Science Fair at Southern Wesleyan University March 16 hosted more than 70 projects presented by almost 80 students in grades 3-12 from across Pickens, Oconee and Anderson counties.Read More | ||
| Drive for the Warriors (3-19-2012) Southern Wesleyan University and the Department of Athletics cordially invites you to join us for a VIP experience at the Greenville Drive baseball game. Read More | ||
| Alumnus to serve on national council (3-13-2012) Charles Tegen, a 1974 business graduate of Southern Wesleyan University, has been appointed to serve on the National Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council.Read More | ||
| Citadel Gospel Choir at SWU March 22 (3-13-2012) The Citadel Gospel Choir, directed by Southern Wesleyan University alumnus Braeden Kershner, will perform on the SWU campus March 22 at 10:50 a.m., in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. Read More | ||
| Smithsonian exhibit opens at SWU (3-6-2012) The exhibit, which traces the diverse origins of American music, is located in Founders' Hall. The exhibit is a collaboration between the university and the Pickens County Museum, Birchwood Center and Humanities Council SC. Read More | ||
| Concert at SWU to Benefit Haitian Children (2-28-2012) David Wimbish and the Collection, an indie/folk band from Greensboro, N.C., is coming to Southern Wesleyan University in a concert, March 9 at 8 p.m., to help Haitian children realize the dream of a better home. Read More | ||
| Ravi Zacharias, Internationally-Known Author, Speaker Coming to Clemson March 8 (2-28-2012) Ravi Zacharias, a Christian apologist who has spoken to audiences worldwide, will be at Littlejohn Coliseum at Clemson University March 8 to explore the issue of intolerance, a charge leveled against Christians in a society where skepticism and humanism are celebrated as virtuesRead More | ||
| Pew named superintendent (2-22-2012) Dr. Kelly Pew, an adjunct professor at Southern Wesleyan University, has been named superintendent for the School District of Pickens County.Read More | ||
| Robots on the rebound at SWU (2-21-2012) Southern Wesleyan’s science department hosted approximately 150 high school students in robotics teams from high schools in Greenville, York, Pendleton, Pickens and Anderson counties. Read More | ||
| Southern Wesleyan University to Present “The Wizard of Oz” (2-17-2012) Southern Wesleyan University will present a student production of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s tale, “The Wizard of Oz,” March 16,17, 23 and 24. Read More | ||
| Smithsonian exhibit coming to Southern Wesleyan University (2-29-2012) An interactive exhibit that brings the sights and sounds of America’s music heritage to life is coming March 3-April 22 to Southern Wesleyan University in Central.Read More | ||
| SWU Athletics Conducting Mascot Survey (2-10-2012) As Southern Wesleyan University begins the process of moving athletic programs to the NCAA, what will the Warrior spirit look like in years to come? Read More | ||
| Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Schools to take part in SWU Regional Science Fair (2-10-2012) More than a hundred students from Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties will be on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University in Central March 16, to take part in the 2012 Regional Science Fair. Read More | ||
| The robots are coming to SWU (2-8-2012) An army of robots will converge on Southern Wesleyan University Saturday, Feb. 18.Read More | ||
| Speaker-artist presents “graphic portrayal” of Christ (2-3-2012) Eric Samuel Timm, international communicator, artist and author, shared his faith in spoken and visual ways Feb. 2 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Read More | ||
| February Fine Arts at Southern Wesleyan University (2-1-2012) Fine arts events for February 2012Read More | ||
| Wright second “Mister” to be inducted at SWU (1-31-2012) Tyson Wright, an elementary education major from Greer, was inducted into the Call Me Mister program during a ceremony Jan. 30 at Freedom’s Hill Church on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University in Central.Read More | ||
| Bryant named SCAAD president (1-30-2012) Joy Bryant, executive director of alumni and constituent relations at Southern Wesleyan University, was elected as president of the South Carolina Alumni Association Directors.Read More | ||
| Speaker-artist coming to SWU Feb. 2 (1-30-2012) Part artist, part speaker, and all passion - That’s how Rev. Eric Samuel Timm describes himself. Read More | ||
| SWU hosts high school choral clinic (1-25-2012) Dr. Don Campbell leads a group of high school students in a rehearsal during a choral clinic for the South Carolina Upper Region Honor Choir, held Jan. 20 at Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central. Read More | ||
| Keeping it real – Spiritual Emphasis at SWU (1-25-2012) Luke Jackson challenged and encouraged Southern Wesleyan University students, emphasizing the importance of confessing sins and remaining open to God and one another in their spiritual walk. Read More | ||
| January Fine Arts events at Southern Wesleyan University (1-13-2012) January Fine Arts events at Southern Wesleyan UniversityRead More | ||
| Wilson named communications director at Southern Wesleyan (1-10-2012) Greg Wilson was recently named as the new director of communications at Southern Wesleyan University.Read More |