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CENTRAL, S.C.—Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. William D. Barker as the University’s 19th president, following Dr. William C. Crothers, who serves as Interim President since Dr. Todd Voss retired in June 2021. Southern Wesleyan...
GREENVILLE, SC – From the heart of Dr. Paul Shotsberger, author of Choices: God’s and Ours (2018) and Moments that Matter (2020), A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere is a collection of life stories meant to encourage young adults in...
CENTRAL, S.C. – Southern Wesleyan University has been ranked #8 for the Best Bachelor's Degree in South Carolina by University Headquarters in their most recent report.
CENTRAL, S.C. – Dr. Michael Hylen’s new book, “Cultivating Emotional Intelligence: The 5 Habits of the Emotion Coach” was released October 29, 2021. The book centers on how educators may build and use positive relationships with their students to...
On December 10th, Southern Wesleyan University held graduation exercises in the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center in Central, SC. The ceremony was live streamed on the Southern Wesleyan University YouTube Channel for friends and family...
On December 2nd, several of the founders of the Black Alumni Network visited campus to join Dr. Ray Lattimore in honoring Charles Wimphrie by completing the funding goal for the Charles Wimphrie Endowed Scholarship. The presentation was made at...
On December 13-17, 2021, Dr. Paul Shotsberger, Professor of Graduate Faculty, and Dr. Mike Tapper, Chair of Religion Division, collaborated in teaching theology to Ukrainian, Turkic, and American missionaries in Jordan via interpreters using Zoom...
On December 10, 2021, Southern Wesleyan University graduated its first Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) cohort which includes 8 students. SWU established its online Ed.D. in 2018 after receiving approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and...
On December 10, 2021 Southern Wesleyan University will hold commencement with Mr. Pete Benson as the key note speaker. Pete Benson is an impactful leader and professional with a heart for higher education. Mr. Benson holds a M.A. in Pastoral...
