Rolling Stone Magazine Profiles MFA Grad Phillip Quinn Morris
MFA fiction graduate Phillip Quinn Morris ’14 is featured in France’s version of Rolling Stone Magazine. The article is related to the European publication of …
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Dr. Robbins Premieres New Music Inspired by Yoga
Dr. Scott Robbins’s “Tuladandasana: A Stereophonic Sextet for Cellos,” which was commissioned for the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra cellists, received its premiere at the SPO’s “Cello …
Dr. Case Examines the Role of Forensic Science in Catching Criminals
Dr. Will Case presented at the Southeastern Regional meeting of the American Chemical Society in Columbia, South Carolina. His topics included “Catching Criminals with Chemistry: A …
MAT Grad Named SC Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Chad Cooksey ‘08 was recently named the South Carolina Association for Physical Education ‘Sports Teacher of the Year.’ Chad teaches social studies at Landrum High …
Model League Rookies Dominate Appalachia Regional Model Arab League
Congratulations to the first-year members of Converse’s Model Arab League delegation, who earned top awards at their first debate competition. The students traveled to Hollins …
Exploring the Bewildering “Sweating Sickness” in Medieval Europe
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics, Dr. John Theilmann and Nisbet Honors student, Abby Sweet ’18 presented their paper, “Diagnosing the English Sweat …
Exploring the Birthplace of Women’s Lib: “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry”
Politics alumna Nivedita Bagchi ’01, Associate Professor of Government and Political Affairs, and Director of Women’s Studies at Millersville University, will be on campus for …
Biology and Chemistry Senior Teaches Astronomy and Physics at SMC
Biology, Chemistry, and Hispanic Studies major Kelsey Barber ’17 (Nisbet Honors) spent her summer shadowing the chief orthopedic surgeon at Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Dallas, Georgia. “I’m …
Professor Thomas is Finalist in 701 Center for Contemporary Art Award
Assistant Professor of Art Jena Thomas is one of three finalists for the 701 Center for Contemporary Art prize. The 701 CCA Prize is awarded to …