Recent News

Bird Estate Gift Creates Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
An estate gift from the late Lillian K. Bird ’32 will establish an endowed scholarship for nontraditional students. (5/15/2012)

Susan Anfin '86, '93, '02 and Jim Doyle Establish Athletic Endowment
Three-time alumna Susan Anfin and her husband, Jim Doyle, have established an athletic endowment to support men’s basketball at Winthrop. (5/14/2012)

McDonald's Scholarship Continues to Support Winthrop Students Seeking Degrees
Established originally by Robert and Mary Sweetman, the McDonald's Scholarship will continue to support the university’s mission to make the Winthrop experience possible for students everywhere. (5/10/2012)

Winthrop Alumni Eligible for Discount Tickets to Biltmore House
Biltmore House in Asheville, N.C., America's largest privately owned home, now offers discount daytime admission tickets to Winthrop University alumni. (4/17/2012)

Kim Keel Named Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations
Kimberly F. Keel, a former York County and S.C. United Way official, has been appointed Winthrop University vice president for development and alumni relations effective May 1. (4/17/2012)

James Williamson '80, '85 Selected for Board of Trustees
James "Jimmie" Williamson '80, '85 will join the Winthrop University's Board of Trustees on July 1 as the alumni representative. (4/5/2012)

Winthrop Launches Public Phase of $50 Million Campaign
Winthrop University has kicked off the public phase of Distinction: The Campaign for Winthrop. Only the second major fundraising campaign in the university's 125-year history, Distinction celebrates the three ideals of honoring the past, engaging the present and enabling the future. (10/19/2011)

Limited Spaces Available for Alumni to Join the West Center
The wait is over. A limited number of alumni memberships are now available for the Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center.

Garnet and Gold Fridays Encourage Loyalty, Spirit
Show support for your alma mater by wearing Garnet and Gold every Friday.