Warriors speak the language of baseball
Members of the Southern Wesleyan University Baseball Team share ball-playing skills with Puerto Rican youngsters.
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Swords recognized as Educator of the Year
Dr. Brian Swords, a 1995 Southern Wesleyan University business graduate from Liberty and director of Tri-County Technical College’s Easley Campus and QuickJobs Training Centers, is being recognized as Administrator of the Year.
Whatever it takes - SWU graduate seeks changed lives
Davey Blackburn and his wife Amanda started with four people meeting in a living room just over a year ago. Since then, they have seen 70 people introduced to Christ as their personal savior.
New Planned Giving website
Southern Wesleyan University announced its new Planned Giving website, offering individuals the opportunity to educate themselves in the comfort of their own home, office or on the go about the numerous and creative ways to support SWU through...
Fipps helps medically underserved in Colombia
David Fipps, center, a 2011 pre-med/pre-dentistry graduate, traveled to Cartagena and Baranquilla, Colombia, where he provided treatment to the medically underserved villages of the area and aided surrounding clinics and hospitals in the city.
Graduate named TATT chair
Carol Burdette, a 1982 psychology graduate and chief professional officer for United Way of Anderson County, was named the chair of Ten at the Top (TATT).
Lee earns doctorate
Curt Lee (Jr.), a 1986 SWU graduate, was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree from Middlesex University London in collaboration with London School of Theology.
Fipps named Teacher of the Year
Detra Fipps, a 2008 English education graduate and sixth-grade Gifted Language Arts teacher, was named Teacher of the Year at R. Dan Nolan Middle School in Bradenton, Fla.
Byrnes names Holcombe Teacher of the Year
Debbie Holcombe, a SWU graduate and physical education teacher, was named 2013-14 Teacher of the Year at James F. Byrnes High School.
To Serve the Present Age
Proceeds from professor’s book benefit new ministry center at SWU.
SWU graduates recognized at VCOM ceremony
Eric Cromer and Mark Sears took part in the White Coat ceremony in October at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Spartanburg. Both are Pre Med graduates.
Meet the new Warrior
On Oct. 25, the new Warrior mascot made his debut during the Men’s Soccer game. Bob Cooley, who was the original mascot in 1970, “suited up” as the new mascot. On Oct. 26, Athletic Director Chris Williams, right, honored Cooley and his wife...
Homecoming at SWU honors past, future vision
Sylvain Brevil was crowned Homecoming King and Chynna Douglas was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Men’s Soccer game at Southern Wesleyan University in Central.