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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Call Me MISTER inducts two at SWU
Jervarrio Curenton and Kennedy Lowrance were inducted into Southern Wesleyan University’s Call Me MISTER program during a ceremony Nov. 15 at historic Freedom’s Hill Church, located on the Central campus.
SWU plays key role in developing Teacher Leader Endorsement
Many teachers who demonstrate leadership skills in South Carolina schools are rewarded with administrative positions in a school or school district, but that’s not necessarily the only valid outcome, and not all teachers want to leave the classroom.
Finley to serve on state-level development team
Susan Finley, professor of education at Southern Wesleyan University, was selected to serve on the S.C. Department of Education Rubric Development Team.
Thornton appointed to commission
Dr. Mona Thornton, associate dean of the School of Education at Southern Wesleyan University, was appointed to the Continuous Improvement Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Oconee Co. Schools names SWU graduate Teacher of the Year
For Joey Bryson, education is more than just a career – it’s a way of life. The School District of Oconee County affirmed Bryson’s dedication by naming her Teacher of the Year.
SWU receives approval for Read to Succeed courses
Southern Wesleyan University’s School of Education has been approved to offer Read to Succeed graduate-level courses.
SWU alumnus' school benefits from Colbert gift
Damon Qualls, center, assistant principal of Berea Middle School and a 2013 SWU MEDAS graduate, pictured with comedian Steven Colbert and actress Yvette Nicole Brown at the DonorsChoose.org Partnership Summit this past May at New York.
SWU offering new degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies
Southern Wesleyan University is now offering a degree that will prepare graduates to work with young children and their families in a variety of non-public school settings.
Southern Wesleyan University School of Education Nationally Accredited
Southern Wesleyan University’s School of Education recently received accreditation for seven years – until 2021 – under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
SWU hosts festival fun
Christian May, an education major from Smithville, Ga., plays a game of checkers with a young festivalgoer during the Central Railroad Festival. SWU provided crafts and games during the festival, April 25 in downtown Central. May, along with...
SCICU honors Jachens for teaching excellence
Darryl Jachens, professor of music at Southern Wesleyan University, is among 20 professors who were honored for Teaching Excellence by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at the 10th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards...
Father, daughter both named teachers of the year
Amanda Link Harris, a Southern Wesleyan University graduate, was recently named Teacher of the Year at Walhalla High School. Dale Link, her father, and also a Southern Wesleyan graduate, was named Teacher of the Year at Tamassee-Salem High School.