Winthrop University News http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/rss/winthropnews.xml News and Events from Winthrop University Copyright 2006, Winthrop University Graduate, President's and Dean's Lists Posted on the University's Web Site http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30381 The names of Winthrop University graduates and high-achieving students on the President’s and Dean’s lists from spring 2013 are now available on the university’s Web site. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:20:49 GMT Julia Longshaw Biology Faculty Member Will Track Ranaviruses at Georgetown Refuge http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30351 Winthrop biology faculty member Matthew Heard will travel to Georgetown, S.C., several times over the next year to study how ranaviruses are affecting amphibians and reptiles at the Hobcaw Barony wildlife refuge. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:52 GMT Julia Longshaw Winthrop's ST-ARTS Program Celebrates 25th Summer http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30327 The 300 chosen middle-school students are working with more than 50 talented artists and musicians in visual arts, dance, drama and music. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:06 GMT Nicole Smith The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Selected as 2013-14 Common Book http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30259 William Kamkwamba’s “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” has been selected as the latest Common Book for Winthrop University. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:47:13 GMT Julia Longshaw Winthrop and Rock Hill Educators Head to China to Teach Classroom Technology http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30187 In an elementary school in Beijing, Chinese school officials are creating a replica of a classroom just like one found in India Hook Elementary School in Rock Hill, S.C. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:32:01 GMT Julia Longshaw Winthrop Will Host School Partnership Conference for Educational Renewal on Tuesday http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30176 The Richard W. Riley College of Education will host its 4th annual School Partnership Conference for Educational Renewal on Tuesday, June 11, in the DiGiorgio Campus Center. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:51:08 GMT Kimberly Byrd Tenure, Promotions and Emeritus Status Announced for Faculty http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30172 The Winthrop Board of Trustees approved 10 retiring faculty members for emeritus status and heard about the latest faculty tenure and promotions at the June 7 quarterly meeting. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:35:33 GMT Julia Longshaw Board Gives Tentative Approval to 3.1 Percent Tuition Increase for In-state Students http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30156 Winthrop University officials gave tentative approval to a 3.1 percent tuition increase for in-state students Friday Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:46:29 GMT Kimberly Byrd Comstock Contract Voted on by Winthrop Board of Trustees http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30154 A five-year contract for President-elect Jayne Marie Comstock was approved June 7 by the Winthrop Board of Trustees. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:54:53 GMT Kimberly Byrd New Board of Trustee Chair and Vice Chair Elected http://www.winthrop.edu/news-events/article.aspx?id=30153 Winthrop Board of Trustee members elected Rock Hill resident Kathy Bigham as chair and Florence attorney Karl Folkens as vice chair at the June 7 board meeting. Both will serve one-year terms. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:48:37 GMT Kimberly Byrd