Winthrop in the News
Don Worthington: Putting Power in Your Power Points
The Herald, May 19
Some PowerPoint tips from Winthrop Professor Marshall Jones.
USC Considers Campus-Wide Smoking Ban
The State, May 19
Clemson University and Furman University are aiming to boot tobacco in the next two years. Benedict College, College of Charleston and Winthrop University are weighing campus-wide bans.
New Winthrop President Values Survey Pointing to Benefits of Liberal Arts Education
The Herald, May 18
Incoming Winthrop President Jayne Marie Comstock says she’s encouraged by one survey that suggests employers place a high value on graduates with a liberal arts education background.
Melanie Balog Column: Readying Women for Leadership in South Carolina
The Post and Courier, May 18
South Carolina ranks next to last (thanks, Louisiana) for the percentage of women in its state legislature, and its governor is the only woman in statewide elected office.
But there's a four-day conference starting Sunday at Winthrop University that could eventually help change that ranking.
Funding for Nurse to Help Sexual Assault Victims at Safe Passage Cut
The Herald, May 18
The nurses “are capable,” said Carrie Morphis, Winthrop University’s victim services coordinator.
Years ago, Winthrop University developed a partnership with law enforcement and Safe Passage to send students who reported an on-campus sexual assault to be forensically examined at the nonprofit shelter. Now, students also will go to Piedmont.
York County Law Enforcement Forum Planned
The Herald, May 18
The panel will feature Winthrop Police Chief Frank Zebedis.
Charlotte Artist Invites People to Walk the 'Path of Yes' at Mint Museum
Charlotte Observer, May 17
At the suggestion of Tom Stanley, Winthrop University’s chair of fine arts, art instructor Jon Prichard headed to the McColl Center to see if he could assist Love with his “Yes” installation. Prichard sought an opportunity to say yes.
Winthrop Researchers Find Link Between Instructors' Popularity with Students, Facebook Profiles
The Herald, May 17
College students may view a professor with less respect and expect his classes to be easier if the teacher posts on Facebook that he likes “good beer, good times” and “The Simpsons,” according to research by Winthrop University.
Associate psychology professor Merry Sleigh and Winthrop student Jason Laboe published the results of their research recently.
Sanford Returns to Congress, Says He'll Focus on Finances
The Island Packet, May 16
Added Scott Huffmon, a Winthrop University political scientist: “There’s a saying about leopards and their spots.”
TKA's Blackwell is Top of Winthrop's Class
SC Now, May 14
The morning of Keslie Blackwell’s college graduation from Winthrop University found her excited and anxious just like any other student who is about to see four years of work recognized.
But when she got to her seat at Winthrop Coliseum May 4 and found her name card she saw that it was specially marked.
That’s when she found out for sure that she would be receiving the school’s highest academic honor, the Tillman Award, signifying that she would be graduating with the highest GPA in a class of more than 600 college graduates.
Nikki Haley's Rocky Governorship
Politico, May 12
Haley is “not in trouble, but there is going to be a contest — Vincent Sheheen has a real chance,” said Scott Huffmon, who conducts the Winthrop Poll within the state. “He still has the uphill battle because he’s in a red state, but this is not fait accompli.”
Rock Hill Considering Incentives to Have Small, Tech-Oriented Businesses
The Herald, May 8
The incentives would align with the city’s efforts to bring attract more technology jobs to the area, specifically the Knowledge Park corridor than runs from Winthrop University, through the former Bleachery textile site, to downtown.
Brookgreen Gardens nabs Award for Art Contribution
Myrtle Beach Sun News, May 7
The attraction, which is a National Historic Landmark and a nonprofit, received The Winthrop University Medal of Honor in the Arts, which was established in 2001 to honor those who encourage the arts.
Charlotte Drag-Racing Death Trial Goes to Jury
The Herald, May 7
A little more than a minutelater, at the Riverpointe/Palisades intersection, Stasko’s Mitsubishi Eclipse rammed the car carrying Winthrop University professor Cindy Furr and her 2-year-old daughter McAllister.
A New Beginning
CN2, May 5
President Anthony DiGiorgio shares some remarks at his final commencement.
Winthrop University's DiGiorgio: Graduates Should Live Their Lives with Passion
The Herald, May 4
For more than two decades, he’s been high-fived, hugged or shaken hands with more than 26,000 Winthrop University graduates.
On Saturday afternoon, retiring President Anthony DiGiorgio will hand out hundreds more college diplomas as he presides over his final graduation ceremony.
South Carolina Get A- in Being Small-Business Friendly
The Herald, May 4
Melissa Gladden, president of Rock Hill-based Carolina Recruitment, was recently named volunteer of the year by the South Carolina Staffing Association.
Owner of Carolina Recruitment since 2001, Gladden is a York County native and a 1999 Winthrop University graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Graduate Commencement Photo Album/Undergraduate Commencement Photo Album
The Herald, May 3 and 5
S.C. Mothers of the Year Influenced Generation
The Herald, May 2
The scrapbooks and collected research from families and newspapers will now be placed in the archives of Winthrop University, where Jennifer Disney, director of women’s studies, said it will provide a rich trove of material for future historians.
Marshall Challenges Winthrop Crowd to 'Play Angry'
The Herald, April 28
He challenged a crowd of more than 250 at the DiGiorgio Campus Center to adopt the same attitude. Teachers should “teach angry,” ministers should “preach angry,” and leaders should “lead angry.” And he challenged Winthrop fans to “cheer angry when you come into the doors of the Winthrop Coliseum.”
Marshall Grateful Winthrop 'Gave Me An Opportunity'
The Herald, April 28
If Winthrop University made a habit of honoring its athletic hall of fame inductees with a bust, the one of former Eagle basketball coach Gregg Marshall might have a little chip on its shoulder.
Winthrop Professor Honored for Interior Design Work
The Herald, April 26
Fellow Winthrop faculty members nominated Jennifer Belk for the 2013 Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award and she will be honored at a national conference in Washington in August.
2 Teens Arrested, Accused in Winthrop iPhone Thefts
The Herald, April 25
A college student who heeded an alert from Winthrop University’s police chief on Monday helped authorities arrest two 17-year-olds accused of stealing iPhones on the Rock Hill campus.
Winthrop's Cook Named a Mid-Major Rookie Coach of the Year
The Herald, April 25
Winthrop women’s head basketball coach Kevin Cook has been recognized as one of three NCAA Mid-Major Rookie Head Coaches of the Year in Kenny Kallina’s annual College Coaching Awards.
Winthrop Track Star Puts on 5K Run for Those Who Can't
The Herald, April 23
Lisa Nichols is 21 and runs track at Winthrop University. She is healthy and lean, and she runs fast.
But on Saturday, Nichols is hosting a track event in which those who can run run. Those who can walk walk. Those who need wheelchairs roll. If somebody wants to use braces or crutches, that’s fine, too.
Winthrop Police Warn Students to Be Cautious After iPhone Thefts
The Herald, April 22
Local college students were advised by police Monday morning to not let strangers borrow their phones after two Winthrop University students had their iPhones stolen Sunday night.
U.S.A's Golden Lake Girl
The (California) Daily Observer, April 20
About Chelsea Schoenfeldt: The Winthrop University senior will be donning a Team USA uniform when she travels from her school-year home in South Carolina to Aruba, a small island off the Northern coast of Venezuela that makes up part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in June to play five games against fellow university-aged athletes from Europe, South America and beyond.
Winthrop Poll: Some South Carolinians Favor Expanding Medicaid, Poll Says
The Herald, April 20
A slim majority of South Carolinians – 50.8 percent – support expanding Medicaid, the government-run health-insurance program for the poor.
Palmetto Mornings: 4/19 Scott Huffmon
WRHI, April 19
Interview with Scott Huffmon.
Graham Takes a Hit in Polls
Greenville Online, April 18
Featuring results from the newest Winthrop Poll.
Poll: S.C. Favors Path to Citizenship
The State, April 18
Featuring results from the newest Winthrop Poll.
Daniels Family Gets 2nd Chance to See Brothers Compete
The Charlotte Observer, April 14
When it comes to following their sons’ collegiate baseball teams, Amy and Kevin Daniels do their best to have all the bases covered.
Leighton Daniels is a junior at Winthrop, and David Daniels is a sophomore at Davidson. Between the two, Amy and Kevin try to attend each team’s home games and track in-game updates of each team’s away games via the Internet, despite Davidson’s and Winthrop’s conflicting schedules.
Winthrop Student Union Wins National Award
The Herald, April 13
Winthrop University’s DiGiorgio Student Union – the group that brings comedy, concerts and other cultural events to campus – has picked up a national honor.
Winthrop Board Honors DiGiorgio with Leadership Forum, President Emeritus Title
The Herald, April 12
The Winthrop Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to honor outgoing President Anthony DiGiorgio on Friday with the creation of a DiGiorgio Forum on Leadership and the title of president emeritus and distinguished professor of public service and leadership.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
CN2, April 11
Bela Herlong '51 and daughter M.H. Herlong, in the newest Friends of Dacus Library event, talk about their writing careers.
How Sanford Did It
The State, April 4
A 2010 Winthrop University poll showed her to be a popular S.C. figure with almost 65 percent of Republicans having a favorable opinion of their then-first lady.
“I think she would have sucked all of the oxygen out of his campaign had she run,” said Scott Huffmon, a Winthrop political scientist and pollster. “She is respected for her own fiscally conservative ideas and political chops, so she would have been taken very seriously by the political insiders. If she’s just as capable and just as conservative, how many people would give the vote to the cheater over the woman he wronged? Especially if they were thinking he might have trouble against a female Democratic opponent, and she would have no such challenges.”
WCU's Cooper Named One of UNC System's Best Teachers
WCU News, April 3
Focusing on Winthrop alum Chris Cooper '97.