Winthrop University Board of Trustees members endorsed a plan to open a downtown instructional office in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, in the next year.
The concept of a 10-year partnership with the town of Fort Mill was approved April 30 at the board’s quarterly meeting.
The partnership is contingent upon the finalization of the 2026-27 budget and resources for updating the location, including the potential for various funding sources.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA – Winthrop University Board of Trustees members endorsed a plan to open a downtown instructional office in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, in the next year.
The concept of a 10-year partnership with the town of Fort Mill was approved April 30 at the board’s quarterly meeting. The partnership is contingent upon the finalization of the 2026-27 budget and resources for updating the location, including the potential for various funding sources.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be finalized as soon as funding to upfit the instructional site location is secured.
The instructional site may replicate several programs on Winthrop’s main campus, including an early childhood laboratory school setting, Dual Enrollment program options, and advanced degree programs, certifications and industry engagements.
President Edward Serna ’02 said the off-campus instructional site is aligned with the university’s strategic plan, Winthrop: United in Excellence, which calls for desired outcomes offering “flexible, innovative, and high-quality educational experiences that transcend the limitations of our physical campus.”
He added that the opportunity is in Winthrop’s best interest and will yield new students, donors and partnerships beyond even what is currently planned.
For more information, contact Judy Longshaw, news and media services manager, at longshawj@winthrop.edu.
