About the President

About the Office

Contact Information

Office of the President
114 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
803/323-2225
803/323-3001 (fax)
president@winthrop.edu

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Communications

President Hynd communicates with Winthrop students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and members of the community in a variety of ways. He values engagement and wants to hear from you, too. Share your suggestions or questions with Dr. Hynd. For all of Winthrop's communications regarding COVID-19 response, see the website.

News Items

Winthrop Interim President Hynd Will Not Recommend Tuition Increase to BoT (WRHI, 05/21/20)
Winthrop Interim President to Tackle Enrollment, Fundraising, Communications (Heraldonline, 03/04/20)
Straight Talk: George W. Hynd (WRHI, 03/02/20)
Meet Winthrop's New Interim President George W. Hynd (CN2, 03/02/20)
Winthrop University Interim President to Focus on Enrollment, Facilities, Engagement (Heraldonline, 02/04/20)

Videos

Get to Know Winthrop Interim President George Hynd (Heraldonline, 03/03/20)
Hear from George Hynd, Named Winthrop's Interim President (Heraldonline, 02/04/20)

Remarks

Introductory Remarks, Announcement of Interim President (01/31/20)

Winthrop Publications

Announcements

List of email messages sent to constituencies of Winthrop University.

Faculty & Staff

How to Join March 2 F/S Virtual Town Hall (03/01/21)
Financial Outlook (02/26/21)
Summer and Fall 2021 Outlook (02/26/21)
Additional Information Regarding Ombuds Office (02/25/21)
Encourage Students to Complete the NSSE (02/24/21)
CRRSAA Funding Application Available (02/22/21)
Board Action and Upcoming F/S Town Hall (02/22/21)
Saliva-based Testing Now Available to FSS on the Main Campus (02/19/21)
February Update (02/16/21)
Pfizer Vaccine Survey Responses Needed by Noon (02/15/21)
Register for Interest in Receiving Pfizer Vaccine at Rock Hill Community Clinic when Available (02/11/21)
Vaccine Survey Responses Needed by 10 a.m. (01/28/01)
$1 Million Gift Honoring Ida Crawford Stewart to Benefit CVPA (01/26/01)
Vaccine Survey - Your Response Needed (01/26/01)
January Update (01/19/21)
Information on COVID-19 Vaccine (01/13/21)
Departure of Vice President Eduardo Prieto (01/11/21)
Welcome Back (01/06/21)
Passing of Nicholas Paul Firimonte (12/20/20)
December Update (12/15/20)
Adjustments to Spring Semester and More (12/14/20)
Fall Interactive Winthrop Magazine (12/09/20)
Holiday Treats (12/07/20)
2020 Kinard Award Recipient (12/04/20)
November Update (11/19/20)
Accessing State of the University Presentation (11/17/20)
Faculty and Staff Return to Work Survey (11/13/20)
State of the University (11/12/20)
COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Spring Semester Return (11/06/20)
Post-Election Panel Discussion (11/04/20)
December Commencement (11/02/20)
Upcoming Election (10/29/20)
Diversity Dialogue: Free Speech v. Hate Speech (10/26/20)
On-Campus Events Update (10/15/20)
October Update (10/13/20)
September Update (09/29/20)
Winthrop Achieves Milestone U.S. News Recognition (09/14/20)
Remembering 9/11 (09/11/20)
Free COVID-19 Testing Starts This Friday at Coliseum Parking Lot (09/09/20)
Recording of Today's F/S Town Hall Now Available (09/04/20)
Important Updates as Students Return to Campus (09/03/20)
How to Join Sept. 4 Faculty/Staff Virtual Town Hall (09/02/20)
Second F/S Town Hall This Friday (08/31/20)
Winthrop University Mandatory Furlough Plan Notice (08/25/20)
Update on Financial Outlook/Furlough Plan (08/24/20)
Classification and Pay Study Update (08/18/20)
Big South Conference Delays Fall Sports (08/12/20)
Launch of Return to Learn Website (07/30/20)
Decision to Delay In-Person Instruction Until Sept. 8 (07/27/20)
Summer Interactive Winthrop Magazine (07/20/20)
Recorded F/S Town Hall Meeting Available (07/17/20)
July Update (07/15/20)
Invitation to Faculty/Staff Virtual Town Hall (07/13/20)
Phase 2 Return to Work Information for Monday (07/02/20)
Update on Fall Academic Initiatives (07/01/20)
Important Return to Work Information (06/30/20)
Follow Up on Elimination of Tennis Teams (06/29/20)
June Update (06/24/20)
Town Hall Reminder (06/17/20)
First Diversity Dialogue (06/12/20)
Phase 2 and Phase 3 Start Dates (06/11/20)
Demonstrating Winthrop Values During Crisis (05/31/20)
Information on Academic Calendar Changes (05/28/20)
Passing of President Emeritus Anthony J. DiGiorgio (05/21/20)
Update on Fall Semester (05/20/20)
State Employees Return to Work Plan (05/14/20)
May Update (05/06/20)
CARES Act Information (05/05/20)
Commencement Update (05/04/20)
Important New Requirements from the CDC (05/01/20)
April Update (04/21/20)
Spring Interactive Winthrop Magazine (04/16/20)
Student Emergency & Assistance Fund (04/15/20)
March Update (03/31/20)
Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 (03/23/20)
Important News About Classes (03/19/20)
Update on Campus Closing (03/16/20)
Presidential Update on Winthrop’s COVID-19 Response (03/12/20)
A Message from Interim President George W. Hynd (03/02/20)

Students

Summer and Fall 2021 Outlook (02/26/21)
CRRSAA Funding Application Available (02/22/21)
Saliva-based Testing Now Available to FSS on the Main Campus (02/19/21)
Information on COVID-19 Vaccine (01/13/21)
Passing of Nicholas Paul Firimonte (12/20/20)
Adjustments to Spring Semester (12/14/20)
Fall Interactive Winthrop Magazine (12/09/20)
Accessing State of the University Presentation (11/17/20)
State of the University (11/12/20)
COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Spring Semester Return (11/06/20)
Post-Election Panel Discussion (11/04/20)
December Commencement (11/02/20)
Upcoming Election (10/29/20)
Important COVID-related Updates (10/13/20)
Remembering 9/11 (09/11/20)
Free COVID-19 Testing Starts This Friday at Coliseum Parking Lot (09/09/20)
Big South Conference Delays Fall Sports (08/12/20)
Recorded Students/Families Town Hall Meeting Available (07/31/20)
Launch of Return to Learn Website (07/30/20)
How to Join July 30 Students/Families Virtual Town Hall (07/29/20)
Decision to Delay In-Person Instruction Until Sept. 8 (07/27/20)
Latest Decisions on Housing, Class Delivery, and More (07/23/20)
July 30 Students/Families Virtual Town Hall (07/21/20)
Summer Interactive Winthrop Magazine (07/20/20)
Upcoming Virtual Town Hall and Other Important Info (07/15/20)
Town Hall Reminder (06/17/20)
First Diversity Dialogue (06/12/20)
Demonstrating Winthrop Values During Crisis (05/31/20)
Information on Academic Calendar Changes (05/28/20)
Update on Fall Semester 05/20/20)
CARES Act Information (05/05/20)
Commencement Update (05/04/20)
Update from Interim President George Hynd (04/21/20)
Spring Interactive Winthrop Magazine (04/16/20)
Update on Reduction in Fees, Reimbursements (04/03/20)
Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 (03/23/20)
Information About Classes and Commencement from Dr. Hynd (03/19/20)
Presidential Update on Winthrop’s COVID-19 Response (03/12/20)
A Message from Interim President George W. Hynd (03/02/20)

Alumni & Friends

$1 Million Gift Honoring Ida Crawford Stewart to Benefit CVPA (01/26/01)
Fall Interactive Winthrop Magazine (12/09/20)
Accessing State of the University Presentation (11/17/20)
State of the University (11/12/20)
Summer Interactive Winthrop Magazine (07/20/20)
Follow Up on Elimination of Tennis Teams (06/29/20)
Passing of President Emeritus Anthony J. DiGiorgio (05/21/20)
Spring Interactive Winthrop Magazine (04/16/20)
Fund Created to Assist Students Affected by COVID-19 Crisis (03/31/20)
Presidential Update Regarding COVID-19 (03/20/20)
A Message from Interim President George W. Hynd (03/02/20)

Parents & Families

Summer and Fall 2021 Outlook (02/26/21)
Important: Spring COVID Testing Reminder (01/05/21)
Adjustments to Spring Semester (12/15/20)
Fall Interactive Winthrop Magazine (12/09/20)
State of the University Presentation (11/17/20)
Winthrop Achieves Milestone U.S. News Recognition (09/14/20)
Important Information as Students Return to Campus (09/03/20)
Recorded Students/Families Town Hall Meeting Available (07/31/20)
Launch of Return to Learn Website (07/30/20)
How to Join July 30 Students/Families Virtual Town Hall (07/29/20)
Decision to Delay In-Person Instruction Until Sept. 8 (07/27/20)
Latest Decisions on Housing, Class Delivery, and More (07/23/20)
July 30 Students/Families Virtual Town Hall (07/21/20)
Summer Interactive Winthrop Magazine (07/20/20)
Information on Fall Semester (05/28/20)
Spring Interactive Winthrop Magazine (04/16/20)
Update on Reduction in Fees, Reimbursements (04/03/20)
April Eagle Family Connection Newsletter Greeting (04/01/20)
Presidential Update Regarding COVID-19 (03/20/20)

Last Updated: 3/1/21