The Rev. John Hellams, executive pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Lebanon, Tenn., took “home” as his theme when he addressed students, faculty, and staff at an Erskine chapel session Sept. 21. Focusing on Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son in…
Retired Erskine staff member William Franklin Mitchell, Jr. died Sept. 25, 2021. A 1970 graduate of Erskine College, he majored in mathematics and went on to earn a master’s degree in Education at Clemson University. He taught physics, math, and…
The house at the corner of Washington and Main on the Erskine campus is known by alumni as either “the Boyce House” or “the Chi House.” For years, this historic house has stood vacant. After decades of dreaming, and through…
Erskine College has been listed in the U.S. News Best Colleges for 2022. Erskine placed 11th among “Best Regional Colleges” in the South, placing second among South Carolina schools on the list. “I’m delighted that Erskine College has been recognized…
Dr. Mary Lang Olson Edwards, who taught biology at Erskine College from 1989 to 2014, died Monday, Sept. 13. A graduate of Agnes Scott College, she was awarded a Ph.D. in biology at Clemson University. In addition to classroom teaching,…
The Erskine Board of Trustees welcomed new members; heard from the interim president; received key reports; acknowledged the work of administrators, faculty, and staff; and were addressed by Board Chair Mike Whitehurst as well as a local pastor and a…
Dr. John A.E. Harris was officially installed as McDonald-Boswell Assistant Professor of History at Erskine’s 2021 Formal Opening Convocation August 31 in Lesesne Auditorium. In an address entitled “The Year Ahead—Some Advice from an American President,” Harris introduced his topic…
Professor Emerita of Education Zelda Gambrell Oates, widow of Henry C. “Dusty” Oates, Sr. ’51, died Saturday, August 28. A 1951 graduate of Erskine College, she taught at her alma mater from 1962 to 1993. “Zelda Oates helped to anchor…
The women of the Erskine College Class of 2025 assembled in the Bowie Arts Center August 21 for the 98th annual Signing of the Book, a traditional event accompanied by a luncheon this year. The students recited the school’s honor…
The Erskine College Spring 2021 Dean’s List has been announced by Dean of the College Shane Bradley. The dean’s list honors full-time students who earn a GPR of at least 3.80. Congratulations to the following students named to the dean’s…
