Dear Erskine Community, My heart is broken, so much so that I cannot sleep at night without awakening to the heart-wrenching images of the killing of George Floyd, a father, a man made in God’s image and due full respect…
The Erskine Board of Trustees convened in a video conference format Friday, May 15, taking as its main topic of discussion Erskine’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening the meeting with a devotional was the Rev. Clint Davis of Chester,…
There were no fairy wands or magic spells involved, but Erskine’s Alumni Day and Admitted Students Day, slated as on-campus events for March 28, were offered on schedule—online. The switch to an online platform, initiated in response to COVID-19 crowd…
Former Erskine soccer coach Ralph Lundy, recently honored for his work in athletics, has his own thoughts about what constitutes work. “I have never 'worked' a day in my life because it was what I loved doing,” says Lundy. “Work…
A new podcast series, "Erskine Conversations," is now in production at Erskine College and is scheduled to launch Monday, March 23. “This show will feature students, faculty, and staff from every area of this institution,” says host David Pendergrass. Pendergrass,…
During a two-day gathering Feb. 20-21, the Erskine Board of Trustees, led by Board Chair Jill Gazzaway of Davidson, N.C., received reports from Erskine athletics, toured two campus construction projects, and enjoyed dinner at the President’s Home. Director of Athletics…
“Your route isn’t always straight,” Professor of Biology Dr. Al Mina told students during a Jan. 16 presentation for students, part of an ongoing emphasis on vocation and calling at Erskine College. Mina moderated the panel discussion for the evening…
Discovery Garden, a weeklong children’s day camp at Erskine this summer, took “Woodlands” as its theme this year; brought a beloved retired professor, Dr. Mary Lang Edwards, back to campus to teach “box turtle biology”; and accomplished the planting of…
A capacity crowd packed the Due West Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church August 27 when Erskine President Dr. Robert Gustafson spoke to students—including the biggest freshman class in the school's history—about the “four-year gift” of the college experience at this year’s…
The women of the Erskine College Class of 2023 assembled August 24 for the 96th annual Signing of the Book, taking part in a Saturday morning ceremony in the Bowie Arts Center. The students recited the school’s honor pledge…
