Erskine’s Homecoming 2021 celebration begins Friday, Oct. 1, with highlights to include the Erskine Open Golf Tournament Friday afternoon, a pep rally Friday evening, a Color Run Saturday morning, a vendor fair with “Authors, Artists, and Artisans” Saturday morning, a…
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…
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,…
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…
Erskine’s baccalaureate ceremony, a service of worship in preparation for commencement exercises May 8, was conducted under the towers of the Erskine Building Friday, May 7. Graduating seniors and their families, along with members of the faculty and staff, took…
In a welcome return to tradition, graduates and their families gathered under the towers of the Erskine Building May 8 for Erskine’s first in-person commencement celebration since 2019. Students from both the college and seminary were recognized during the outdoor…
Please note the update below regarding the time and location of the baccalaureate service. Erskine will mark the end of the 2020-21 academic year with a commencement ceremony honoring college and seminary graduates Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. under…
