Teacher of the Year living his lifelong career dream
Jan 2, 2018 | Alumni, Adult Evening programs, Career Success Story: Education
“I knew in the third-grade that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Jeffery Gaines.
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Southern Wesleyan University Installs Rev. Heath Mullikin as University Chaplain
Aug 27, 2025 | Spiritual Life, Special Events
CENTRAL, S.C. – A new chapter in spiritual leadership at Southern Wesleyan University began on Monday, Aug...
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Southern Wesleyan Names Alumnus Shelton as New Track & Field and Cross Country Head Coach
Jul 21, 2025 | Athletics
Central, SC – Southern Wesleyan is excited to announce Peyton Shelton as the Head Coach of the Cross Country...
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2017 in Review
Jan 1, 2018 | Faith-filled community, Inventive learning, Contagious generosity
SWU takes a look back on the highlights of 2017 and looks forward to continued success in 2018!
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SWU hosts innovative program focused on community, growth and service
Jan 1, 2018 | Inventive learning
OneLife students earn a year’s worth of college credit while traveling, acquiring life skills, growing in emotional...
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Need a Good New Year's Resolution? This one will pay you back.
Dec 22, 2017 | SWU Online
Earning your degree is a resolution that will yield long-term, residual benefits for your life and career.
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SWU establishes Coach Charles Wimphrie Scholarship
Dec 18, 2017 | Athletics, Advancement
A scholarship named for the longtime head men's basketball coach will assist student-athletes seeking a Christian...
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Southern Wesleyan University holds 2017 winter graduation
Dec 11, 2017 | Academics, Awards and recognitions
Southern Wesleyan University held two graduation ceremonies Dec. 8 on its campus in Central.
Keep ReadingOnline special education courses available through Southern Wesleyan University
Dec 11, 2017 | Education
SWU offers online courses for teachers seeking a special education certification through a fully-funded scholarship...
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SWU honors longtime coach and his legacy
Nov 30, 2017 | Ed Welch | Athletics, Alumni, Faith-filled community
Former players joined family, friends and colleagues to honor Coach Charles Wimphrie Nov. 18.
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International Week at Southern Wesleyan University
Nov 21, 2017 | Student Life, Spiritual Life, Inventive learning
SWU’s Central campus was filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of diverse cultures.
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SWU graduate’s work helps open doors to trafficking survivors
Nov 21, 2017 | Alumni, Career Success Story: Social Services and Nonprofit
It’s one of the largest, most insidious organized crimes in the world, and few people realize that this crime is...
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