Needing to Be Needy
05/22/2020 | Madison Janke | Spiritual Life
I've never been really good at asking for help. I'm independent and don't really like relying on others. I never...
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New Semester: What does Scripture say?
02/4/2026 | by Sydney Saunders | Academics, Spiritual Life
If you’re like me, the spring semester snuck up on you while you were contentedly enjoying your winter break...
Exam Week Essentials: The Everyday Student’s Guide to Surviving Finals
11/17/2025 | by Sydney Saunders | Academics
College students everywhere are gearing up for the end of the semester, dreading the upcoming week of finals. No...
Top Four Reasons Why Choosing SWU for Your STEM Degree is Your Best Option
11/9/2023 | by Staci Johnson | Academics
Choosing the right college or university can be a daunting task. Students must consider many factors, such as the...
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In the Time of COVID-19: The Workers who Keep America Running
05/18/2020 | Rupal Ramesh Shah | Alumni
Consistent access to clean drinking water, uninterrupted electricity, safe public transportation services, weekly...
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Keeping Teams Engaged During COVID-19
05/18/2020 | Dana Frost | SWU Online, Faculty, Alumni
As the nation (and world) takes steps towards reopening previously closed businesses, and there is buzz about...
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Perseverance Through Trials
05/15/2020 | Dr. Priscilla Hammond | Faculty, Spiritual Life
Do you find yourself struggling to focus during these trying times? Is it becoming easy for you to just move...
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Extravagant Generosity
05/6/2020 | Dr. Sandra McLendon | Faculty, Spiritual Life
Recently, our pastor preached about “Extravagant Generosity.” When I read the sermon title, my first...
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Letter to the SWU Class of 2024
05/1/2020 | Zach Wheeler | Admissions
Dear freshmen, Congratulations! You made it. You’re about to embark on what probably is the...
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God is in Control
04/21/2020 | Katherine Wiggins | Student Life, Academics, Spiritual Life
Current SWU student Katherine Wiggins describes the transition from on-campus to online classes that occurred as a...
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Working the COVID-19 Frontlines: Alumna Story
04/10/2020 | Euphemia Binda | Alumni
My husband and I moved to South Carolina in August of 2009. I was already a nursing student when we moved, but could...
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How to Talk About COVID-19
04/9/2020 | Rev. Ken Dill | Student Life, Spiritual Life
Rev. Dill shares some tips on how to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in a spiritually and mentally healthy way.
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Keep Calm and Trust God: How to Relieve Stress in Times of Uncertainty
03/27/2020 | Rev. Ken Dill | Spiritual Life
Here are some practical tools to deal with rising levels of stress and anxiety in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
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