Current Issue: Fall/Winter 2016
Alumni Events – Fall/Winter 2016
The Alumni Office hosts numerous fun and exciting events each year for alumni and friends of the college. Read More
A Lasting Impression
“I am forever grateful for my six years at SMC, for this fountain in my honor, and am excited for what lies ahead for the college.” says Dr. Keith. Read More
Danny Gulledge ’96: A Pioneer Hero
Lt. Danny Gulledge ’96 is one of Spartanburg Methodist College’s true alumni heroes. Read More
Ingrid Keller ’04: Bringing Music to Many Ears
For Ingrid Keller ’04, spreading the joy of music around her community is not only part of her job, it is her passion. Read More
Professional Development Seminar
When SMC freshman Austin Hinkle ’18 went to a meeting with a local financial planner to talk about starting a retirement account, he remembered what he’d learned in his Professional Development Seminar Read More
Uncommon Strength, Enduring Love: Ruth Searcy Ballard ’52
On September 20, The Ballard Center, which houses the college’s new Professional Development Program, was officially opened and dedicated in memory of Ruth Ballard by her husband, donor Ret. Air Force Lt. Col. Arthur “Ted” Ballard ’51. Read More
Students Warm Up to Judd Cellar Coffee Shop
When students returned to campus in August, a hot cup of coffee was waiting for them in the newly transformed Judd Cellar Coffee Shop, which proudly serves Starbucks. Read More
Work It
For the first time this summer, 18 Spartanburg Methodist College students participated in internship opportunities provided through Jonathan Keisler, professor of economics, and Kathleen Brown, director of the Pioneer Learning Communities (PLC) Read More
A Culture of Commitment
SMC’s culture of commitment and support has produced winning teams over the years – and 2015-2016 was a shining example. Read More
Solar Cells & Scottish Culture
Over the summer, two separate teams of SMC faculty and students participated in grant-funded research projects. Read More
Faculty Awards – Fall/Winter 2016
In August, Dr. David Gibson, Professor of Math, won his second North American Scrabble Championship, besting 400 players over five days in 31 rounds. Read More
Trustee Spotlight: James Fletcher Thompson
When Spartanburg MethodistCollege board of trustees chairman James Fletcher Thompson says the college “figures prominently in my family’s history,” he’s offering up something of an understatement. Read More
Bringing Music to Life in the Classroom
When visiting with Dr. Lanny Lanford, professor and director of Spartanburg Methodist College’s Music Department, you immediately get the feeling that he loves what he does. Read More
New Faculty Fall 2016
This fall, SMC welcomed six new faculty, all of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their fields. Read More
The Inauguration of W. Scott Cochran
On Friday, November 4, the SMC community celebrated a new chapter in its history with the inauguration of W. Scott Cochran. Read More
