It has been an incredible fall! Throughout Family Weekend, Homecoming, the Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum, the dedication of the Mungo Student Center, “Terriers Together” alumni events, visiting speakers, art shows and admission discover days, we have celebrated community and found ways to gather around our shared love of Wofford College. Thank you to all who participated. If you could not return to campus to join in the fun, this issue is for you because it includes photo essays that share a glimpse of our community at work and play. Enjoy!
During Homecoming Weekend, we held several events for the Class of 2020, including a celebration attended by almost 600 people on Sunday morning on the lawn of Main Building. The college bell tolled for each member of the class, faculty read the names of each person who graduated during the year and we all watched as the class, bound forever by resilience and adversity, sang the alma mater arm in arm to conclude the program. It was a moving day, one that demonstrated once again the power of experiences shared and friendships made over four years at Wofford College.
This issue also includes stories of graduates who are paying it forward — as scholarship donors, faculty mentors and role models. These individuals understand the impact of the Wofford experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to share their stories and how they contribute to student success.
There is no question that the Wofford experience is special, and your support, encouragement and engagement are part of the reason. Thank you, and go, Terriers!
Nayef H. Samhat
11TH PRESIDENT OF WOFFORD COLLEGE