Forbes ranks Claflin nation's top HBCU Aug 20, 2008
In South Carolina, Claflin finished third overall behind Wofford (#62) and Erskine College (#95). Other South Carolina colleges and universities including in the rankings are: Converse College (#147), Furman University (#154), The Citadel (#172), Presbyterian College (#190), University of South Carolina (#344), College of Charleston (#421), Clemson University (#425) and South Carolina State University (#485). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The value of quiet places Jun 3, 2008
The heart of Due West is Erskine College, and due to my familiarity with the town, it was the only other college to which I had applied. It had been my backup plan. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Nine more Chester student-athletes sign with colleges May 28, 2008
Annie Wilson will attend Erskine College and play soccer. Dannon James signed a swimming scholarship with Gaffney's Limestone College. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
SCSU men's hoops schedule released May 23, 2008
SCSU will play six of its first eight games at S-H-M, starting Nov. 14 against Erskine College ... Nov. 14 - ERSKINE COLLEGE. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Carter adds seven to SCSU men's team May 21, 2008
Not only will SCSU play its first four games at home against Erskine College, Allen University, Carver Bible College and the College of Charleston, but will only have two guaranteed games at Clemson University and the University of Nebraska. Carter is especially excited about the prospect of high fan support from the Lowcountry and Upstate for the games against the College of Charleston and Clemson. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The 30-Year Itch May 11, 2008
Ellington ran track and played basketball for four years, eventually attending Erskine College in South Carolina on a full basketball scholarship. While he was there, Ellington single-handedly founded Erskine's track and field team. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Cougars' Ramsey picks Erskine Apr 10, 2008
Ramsey will be teeing it up at Erskine College the next four years. Wednesday at York Comprehensive High School's fieldhouse, he signed a grant-in-aid with the small school. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Track Welcomes 1400 Athletes to Wake Forest Open Mar 20, 2008
APPS Appalachian State ARMY Army BLOM Bloomsburg CTFC Carolina T CAC Carrboro AC CONC Concord CORN Cornell DETC Deacon TC DUKE Duke ECU East Carolina ELON Elon EC Erskine College FIND Findlay FRED Fredonia State GT Georgia Tech HAMP Hampton HPU High Point HOW Howard IUP Indiana U of Pen IWU Indiana Wesleyan JMU James Madison JCSU Johnson C. Smith LMC Lees-McRae LIU Long Island MALO Malone College MAR Marietta College MTC Marion Track Club UMES Maryland Eastern Shore MAE Mid Atlantic Elite MRST... (Wakeforestsports.com)
'Good-bye tension, hello pension' Aug 20, 2007
The teenager made her case to attend Erskine College and eventually decided to pursue a teaching degree, following in her mother's footsteps. "Mama taught for 33 years in Eutawville and Holly Hill in elementary school," Earley said proudly. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Boetsch Named Men's Tennis Assistant Aug 18, 2007
Boetsch spent the first two years of his college career at Erskine College in Due West, S.C., where he was a team co-captain in 2002 and garnered all-Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference honors in 2001 and 2002. The Fort Mill, S.C. native earned his bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Clemson in 2004. (Uoflsports.com)
Is Venture Debt the Answer? Jul 14, 2007
A by two Erskine College professors indicates that initial judgments are more accurate than expected in picking poorly performing salespeople. But women and older employees do best in assessing sales potential and picking the best candidates overall, the professors conclude. (BusinessWeek)
Wild Things pitchers yield 4 hits in shutout vs. Traverse Jul 6, 2007
NOTE -- Designated hitter Robbie Knapp was named to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference All-Time team out of Erskine College, a Division II school in South Carolina. He holds the school record with 45 home runs in three seasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rice: D-O's one-man show Jun 29, 2007
The coach goes to school there -- Erskine College -- where he's getting certified to teach Driver's Ed. But, he still has a team to coach, and so, when class ends his trip back to Denmark begins. "We've got practice at 4 p.m., and I try to be the first guy there at 3 p.m.," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Boyd, SeJan named top scholars at Loris High Jun 2, 2007
After working at Regal Cutting Tools where he's been employed for three years, SeJan will head off to Erskine College, and eventually Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston to pursue a career as either an allergist or a pharmacist ... He's been an Erskine College Tower Scholarship recipient and Conway Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Senior. (Loris Scene, SC)
More of this story May 27, 2007
Barkley plans to attend Erskine College in the fall with a major in Bible and Religion. Victoria Botts, the daughter of Bill and Karen Botts, is a Senior at New Albany High School. (New Albany Gazette, MS)
Rollins picks Erskine Apr 21, 2007
ERSKINE SIGNEE: Mary Claire Rollins signs a tennis scholarship with Erskine College with her parents, Reese and Missy Rollins, by her side ... Mary Claire Rollins, daughter of Reese and Missy Rollins and winner of numerous tennis honors at the local, state and national level, signed a tennis scholarship Wednesday with Erskine College. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
His dream job is a real undertaking Apr 14, 2007
But then there is Sam James, a life-long Huntersville resident who is a senior year standout at Erskine College in Due West, S.C.. Currently sporting straight As and a 20-hour course load, James will graduate this May from the Christian-based liberal arts school with a business degree. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
WORDS COUNT: Success can involve just moving on Apr 8, 2007
It was the '70s and Baker had just earned a degree in finance from Erskine College in South Carolina with the desire to be a real estate appraiser. But what few jobs were available required real estate experience. (Florida Times-Union)
Teacher Extraordinaire Apr 2, 2007
Riding a mule to school in inclement weather she studied hard and after graduating she went to Erskine College. After graduation she distinguished herself as a teacher, first in Charlotte, then in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Suite101.com)
GENERALS WIN FIRST TWO GAMES DOWN SOUTH Mar 21, 2007
Corleon Brown left to go to school closer to home after his freshman year and will be replaced in center field by Keith Hendricks who redshirted last year at Erskine College, Rathbun s alma mater in South Carolina ... Rathbun is a graduate of Little Falls High School, HCCC and Erskine College where he played Division II baseball. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Good things keep happeninng for Loris High's teacher of the year Jan 30, 2007
Todd and her husband William, who teaches physical education at LHS an is also a former teacher of the year, live in Little River, but she considers Loris, where she grew up, "home." A graduate of Erskine College, Todd was actually born in Charleston and moved to Loris from Charlotte when she was in the fifth grade. She taught in Abbeville before coming to Loris High where she's in her third year of teaching. (Loris Scene, SC)
Miners add two infielders Jan 14, 2007
Smith had three monster years at Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, where he became the Flying Fleet s all-time career leader in home runs (42), runs batted in (193), doubles (64) and total bases (423). His batting average of. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Runager shows the value of setting goals and accomplishing them Oct 23, 2006
He met his wife, Nancy, at his alma mater, Erskine College, and together they are the parents of one daughter and four sons, one of which is Max Runager, a former National Football League punt kicker who has travelled twice to the Super Bowl, winning Super Bowl XIX with the San Francisco 49ers. Runager holds a masters degree in education from the University of South Carolina and a doctorate in education from Nova University. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Men's Tennis to Host USC Fall Invitational This Weekend Oct 12, 2006
Arkansas Armstrong Atlantic Auburn Auburn-Montgomery Barton College Charleston Southern The Citadel Clemson Coastal Carolina College of Charleston Erskine College Francis Marion Furman Georgia Southern Georgia Tech Hampton Jacksonville State Limestone College UNC-Charlotte North Carolina State Radford Samford South Carolina USC Upstate South Carolina State South Florida Temple Texas-San Antonio Troy UAB Wake Forest Winthrop Wofford. (Uscsports.com)
Bliss McMichael named Georgias Junior Miss Aug 1, 2006
She has also served as class president and received commendations from the University of Georgia and Erskine College. In her spare time, McMichael is actively involved with the United Methodist Youth Fellowship as a member of the Servant Leadership Team. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Ranson Named Broker-in-Charge at Prudential Carolinas Realty Jul 26, 2006
Ranson received the B.S. degree from Erskine College in 1961 and a degree in financial planning from American College in 1985. He is a member of the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association and of the boards of directors of the Catawba Valley Scottish Society and Erskine College Flying Fleet Board ... Ranson received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Erskine College in 2004. (RisMedia.com)
Parkview's Josh Veal named player of year May 29, 2006
Veal will attend Erskine College in South Carolina on a four-year scholarship. "He's a great young man," Albertus added. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pitching pair join Generals May 27, 2006
Six-foot-1, 165-pound junior Jake Williams joins the Generals from Erskine College. He has a record of 3-2 for the second-place Flying Fleet and has racked up 10 saves in 35. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Adams ready for next challenge Apr 29, 2006
Adams was a three-sport athlete at Rock Hill High School and went on to play baseball at Erskine College, where he was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 1993. He played some professional baseball, then returned to Erskine to get his degree in 1963. (Herald Online, SC)
Bobcats get three RBIs from Cullen in sweep Apr 25, 2006
GCSU travels to Due West, SC, on Tuesday to take on Erskine College at 3 p.m.. 2004. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Bearcats' Street signs with Erskine Apr 19, 2006
Another chapter was added to Victor Street's dream season on Tuesday when he signed a basketball scholarship with Erskine College in Due West near Greenwood. Street, a 5-foot-11 guard, was the leader of Rock Hill High School's basketball team that won this year's Class AAAA state championship, a 74-69 victory over Goose Creek on March 3 in Columbia. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
AROUND THE SCHOOLS Apr 17, 2006
Wendy Goss is an alternate for the summer program and has also been chosen by the York Electric Cooperative as one of two students to attend the Washington Youth Tour this summer and has been selected by the York Rotary Club as the delegate to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award program this summer at Erskine College. Brandi Gilbert has received a nomination to the Naval Academy. (Herald Online, SC)
In Brief - January 21, 2006 Jan 21, 2006
She has a master's degree from Regent University and a bachelor's degree from Erskine College. Fax news to Annette Cherry at 329-4021; mail it to The Herald, Business News, P.O. Box 11707, Rock Hill, SC 29731; call 909-4209; or e-mail. (Herald Online, SC)
S.C. science curriculum unlikely to evolve soon Jan 16, 2006
Laura Howard, who majored in biology and minored in Bible and religion at Erskine College, teaches biology at South Pointe High School and has strong Christian beliefs. She teaches evolution from the standpoint of genetic survival based on ability to adapt to the environment. (Herald Online, SC)
