WINTHROP MAGAZINE Fall 2016

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2 FEATURES 2 A Celebrated Occasion:

Commencements Honor Graduates, Mark Investiture

4 The Winthrop Plan: Mahony Unveils New Strategic Goals and Intitatives

8 Meet Ken Halpin: New Athletics Director Happy to Meet, Greet and Learn

10 The Root of Empowerment: Adversity Helps Teena Allen Find Her Purpose

12 Embracing the ‘Bear’ Necessities: Randy Snight Earns Theatre Accolades

14 Making a Connection: Adolphus Belk Jr. Offers Students Guidance, Respect

16 Scooping for a Good Cause: Alumnae Treat Freshman to Big Tip

DEPARTMENTS

18 Campus News 20 Development News 21 Alumni News 22 Class Notes 24 Milestones

1 The Winthrop Plan

A Strategy to Become a National Model for a Student Centered University Experience

8 16 EDITORIAL STAFF

Monica Bennett, editor Allen Blackmon ’86, art director

Contributing writers and photographers: Shawn Cetrone Nicole Chisari ’09, ’16 Judy Longshaw

NOTES About the Cover

A drone captured this stunning aerial view of campus, including the Campus Green and Scholars Walk, during an August flight.

Winthrop Magazine is published for alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of Winthrop University by University Communications and Marketing.

Winthrop University offers equal opportunity in its employ- ment, admissions and educational activities.

All cities referenced in editorial content are located in South Carolina unless otherwise indicated.