CAMPUS NEWS Winthrop Faculty Win Honors


Along with the university, faculty members have rounded up recent accolades as well. A few include:


• Professor of Marketing Cara Peters was selected as the William H. Grier Professor for Winthrop’s College of Business Administration.


• Te Department of Social Work’s ZaDonna Slay is part of the second class of the United State of Women’s Ambassadors who will undergo training to take action toward gender equi- ty in their communities.


Winthrop Achieves Best Overall U.S. News Ranking in 25 Years; Earns Other Third-Party Endorsements Winthrop continues to round up the accolades.


Te university was recognized for its strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, its attention to veterans, the social mobility of its graduates and as an innovative school, accord- ing to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 edition of “Best Colleges.” Accomplishments included:


• Moved from 25th to 17th place among regional universities in the south, marking its best overall ranking in 25 years.


• Rose from 17th to 8th place among best colleges for veterans.


• Tied for 10th place among most innovative schools.


• Climbed to 11th place from 15th place for best undergrad- uate teaching as judged by peers.


• Ranked 22nd for social mobility, a new category that measures how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants.


Te Princeton Review praised the university for its diverse stu- dent body and beautiful campus in its “Best in the Southeast” rankings, and Money Magazine named the university to its “Best Colleges for Your Money 2019.” Finally, for the second consecutive year, the Washington Monthly cited Winthrop for its success in getting students to vote. Fifty-eight percent of students voted in the 2016 presidential election. Winthrop was one of only three schools in the state honored.


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Chapter members are pictured with their advisor, Nate Frederick, associate professor of mass communication.


Student Chapter Named Best in the Nation


Winthrop’s student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists was recognized as the best in the nation.


Te National Association of Black Journalists noted that Winthrop’s chapter “has established a strong presence on campus” and has been a highly visible “advocate for diversity and inclusion in media.” Te group specifically highlighted the chapter’s programming, which included a business etiquette dinner and a panel discussion, “Is It Because I’m Black?,” and the chapter’s strengthened relationship with the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists.


Winthrop Extends Helping Hand to College of Charleston Due to Hurricane Dorian, the soccer game between Winthrop and the College of Charleston was moved to Rock Hill. The Lady


Eagles hosted the Lady Cougars for dinner and fun games.


Winthrop hosted 118 College of Charleston students and staff for five days in September as Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Carolina coast, causing College of Charleston students to evacuate.


Te “new” students felt at home in Rock Hill, as Winthrop provided them with lodging, meals and on- and off-campus entertainment options.


Women’s soccer teams for Winthrop and the College of Charleston faced off in a match that was moved to Eagle Field due to the hurricane. While Winthrop lost the match, the uni- versity was still happy to play a gracious host to friends.


Tis is the second time in two years that Winthrop has helped the College of Charleston. In 2017, Winthrop hosted dozens of Charleston students during Hurricane Irma.


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• Te Scripps Howard Foundation selected Associate Professor of Mass Communication Nate Frederick for its Visiting Professors in Social Media program. Te highly competitive program pairs educators with media organizations to see how technology is changing the way news is delivered.


Fountain Park, opened in 2014, is a beautiful addition to Rock Hill’s Old Town and offers a scenic space in the heart of downtown.


Rock Hill Named a 2019 All-America City


Te National Civic League recognized the city of Rock Hill as one of 10 All-America City Award winners in 2019.


Te National Civic League noted Rock Hill’s outstand- ing work in inclusive civic


engagement to address critical issues as well as its relationship-building among residents, businesses, nonprofit leaders and govern- ment leaders.


Specifically, the league pointed out city partnerships, such as Impact York County, a coalition aiming to increase the effectiveness of county-wide health interventions; Miracle Park, a park designed for people with special needs; and Knowledge Park, a downtown re- vitalization action plan. Winthrop has been a key player in all three projects.


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