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08/08/2026

President Barker welcomed over 500 members of the Global Methodist Church of South Carolina to SWU's campus this week for their annual Behold Conference. "It is our joy to host our brothers and sisters in the Global Methodist Church as fellow members of the Wesleyan Holiness tradition. We believe God will do powerful work through His people at this conference, equipping Christ-followers to gain a richer understanding of His Word and preparing them to make a difference in our world. We are grateful for the opportunity to show SWU’s hospitality and open our campus to those who attend.”

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Congratulations to the 280+ students who made it on the Spring 2026 Dean's List! We are so proud of you.

Click here to view the full list: www.swu.edu/article/swu-announces-spring-2026-deans-list/

05/30/2026

Congratulations to Pastor Michael “Mike” McClung for being awarded the prestigious Virgil A. Mitchell Award, honoring excellence in pastoral ministry and a life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/49o8b2Q

05/25/2026

The offices of Southern Wesleyan University will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Michele Eller who was recognized as the recipient of the 2026 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award.

Read the full article at swu.edu/news

05/21/2026

SWU – 1952 💙 In 1952, Wesleyan Methodist College welcomed its first faculty member to hold a doctoral degree. Maurice Burns, a WMC alumnus who attended both high school and junior college there, earned a Ph.D. in Bacteriology from Kansas State University before returning to teach. Shown here, Dr. Burns leads a science lab class in 1956.

05/17/2026

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For

“Whoever desires to love life
and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit;
11 let him turn away from evil and do good;
let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their prayer.
But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
1 Peter 3:8-16