PC was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs in the historic city of Clinton in the foothills of South Carolina. The college offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors and has established three graduate programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy. PC student-athletes — the Blue Hose — participate in 19 sports at the Division I level.
(see more)PC was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs in the historic city of Clinton in the foothills of South Carolina. The college offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors and has established three graduate programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy. PC student-athletes — the Blue Hose — participate in 19 sports at the Division I level.
Presbyterian College's Yasmeen Rasasi: A journey of passion, perseverance, and purpose
Presbyterian College junior Yasmeen Rasasi's road to higher education has been one of self-discovery, unwavering determination, and deep familial support. Born and raised in Greenville, Rasasi's journey has been shaped by her ethnic heritage, her mother's steadfast encouragement, and her relentless pursuit of a career in medicine.

Achievement (Other) -
Mar 4
Presbyterian College senior Cassidy Canfield tackles stigma among veterans With PTSD through capstone project
Presbyterian College senior Cassidy Canfield is leveraging her academic journey to make a difference for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Inspired by personal ties and a desire to help others, Canfield's psychology capstone project focuses on reducing stigma faced by veterans with PTSD in her hometown of Columbia, S.C. Her dedication to understanding mental health and her enriching college experience exemplify the transformative impact of a Presbyterian College education.

Achievement (Other) -
2024 Nov 22
Presbyterian College Fall 2024 President's List
Presbyterian College proudly announces the academic success of its students who were named to the Fall 2024 President's List after earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

President's List -
Jan 24

Presbyterian College President's List Spring 2024
Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of its students who were named to the Spring 2024 President's List.

President's List -
2024 Jul 1

Presbyterian College Fall 2024 Dean's List
Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of students who made the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

Dean's List -
Jan 22

Presbyterian College Spring 2024 Dean's List
Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic achievement of students who made the Spring 2024 Dean's List.

Dean's List -
2024 Jul 1
Presbyterian College celebrates 2024 graduates
Presbyterian College proudly celebrates the graduating Class of 2024.

Graduation -
2024 Jul 1
Presbyterian College welcomes new Student Government Association officers
Presbyterian College students recently elected new Student Government Association officers this spring. The newly-elected student leaders were sworn in this semester.

Leadership -
2024 Mar 14
Presbyterian College student earns award for presentation
Presbyterian College senior Avery Long was awarded Best Paper and Best Research Presentation in the Data/Analytics category at the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute annual conference in Charleston this semester.

Academic competition -
2024 May 2

Students named as executive officers to Hispanic Appreciation Organization at Presbyterian College
Three Presbyterian College students have stepped into leadership roles in the student-led Hispanic Appreciation Organization on campus. The active group has held a number of events that highlight the culture, language, and contributions of Hispanic students on campus.

Club or Organization -
2024 Mar 13

Presbyterian College students' research published in biology journal
Two Rock Hill, S.C., undergraduates at Presbyterian College had their work on cancer research published in microPublication Biology. Senior Charlotte McGuinness and sophomore Margaret Leonard have been working with PC biology professor Dr. Austin Shull on research comparing nicotine receptors on head and neck cancer patients between previous and current tobacco smokers.

Research / Grant -
2024 Mar 13

Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates Circle Presidents
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, celebrates students who are serving as circle (chapter) presidents. Students who serve as circle presidents are leaders amongst leaders. Members of ODK must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class and embrace the Society's ideals. They also must demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars of campus life celebrated by ODK: academics and research, athletics, service to campus and community, communications, and creative and performing arts. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Volunteer -
2023 Oct 20
Presbyterian College student champions mural project for City of Clinton
Presbyterian College junior Barrett Moody of Traveler's Rest, S.C., recently organized a fundraiser in support of a mural project in Clinton, S.C. The "Mimosas for the Mural" event in late September raised enough funds for the project to move foward.

Business/professional -
2023 Oct 17
Highlander Battalion commissions new second lieutenants during Presbyterian College's 140th commencement
The Highlander Battalion commissioned three second lieutenants from the ROTC program at Presbyterian College on May 12. The former cadets, who graduated from PC on May 13, will begin serving in the U.S. Military this summer.

Military -
2023 May 18

Omicron Delta Kappa Celebrates New Members
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2023. Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top 35% of their class, demonstrate leadership experience in at least one of the five pillars, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than five percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

Accepted -
2023 May 15

PC charters new honor society for first-generation students; inducts inaugural cohort
Presbyterian College's Eta Delta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha inducted its first 37 members Sunday at the chartering service for the new honor society for first-generation college students. Founded in 2018 at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Penn., Tri-Alpha honors high-achieving first-generation college students. PC's Eta Delta Chapter is the fifth in South Carolina and one of only five nationally affiliated with a Presbyterian Church-related college or university.

Honor Society -
2023 Apr 10