Campus News

New Limestone University Saints Club Director Jordan Falls has announced that membership levels and benefits have been announced for 2024-2025. Complete details for each membership level are available by visiting the Saints Club tab on the www.GoLimestoneSaints.com website. Memberships can also be purchased through the website.

Limestone University’s football team will conclude spring practice with its annual “Blue & White Game” that will take place at Saints Field on Saturday, April 13, starting at 2 p.m.

The Limestone University Presidential Search Committee has selected three finalists who will visit the campus later this month. The three finalists are, in alphabetical order, Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, Vice President of Advancement and Enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL); Dr. G. Eric Skipper, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (Bluffton, SC); and Jeremy C. Whitaker, Acting President and Vice President of Finance and Administration at Limestone University (Gaffney, SC).

For the third consecutive year, Limestone University has been designated as a “Military Friendly® School” by Viqtory Media, earning Gold-Level status for 2024-2025. Only 13 percent of participating institutions earned the prestigious Gold-Level recognition.

Ashleigh Thompson, a Limestone University social work major from Little Mountain, SC, is currently on pace to graduate in December and she was recently named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. What makes those accomplishments even more impressive is that just six years ago, she was beginning a 17-month stint in prison.

Limestone University is making it even more affordable for those pursuing a college degree online. In another step to increase access and affordability for students and families, Limestone Online –formerly known as the University’s Online & Graduate Program – has announced two major initiatives to help make the dream of a degree become a reality.

Limestone University’s newly formed Palmetto State Teachers Association Student Chapter recently attended a Legislative Hill Day event at the South Carolina State House.

Limestone University student and Gaffney native Liz Shulman will present her Senior Showcase, “The Fruits of My Labor,” with a reception and artist talk on Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m.

Please join on Friday, March 15, at12 noon, to officially welcome our new Saints head football coach Jerricho Cotchery.

Limestone University’s Teacher Education Program has reached a partnership agreement to bring a Palmetto State Teachers Association student chapter to its campus in Gaffney.

The Limestone University Wind Ensemble will perform its second concert of the spring semester on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., inside Fullerton Auditorium.

Limestone University Professor of Business Finance Dr. Renee Dyer recently had her article “Women in Finance: Advice from Female Finance Executives” published in the “Applied Economics and Finance Journal.”

Former National Football League wide receiver and Carolina Panthers assistant wide receivers coach Jerricho Cotchery has been named as the new head of Limestone University’s football team.

Limestone University’s Dr. Seth Taft has been selected as the guest conductor of the 2024 South Carolina Region 5 Senior Band.

Limestone University has been recognized as one of the 18 higher education institutions recently named to the list of “Best Online Master’s in South Carolina” by Online Masters Colleges (OMC), a prominent, trusted source for students seeking valuable resources on online higher education degree programs.

The Limestone University cheer and dance programs are hosting a Spirit Squad Kiddie Camp on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 8 a.m.

KNOW(2) will roll out the red carpet March 9 to honor Limestone University Alum and former Board of Trustees member David Dorman for his outstanding volunteer efforts at its seventh annual Oscar(s) banquet. Two others will also be recognized for their volunteer efforts during the event at the National Guard Armory in Gaffney. 

In an appearance that will highlight the need for more cyber security talent in the workforce, the Department of Homeland Security’s Chief Information Security Officer, Kenneth Bible, will visit Limestone University on Wednesday, February 14.

Dr. Jaime Orejan, Limestone University Professor of Sport Business, recently presented at the Excellence In Sport Management Education Conference that took place in Montgomery, AL. The event was sponsored by the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Limestone University will host its annual Black History Month Observance on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m., inside Fullerton Auditorium. The keynote speaker will be football coaching legend Willie E. Jeffries. The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. The event will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend.

Join us as both the Limestone men's and women's basketball teams take on Catawba College on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Timken Center as part of the University’s “Play4Kay” event to honor warriors in the fight against all cancers affecting women.

Willie E. Jeffries, one of the most legendary football coaches in Cherokee County and the state of South Carolina, will be the keynote speaker at Limestone University’s Black History Month Observance on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m., inside Fullerton Auditorium.

Join us as both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams take on Catawba College in what is sure to be exciting match-ups. The Play4Kay basketball games will be held on Wednesday, January 31, hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The first 30 Limestone University students through the doors at the Timken Center on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to support Saints basketball against Coker will receive a limited edition "Protect The Rock" t-shirt! Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The women's game tips-off at 5:30 p.m. and the men get underway at 7:30 p.m. #ProtectTheRock

The South Carolina Board of Nursing recently approved Limestone University to begin offering a pre-licensure nursing program. As the regulating body for the practice of nursing the state, South Carolina Board of Nursing approval marks a significant milestone in the progress of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure program.

Limestone University is calling for submissions for its next juried exhibition, “Girls! Girls! Girls!” at the Art Gallery located inside the Hines & Riggins Center.

Rahul N. Mehra, M.D., was recently honored by the Tampa Bay Business & Wealth with the 2023 Philanthropist of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award for his service and commitment to rethinking the approach to mental health.

Limestone University professor Dr. Seth Taft recently had his work published in the "Journal of Research in Music Education."

Limestone University Students, Faculty, and Staff: Please be alert during hazardous weather conditions on and near our campus. In addition to messages that you receive from the Limestone University Emergency Alert System, please follow Limestone’s social media pages for vital safety information.

Out of an abundance of caution, Limestone University officials, in cooperation with Limestone’s Campus Safety Department, have made the decision to close the campus on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, due to the potential for severe weather in our area. All Limestone University classes are cancelled for Tuesday. All Limestone University faculty and staff offices will be closed.

As she walked across the stage at Limestone University’s recent graduation ceremony, Lorrin Rollins was officially recognized for completing her Master of Social Work degree. Though she had received other degrees before, this one had even more meaning.

Limestone University is now accepting applications for a visionary leader to serve as the 25th President of the non-denominational liberal arts institution located in Gaffney, SC.

Limestone University has announced that the Commission on Accreditation, as part of the Council on Social Work Education (CWSE), has granted initial accreditation to its Master of Social Work Program.

Limestone University Assistant Professor of Piano and Theory Dr. Michael Langer recently gave a presentation at the North Carolina Music Teachers Association annual conference held in Wilmington.

Limestone University’s Call Me MiSTER program will soon be celebrating “Bow Tie Day” in remembrance of Stephen L. Jennings, a Limestone alumnus who tragically passed away in 2022.

The Limestone University Art Gallery has announced its latest juried art show, “Makers and Mentors,” featuring the work of local artists from elementary and middle school to graduate school and professionals.

Funeral services for legendary coach Bob Prevatte will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at First Baptist Church in Gaffney. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Interment with military honors will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens. Limestone University is the proud home of the Bob Prevatte Athletic Complex that was made possible through a gift from Coach Prevatte's former player and long-time friend Jerry Richardson. The Saints' baseball field is also named for Coach Prevatte.

Limestone University’s “All Saints Christmas” event on Saturday, Dec. 9, will be highlighted by musical performances, a reading of the Biblical Christmas Story, the official tree lighting ceremony, a visit from Santa Claus, and much more.

To view photos from the Limestone University football team's first round NCAA Division II playoff game at Valdosta State on Saturday, Nov. 11, click the link provided.

'Tis the season for giving, and we’re counting on Limestone Nation to make Christmas just a little bit brighter for many local children.

To celebrate generosity and to encourage giving, Limestone University will celebrate its 10th annual “SaintsGiving” on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The Limestone University Board of Trustees recently voted to move forward with a search for a new full-time President, and Dr. Jim Prevost was appointed to Chair the committee that will identify and interview potential candidates in the coming months.

After taking care of business in Virginia on Saturday, all the Limestone University football team and coaching staff could do on Sunday was… wait.

A holiday tradition at Limestone University has a new name. The rebranded “All Saints Christmas” event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9, during the same evening as the much-anticipated return of the luminaries to the campus and surrounding area.

Limestone University’s football team is knocking on the door to a second straight trip to the post-season. The Saints can wrap up an impressive regular season campaign with a victory over Emory & Henry this Saturday – which would push their overall record to 8-3 with one of the most difficult schedules in the nation.

The Limestone University Art Program will host a campus-wide tie-dye event on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m., in the Granberry Amphitheater.