Campus News

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.

On the heels of its Master’s in Social Work being ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in the United States among private non-profit institutions, Limestone University has once again been recognized as a top school for online education in healthcare. The website EduMed.org has ranked Limestone’s Online Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) No. 23 nationally for online degrees and certificates in the healthcare field going into 2024. Limestone’s BSW is ranked No. 4 nationally among private non-profit schools.

Winning is now becoming the norm for Limestone University’s football team. By virtue of last Saturday’s thrilling 28-24 victory over rival Newberry College, the Saints guaranteed themselves back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in program history.

Limestone University's Director of the Library, Lizah Ismail, recently presented at the 2023 South Carolina Library Association Conference panel session entitled "Making OER Possible.”

The Limestone University and Community Chorus has announced its Fall 2023 choral concert, “Winter Wonder,” will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. in Fullerton Auditorium. The concert is open to the public and admission is free.

Limestone University has been recognized as a top school for online education in healthcare for 2024. The website EduMed.org ranked Limestone’s Online Master’s In Social Work (MSW) No. 7 nationally for online degrees and certificates in the healthcare field going into 2024.

The tailgate area at the Clary Family Practice Field will open at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 21, prior to Limestone University's homecoming football game against Catawba that kicks off at 7 p.m.

The Limestone University Art Gallery has announced its latest exhibition, “Garden Party,” from artist Mike May.

Limestone University is celebrating its 2023 Homecoming with six fun-filled days that culminate with the Saints’ football game on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The Limestone University Music Program will host its annual Middle School Honor Band Clinic November 16-17.

Limestone will crown its 2023 Homecoming Royalty on Saturday, Oct. 21, during halftime of the football team’s game against Catawba College.

Limestone University was recently ranked as the No. 13 “Best Value College” in South Carolina, according to Research.com.

Limestone faculty member Dr. Karl J. Trybus (left) receives the book "¡Vino! The History and Identity of Spanish Wine" from fellow faculty member Dr. Jane Watkins at the Limestone Library on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Limestone University’s Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program was recently awarded a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant for Teacher Leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). It represents the largest academic grant that Limestone has received to date, the result of a year-long grant-writing process.

Limestone University’s chapter of Educators Rising will host International Dot Day activities on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on the front campus.

The Limestone University Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Dr. Monica Baloga, as Interim President, effective immediately.

Limestone University will offer a Virtual Open House event on September 20, starting at 12 p.m. & September 27 at 5:30 p.m. for its Online Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. The event is FREE, but registration is required. The deadline to register for the first session is Tuesday, September 19, at 5 p.m. The deadline to register for the second session is Tuesday, September 26, at 5 p.m.

The Limestone University Art Gallery has announced its first exhibition of fall semester, titled “Dancing Ledge.” The exhibit is comprised of one large scale abstract multimedia sculpture and a series of dimensional collages. It opened on August 5 and will run through October 5. There will be a reception and artist talk on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m., in the Hines & Riggins Center lobby.

The Limestone University Art Gallery is calling for submissions for its Fall 2023 Juried Exhibit.

Daniel Huggin was recently named as the new Chief of Campus Safety at Limestone University.

Great news for students from South Carolina! The South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission recently voted unanimously to increase the maximum grant from the $4,700 initial amount approved earlier this year to $4,800 for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Limestone University had a combined 262 students named to either the Dean’s List or the Honor Roll for the spring semester of 2023. A total of 157 students made the Dean’s List, while 105 made the Honor Roll.

It’s been a long and lonely summer for Limestone University’s mascot “Bernie” The Saint Bernard. Since the spring semester ended in May, “Bernie” has found himself alone for months here on campus, waiting for our new and returning Saints to arrive this fall. Hang in there, “Bernie.” It won’t be long before our beautiful and historic campus is filled with students once again.

Limestone University's Fullerton Auditorium hosted the South Carolina Peach Festival Pageant on Saturday, July 22. Limestone is proud to be a partner and sponsor of the Peach Festival right here in our hometown.

Limestone University's football team kicks off the 2023 season at West Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 31! The Saints players and coaches will be handing out official schedule cards along the route of the S.C. Peach Festival Parade on Saturday, July 15, starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Gaffney.