• More on Amish Education. Winthrop University recently selected Mark Dewalt as the second recipient of the Bank of America Endowed Professorship for the Richard W. Riley College of Education. He will use the endowed professorship to continue the next phase of his already 20-year research project of Amish education in the United States and Canada.

• Is Football in Winthrop’s Future? Starting a football team at Winthrop would be a multi-million dollar proposition. For more information on the costs and what is needed, check out the recent study on the athletics web site.

• Athletics Offers Video Streaming. You can catch national caliber volleyball and soccer performances through video streaming now offered for some fall sports. Check out the schedule.

• Winthrop Says Thank You: Winthrop recognized those who gave to the university in its Honor Roll of Contributors, now published online. It can be found on the News and Events page of the Web site.

• Time is Running Out! If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can make a charitable gift of up to $100,000 from your IRA, which may provide significant tax advantages to you. View more information or call Laurie Nortz, Director of Planned Giving at (803) 323-2150 for more details.