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Americus: Diamond In The Rough

Every year thousands of college students fan out across the United States and other parts of the world, hoping to experience other cultures during their time away for Spring Break. In the case of Wittenberg University, students have the opportunity to travel to Scotland, Costa Rica, Germany, and… ...

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Wittenberg Wrestling to Host Tournament This Saturday

As part of its build up to the 2026-2027 competition debut, the Wittenberg wrestling program will be hosting a tournament Saturday, April 4, in the Health, Wellness & Athletics (HWA) Complex. Head coach Wendel Donathan, looking to build momentum for the new program, is anticipating between ...

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Wittenberg's 2026 Commit to Witt Sets Record-Breaking Numbers

2026 Record-Breaking Commit to Witt Wittenberg University's annual Commit to Witt Day of Giving saw record-breaking numbers for the second year in a row on March 19.  Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends and families alike sent 1,537 gifts for a total of $1,137,661, surpassing 2025's total ...

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What's Ahead for Tiger Athletes: Week of March 25

Wittenberg sports are back in full swing after a week back from spring break, and it's starting to become crunch time for some programs, with several teams beginning their first conference matchups of the season. Let's take a look at what's happening for Athletics this week. TUESDAY, MARCH 24 The ...

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Spring Break for Tiger Athletes

Wittenberg University has wrapped up its annual two-week break for Fire Week and Spring Break, and students and athletes alike took advantage of the time off to take part in a learning experience or continue their athletic seasons outside of campus. Let's recap what these athletes took part in for their ...

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The Ballad of Prof. Thomas T. Taylor

As a young boy growing up in North Carolina, Thomas Taylor read the World Book Encyclopedia, tracing over the signatures of the presidents and studying newspaper articles such as the devastating Burning of Columbia in 1865. He knew that history would be his passion well into adulthood. Now a history ...

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Women's Lacrosse 2026 Season Preview

The new season for the Wittenberg's women lacrosse program is right around the corner, and it's bound to be a pivotal season. Many might consider it a rebuilding period for the program. A new coaching staff will begin their first season--this, after previous head coach Becca Joseph resigned last ...

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