Presbyterian College English Department

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

08/08/2026

Written by Grade Aldridge Foster '13!

To increase their durability in the job market, professionals can borrow a page from the English major handbook and start honing their close reading skills.

05/01/2026

🎓 Faculty Friday: Meet Dr. Terry Barr! 🎓

“This is what I should be majoring in… because it doesn’t feel like work.”

Dr. Terry Barr’s love for English began with a high school teacher who introduced him to Shakespeare and the power of storytelling. Though he started college as a political science major, it didn’t take long for him to realize that his true passion was in literature—a realization that would shape the rest of his career.

After discovering a love for teaching during graduate school, Dr. Barr followed that calling all the way to PC, where he began teaching in 1987. Nearly four decades later, he has inspired generations of students through courses ranging from Holocaust literature to film, creative writing, and even rock and soul.

“It got to be fun… and I felt pretty confident.”

Throughout his time at PC, Dr. Barr has embraced the spirit of a liberal arts education—bringing creativity, curiosity, and connection into every classroom. From studying abroad with students in Oxford to exploring interdisciplinary topics, his impact has extended far beyond campus.

As he prepares for retirement, Dr. Barr is still creating, teaching, and inspiring. With a co-authored book on SEC football and religion on the horizon and a final lineup of dynamic courses ahead, he’s making the most of every moment.

Thank you, Dr. Barr, for your decades of passion, creativity, and dedication to Blue Hose students! 💙

🔗 https://www.presby.edu/news/faculty-friday-terry-barr/

04/23/2026

Dr. Brent gets a shout-out!

04/20/2026

Sam Hauff '25

03/25/2026

Emma Erwin is one of our fine minors!

A new study conducted in Presbyterian College’s Economics and Business Administration Department has confirmed what local residents have long believed — that PC plays a vital role in sustaining the […]

03/19/2026

Our very own Emma, PC class of 13!

Welcome home, Emma Reabold ’13! We are excited to welcome Emma back as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives. In her role, Emma will partner with President Anita Gustafson and campus leaders to advance key institutional priorities. With extensive experience in higher education leadership, she brings valuable insight to support PC’s continued momentum.

🔗 https://www.presby.edu/emma-reabold/