Celebrating the Life of President Maurice W. "Morrie" Scherrens
President Scherrens served Newberry College since 2012 with passion, vision, and unwavering commitment. His leadership left a lasting mark on our institution, and his loss will be felt across our campus and beyond.
Dr. Scherrens led Newberry College for over a decade to unparalleled growth, expansion, and recognition. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for President Scherrens’ devoted service to the Newberry College family and community.
Those interested in contributing to the growth and promise of Newberry College are encouraged to help us complete Morrie’s dream of completing the Stadium Project and other needed Capital Projects by giving at: https://www.newberry.edu/giving/givenow
Obituary
Official Obituary of Maurice W. "Morrie" Scherrens - Whitaker Funeral Home
Visit: https://www.whitakerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Maurice-W-Morrie-Scherrens?obId=41518900
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We invite you to honor the legacy of President Scherrens by making a gift in his memory, celebrating his remarkable leadership and enduring impact.
Added the following undergraduate degree programs:
- Business Administration (Online)
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice (Traditional & Online)
- Digital Marketing
- Exercise Science
- Health Science
- Health Care Management (Online)
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Psychology Online
- Public & Nonprofit Administration
- Respiratory Therapy online degree-completion
- RN-to-BSN online degree-completion
- Special Education
Established Newberry College's master's division and launched the following graduate programs:
- M.S. in Organizational Development & Leadership
- M.S. in Sport Management & Leadership
- M.A. in Criminal Justice
Launched and nearly completed the most comprehensive capital campaign in College history
- Transformed the abandoned Speers Street Elementary School into the Center for Teacher Education
- Constructed Pearson Residence Hall, the Melvin & Dollie Younts Athletic Performance Center, and opened a new campus bookstore on the site of the beloved Dopey's Cafe
- Renovated Kaufmann Hall, Wiles Chapel, Brokaw Hall, Cromer Hall
- Partnered with the City of Newberry to open the Oakland Tennis Center, home of Wolves Tennis
- Launched construction on a new Nursing & Health Science Center at the corner of College and Evans streets, and Phase II of the Herren Stadium renovations, a new athletic field house
Introduced new sports, including:
- Women's Acrobatics & Tumbling
- Women's Field Hockey
- Men's Lacrosse
- Men's & Women's Track & Field
- Esports
- Women's Triathlon
- Women's Rugby
- Women's Wrestling
"Attending Newberry College is a game changer for our students. They may come from many different circumstances and walks of life, but we teach them to DREAM BIG. We meet them wherever they are and get them where they need to be to make their dreams a reality."
— Dr. Maurice Scherrens
