Clinton College is a private college located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. Here is a detailed introduction to the college:

History:

The college was founded in 1894 as Clinton Institute, named after Bishop Caleb Isom Clinton of the African Methodist Zion Church.

On June 22, 1909, after obtaining authorization to grant state teaching certificates, it was renamed Clinton Normal and Industrial Institute.

In 1965, the college charter was revised to offer associate degrees and was renamed Clinton Junior College.

In 2013, after obtaining accreditation as a four-year institution, it was renamed Clinton College.

Academic Programs:

Associate Degree Majors: Including Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, and Religious Studies.

Bachelor Degree Majors: In 2013, a four-year program was added, and now offers bachelor's degree programs in biology, business administration, and religious studies.

Campus Culture:

The college is a Christian institution that focuses on the moral and spiritual development of students and is committed to cultivating students with leadership qualities and social responsibility.

The college's nickname is the "Golden Bears" and has its own school colors (black, gold, burgundy).

Sports:

Clinton College's sports teams are called the "Golden Bears" and are dual members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

The college has men's and women's basketball teams and cheerleading teams, and is one of the founding members of the Eastern Metro Athletic Conference (EMAC) of the National College Athletic Association in 2018. Its men's basketball team won its first EMAC championship on February 23, 2019, defeating Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte 77-75.