Sansbury earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Wofford College and his Ph.D. in international studies from the University of South Carolina. Prior to his work at USC Upstate, Sansbury worked as a newsman and editorial writer for WBTW-TV in Florence, S.C., taught government and international studies at USC Florence Regional Campus and Coastal Carolina Campus, served as assistant director for student affairs at USC Florence Regional Campus and served as the first dean of students and taught government and international studies at Francis Marion College.
In addition to a career in academics, Sansbury served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963, spending 13 months in Vietnam.
In 2009, Sansbury married Mary Ann Medford Claud, the daughter of William and Amelia Medford. The library at USC Lancaster is named for William Medford, one of the founders of the campus.
For additional information, contact Dr. Olin Sansbury at 864-978-1868 or osansbury@gmail.com.
– article submitted by Tammy Whaley