SCICU News
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the …
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‘No rest for the weary ‘ — FAFSA woes and more
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — Everyone who works at a college looks forward to graduation because it means the campus will be …
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South Carolina update – Progress on the state budget
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The legislative session ended May 9 without the General Assembly having passed a state budget, but they’ve made progress. The Senate …
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2024 Commencement photo highlights
It’s a wrap! Although Spring 2024 commencement exercises at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are done and in the books, the …
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SCICU celebrates S.C. College and Career Decision Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of South Carolina high school seniors converged on the S.C. State House for the third annual College and Career Decision …
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John I. Smith Charities makes new gift to SCICU Student Lifeline Grants Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thanks to a new gift from the John I. Smith Charities, more students at South Carolina’s private colleges and universities can …
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SCICU Business Partner Spotlight – May 2024
SCICU salutes businesses participating in the SCICU Business Partner program. FortifyData, Pioneer College Caterers, and Wyche are our spotlight …
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South Carolina update – Good news from the S.C. Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Senate yesterday (April 24) approved its version of the state budget and, like the House’s budget, it contains just …
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Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and more than 6,800 Tuition Grants thank-you letters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Culminating a four-month statewide “Thanks for my Tuition Grant!” letter-writing campaign, SCICU students rallied at the …
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Photo highlights from the 2024 Higher Education Statehouse Day and the Tuition Grants letter-writing campaign
Please enjoy this photo journal for the 2024 Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and for the Tuition Grants letter-writing campaign. These …
Advocacy and More
SCICU has the tools to help you make the best higher education decision –
SCICU Guide to Private Colleges And Universities in South Carolina
Click here to view and download
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SCICU Business Partner Spotlight
May 2024
FortifyData
Pioneer College Caterers
Wyche
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SCICU Advocacy Highlights
South Carolina and Washington update
SCICU 2024 Infographics series
Infographics are sent to members of the S.C. General Assembly and other S.C. higher education stakeholders
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College News
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Bob Jones University names Dr. Joshua Crockett sixth president
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On May 7 the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees announced the election of Dr. Joshua Crockett as the …
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Limestone University announces Dr. Nathan B. Copeland as 24th president
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) …
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Columbia College installs Dr. John H. Dozier as 21st president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, …
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Presbyterian College inaugurates Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson as 20th president
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson took the oath of office as Presbyterian College’s 20th president April 26, setting …
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Furman launches five-year strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a university of …
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Erskine College in early construction phase for new soccer field honoring Coach Ralph Lundy
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — A new Erskine College soccer field to be named for former Erskine soccer Coach Ralph Lundy is now in the early …
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Morris College to offer Fast Track Program – free summer school for 2024 high school graduates
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Class of 2024 graduating high school seniors are invited to apply to Morris College for their Fast Track program. …
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Converse, Wofford, OneSpartanburg, and public school districts forge partnership to reduce teacher shortage
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Converse University, Wofford College, OneSpartanburg, and Spartanburg County …
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Newberry College announces new partnership with S.C. National Guard
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The …
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CIU women’s track & field team clinches program’s first-ever AAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciurams.com) — The CIU women’s track & field team closed out the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Outdoor …
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North Greenville University honors history and blazes new trail with new mascot
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — The oldest college in the foothills of Greenville County is honoring its historic roots while pointing to the …
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Coker University to launch alternate certification program to address teacher shortage in South Carolina
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently announced the approval of its Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) …
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Claflin University and Ohio Wesleyan University launch historic ‘sister’ school partnership
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s message of “Elevation and Transformation” was on …
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SWU announces formation of Palmetto State Teachers Association Student Chapter
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its partnership with Palmetto State Teachers Association in the …
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CSU Women’s Golf Coach wins Big South Coach of the Year honors in his first season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — After earning the No. 2 seed in the Big South Tournament and winning the program’s …
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Spartanburg Methodist College senior Juana Silva wins 2024 APEX Showcase entrepreneurial competition
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Juana Silva’s grandmother was an entrepreneur and always dreamed of someone else in her family starting …
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Benedict Tigers capture fourth straight SIAC Men’s Track & Field Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — The Benedict College men’s track and field team won their fourth straight championship by …
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Wofford junior Biology major wins award at Association of Southeastern Biologists annual meeting
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Alexis DeLoach ’25 won the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award in Cell and Molecular Biology at the …
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Anderson University College of Education alumna named 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Braden Wilson, a graduate of the Anderson University College of Education, has been named the …
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Voorhees University establishes VU 10 White Coats Scholars Club
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University’s School of Science, Technology, Health, and Human Services proudly announces the …
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Three Allen University freshmen selected for the 2024 Minority Softball Prospects All-Star Game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University softball’s Destiny Breton, Alaina Harvey, and Elissa Rich have been …