COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU, along with the S.C. Commission on Higher Education and the S.C. Technical School System, hosted the first-ever joint Higher Education Day April 6 at the S.C. State House. Please enjoy these highlight photos from Higher Education Day.
SCICU President Jeff Perez (left), S.C. Technical System President Tim Hardee (center), and S.C. Commision on Higher Education President Rusty Monhollon (right) welcomed and briefed students at the Higher Education Day orientation session at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
South Carolina private and public college and university students head into the Gressette Building to meet with legislators.
Newberry College students meet with Sen. Ronnie Cromer.
Limestone University President Darrell Parker and Limestone students and staff meet with Sen. Harvey Peeler.
Limestone University students meet with Rep. Dennis Moss.
Students assemble on the House balcony (left) for recognition and reading of the concurrent resolution (right) by Higher Education subcommittee Chair Gary Simrill and subcommittee member Gilda Cobb-Hunter.
SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez opens the proclamation ceremony introducing student speakers – Columbia College’s Zy’keria Moultrie and University of South Carolina’s Antonia Adams.
Columbia College senior Zy’keria Moultrie emphasized the importance of Tuition Grants to her college education and plans for the future.
Antonia Adams, a junior at the University of South Carolina, described how need-based financial aid made college possible for her.
Governor McMaster talks with Higher Education day participants and reads his executive proclamation.
Governor McMaster (center) with student speakers Antonia Adams (left) and Zy’keria Moultrie (right).
Governor McMaster with Wofford College students and staff.
Governor McMaster with Benedict College students.
Governor McMaster with Bob Jones University students and staff.
Governor McMaster with Charleston Southern University students.
