South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College’s freshmen class has been increasing the past four years. This fall the College introduced 551 freshmen students, along with the first class to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We want freshmen to have the best tools to succeed and feel comfortable during their journey at SMC. That …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College faculty member Calvin T. Williams, Jr. was recently named chair of the USA Track and Field (USATF) Masters Inclusion subcommittee, where he will serve for the next four years. According to usatf.org, the USATF Masters Track and Field (MTF) and Long Distance Running Division consists of local, regional, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Jerome J. Richardson, founding owner of The Carolina Panthers and long-time business leader in the Carolinas, has given $150 million to Wofford College, his alma mater. The gift — the largest in the college’s history — is designated for the endowment with a focus on need-based scholarships and experiences for …
This infographic, first in the 2021 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 3, 2021.
This infographic, second in the 2021 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 11, 2021.
This infographic, third in the 2021 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 17, 2021.
This infographic, fourth in the 2021 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on March 3, 2021.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Continuing its 65-year relationship with SCICU member colleges and universities, Dominion Energy is increasing its scholarship investment to $100,000 – 100 scholarships worth $1,000 each – for eligible SCICU students beginning fall 2021. “We are committed to equitable educational opportunities across the communities we serve,” said Rodney Blevins, president of Dominion Energy …
Push for enhancing S.C. Tuition Grants — SCICU joined Governor McMaster, the SC Commission on Higher Education and the SC Technical College System at a press conference advocating an increase in the state lottery’s contribution to needs-based aids, including the South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Program. In his Executive Budget the governor proposed an …
