SC Independent Colleges & Universities

Undergraduate researchers present findings at SCICU’s first-ever virtual research symposium

February 22, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Student researchers showcased their scholarship during SCICU’s first-ever virtual Research Symposium held Feb. 18. The symposium is the culmination of year-long research projects underwritten by the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program. In recent years the symposium was held at the Milliken & Company headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C., but COVID-19 precautions dictated it …

Student following ministry call through Spartanburg Methodist path

February 21, 2021

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — For most, a college education is a step in the journey to a career. For one Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) student, her college education is a step on the way to her calling. Genoa Tobin, Noa to those who know her, came to SMC knowing exactly where she wants to …

IBM provides $2 million in technology resources to Voorhees College

February 21, 2021

DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College proudly announces a $2 million collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM) in a comprehensive program designed to develop diverse and high demand skill sets that align with industry needs and trends so both students and faculty can develop the skills they need for technology-based careers. Voorhees and IBM …

Wofford launching new faculty-led study abroad program in fall 2021

February 21, 2021

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College students will have an opportunity to study abroad with familiar faces in the fall, when the college offers its first faculty-led study abroad program in Freiburg, Germany. While “Wofford in Freiburg” is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, it may be particularly attractive to those who are continuing …

Federal update

January 22, 2021

Starting Fresh — In President Biden we have a new Chief Executive from a different political party. He brings a new perspective on higher education that will be realized by his own leadership team at the U.S. Department of Education. We also have a new majority in the U.S. Senate. Now it’s up to us …

Coker’s Kalmia Gardens opens observation platform

January 21, 2021

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Kalmia Gardens of Coker University recently celebrated the completion of its new observation platform, which was made possible thanks to generous grants from The Byerly Foundation, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, The Charles and Elizabeth Coker Foundation, The Charles and Joan Coker Foundation, The Kooken Family Foundation, and The Sonoco …

Voorhees College appoints Dr. Ronnie Hopkins interim president

January 21, 2021

Voorhees College has named Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, the college’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, as its interim president following the departure of Dr. W. Franklin Evans, who served as the college’s ninth president. Evans became the first Black president of West Liberty State University (West Liberty, W. Va.) on January 1. “I look …

Claflin and Voorhees receive unprecedented awards from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

January 21, 2021

Claflin University, Voorhees College, and over 30 other colleges, universities, and higher education foundations received historic, unprecedented gifts from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott on December 15. Claflin’s $20 million gift and Voorhees’ $4 million award were part of Scott’s $4.2 billion total distributed to 384 organizations. “The pandemic has been a wrecking ball in the lives …

Allen University names new head women’s basketball coach

January 18, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University director of athletics Dr. Jerome Fitch has announced Toccara Tatum as the new head women’s basketball coach. Tatum, a native of North, South Carolina, is bringing her talents home to South Carolina to lead the Lady Yellow Jackets Women’s Basketball program. She comes to Allen University Athletics after …