South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Parks and trails provide communities with great opportunities for outdoor recreation and physical activity. But they’re often inaccessible to people in low-income neighborhoods. What’s more, research into the problem is scarce. Enter Furman health sciences professor Julian Reed, who was tapped by the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — A paper proposal contributed by three of Limestone University’s library faculty has been accepted for presentation at the upcoming Association of College and Research Libraries Conference. The virtual conference will be held April 13-16. The proposal was submitted by Information Literacy Librarian Justin Davis, Director of the Library Lizah Ismail, …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) and Morris College are partnering to provide extensive resources for their students through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement that also trains candidates for SRNS jobs at the Savannah River Site (SRS). The extensive list of resources includes funding for scholarships, paid internships, and computers …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College freshman Jareed Raymond graduated this spring with honors from Estill High School in Hampton County, South Carolina. From one milestone to another, he was one of 305 students to begin their college careers at Newberry this fall. For Raymond and others like him, while the COVID-19 pandemic loomed, …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Dr. Rick Martinez, associate dean for undergraduate programs of the College of Business & Entrepreneurship (COBE) and distinguished professor of management at North Greenville University (NGU), recently received the 2020 Sharon Johnson Award from the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA). The Johnson Award is awarded annually to recognize God-honoring intellectual …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Staying socially distanced, adding face masks as part of the daily uniform, and carrying hand sanitizer everywhere they go has become the new normal for Presbyterian College students. Despite these health and safety precautions, student organizations have gone the extra mile to ensure that their members feel included and active …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — The Southern Wesleyan University Athletics Department has made the decision to allow only essential personnel into Historic Tysinger Gymnasium during the Spring 2021 Basketball and Volleyball seasons. Spectators will be allowed at all outdoor venues with social distancing. Masking will be encouraged at all outdoor venues, and will be required …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College announces the debut of its all-new Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration four-year degree, continuing the expansion of its education opportunities. The degree program will launch with the 2021 fall semester. The new degree program provides SMC students the opportunity to earn a highly sought degree in …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — The first time he saw U.S. Rep. John Lewis in person, James Stukes learned the truth about giants. Giants come in all sizes. “It was a surreal moment,” says Stukes, the coordinator for college access and student success who helped lead a group of first-year Bonner Scholars and other Wofford …