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NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College recognized the achievements of two graduating classes in respective ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 21. The spring and summer classes were honored at 10 a.m., the fall class at 2:30 p.m., each in Eleazer Arena. In the morning, 163 graduates from the spring and summer graduating classes represented 14 …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy Morris College Facebook page) — The Morris College Office of Student Affairs announces an emergency student aid program for students enrolled full-time at Morris College. Students may request any aid amount up to $1,000. Students applying for help must have a 2.0 minimum GPA. For additional information and to apply for emergency …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Although it is not a traditional live Christmas performance, the Limestone University Department of Music’s pre-recorded “2020 Choral Christmas Project” brings cheer throughout the holiday season. The performance was released Dec. 7 and is available on the university’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. Sarah Kier Smith is the project’s videographer/editor. …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman health sciences professor Meghan Slining joined forces with her sister, Tatum Fettig, and a diverse group of students and professionals to launch the first mobile app for building relationships among families impacted by pediatric cancer. Tatum Fettig doesn’t expect and would never want you to understand what she and …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — At a late November book-signing event, the Erskine community marked the recent publication of “The Last Slave Ships: New York and the End of the Middle Passage” by Assistant Professor of History Dr. John Harris. Harris enjoyed celebrating with many at Erskine whom he describes as “friends and supporters” …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — It’s no secret Converse is growing and implementing some monumental changes in 2021. With the July 2021 name change from college to university and the fall 2020 shift to co-educational, Converse is looking into the future and driving our region vibrantly forward while still honoring our rich history. A significant …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University alumna Karen Phillips is a pastor to the homeless. Phillips, who earned her Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition from CIU in 2019, is pastor at Christ Central Ministries – Columbia Mission Station. Located on Columbia’s Main Street near downtown, the Mission Station not only gathers as …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — As Columbia College prepares for the introduction of their first men’s athletic teams in Fall 2021, the college has officially announced the appointment of their men’s coaching staff. “The leadership and range of experience among this group will be a great asset as we build on the success of our …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — During what has been a difficult year for many, Coker University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously at their fall meeting to freeze tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year. In previous years, the university allowed for a standard, annual incremental tuition increase. “Many students and their families are experiencing hardships related …