SC Independent Colleges & Universities

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — During its council meeting on Monday, June 8, Blacksburg Town Council voted unanimously to proclaim July 1, 2020, as “Limestone University Day” in honor of the first official day that the institution will be operating as Limestone University. Limestone College was founded in 1845 and will move to university status …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — This summer, high school students across the country have the opportunity to participate in Furman University’s new Virtual Academy Certificate Program. Facilitated by Furman faculty and leading practitioners, the online program combines stimulating course work, project-based learning and professional development activities – all hallmarks of The Furman Advantage – to …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy Erskine Conversations podcast) — The latest podcast in the Erskine Conversations series features Trent Payne, Erskine’s coordinator for student transitions. Anchor.fm is the host for the Erskine Conversations podcast series. The podcast may be listened to on Anchor.fm’s site, or can be found via Apple podcasts or Spotify.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse College has selected Rob Miller as the head coach for the Valkyries’ inaugural men’s soccer team. Miller comes to Converse from Truett McConnell University, where he currently serves as the head coach and has coached for the last five years. “Rob Miller brings a wealth of experience and a …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University Intercultural Studies Professor Dr. Michelle Raven is leading the way to hope in the midst of crisis. Raven, director of the International Community Development and Disaster Relief/Emergency Management programs at CIU, is also co-editor of a new book of essays titled, “Practicing Hope: Missions and Global Crisis,” …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) has selected Columbia College’s Dr. Kirt Moody as the 2019-2020 Faculty Athletic Representative of the year. This recognition is issued yearly to an outstanding Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) who displays great dedication and commitment to the role. Moody has served as Columbia College’s FAR for …

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Beginning this summer, with the help of a generous grant from the F. Allen and Louise K. Turner Foundation, Kalmia Gardens of Coker University is launching the Kalmia Club for Kids (KCK), a subscription-based club where local children can access STEAM-based educational projects bi-monthly through an assigned mailbox located outside …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has chosen a dynamic and proven leader as its new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.Tony O’Neal will assume the role on July 1, 2020, succeeding Dr. Jerome Fitch, who announced his retirement after serving 11 years in the position. O’Neal has served at the senior administrative level of college …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Five years ago, during a Wednesday night Bible study, nine African American lives were taken by the hands of hate. In response to his mother’s and the other eight victims’ tragic deaths, Charleston Southern student Chris Singleton shared in a public statement heard around the globe that “love is stronger …