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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College invites middle school and high school students to participate in a week-long deep dive into the world of cybersecurity with its cybersecurity virtual summer camp scheduled for June 22-26. Campers will have the opportunity to gain skills using real-world penetration tools and techniques. The camp will offer livestreamed …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — An Anderson University College of Business professor has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to serve as a cultural ambassador to Belarus. The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board this month announced that Dr. Kent Saunders, a professor finance and economics at Anderson …
SCICU salutes the Class of 2020 graduates! We will continue to celebrate and remember your perseverance through the COVID-19 related transition to remote/virtual classes. While your campuses did not have traditional spring commencement ceremonies, your achievements were celebrated and commemorated in other special ways. Please click on your favorite college or university to learn more …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — My heart is broken, so much so that I cannot sleep at night without awakening to the heart-wrenching images of the killing of George Floyd, a father, a man made in God’s image and due full respect and love. His torturous death recurs in my mind, and I grieve …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Even though we can’t be together in person right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you come together with us in spirit to reflect and take action on behalf of the Furman community. Over the past few weeks a number of incidents of racial violence have shaken …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The events surrounding the death of George Floyd are a glaring reminder that many unfortunate divisions continue to be a part of our society. We are brokenhearted about the tragedies taking place across the United States. Limestone College sends its deepest condolences to the Floyd family and any others who …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — That each of us “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” We often quote the Founder’s Ideal at Converse, but this week it feels especially crucial. As the president of Converse, I am careful about what topics I engage in. My role is to lead …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Six months into the year and so much has changed in the world, education, and the way we communicate; however, one thing that has not changed is our love for our dear Morris College. Check out the 19th issue of the Campus Report and meet the new members of our …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — I am weeping and praying for our nation. Evangelical Unity is a core value for us; I call on the united church of Jesus Christ to follow His commands to love one another. We must be the body of Christ on this earth and stand with our African-American brothers and …