SC Independent Colleges & Universities

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — This weekend, we saw protests across the country denouncing the killing of George Floyd, which came on the heels of the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery. These protests mark a culmination of countless acts of racism and brutality endured by black men and women throughout …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — The Columbia College family mourns the tragic murder of George Floyd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, but also to the too many families and friends of men and women lost to unwarranted violence. Mr. Floyd’s death reminds us, yet again, of the unfathomable reality …

TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy NGU facebook page) — North Greenville University stands against all instances of racism, whether blatant or subtle. In declaration and deed, we continue to support peaceful efforts to end discrimination in all settings. Please join us as we pray—and work—for peace, reconciliation and unity throughout our country and the world, claiming the …

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — First and foremost, let me express my continued excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead Coker University. Yesterday was my “first day” as president and it was a day full of inspiration and meaningful conversations. Many of you have shared ideas, challenges, and big hopes for our future. I …

CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The events of this past week across the country compel each of us to reflect on what it means to live together in a civil, democratic society. The senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, and the despicable actions of those who caused his death, should …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Regrettably, African Americans are continuing to be targeted across our great nation. The Claflin University community calls for prayers for the family of George Floyd and all other victims of reported aggression by law enforcement against African Americans and people of color. After the protests have ended, America must find …

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Over the past few weeks, Freedom’s Hill Church has been crying out to me. Every day that I go to my office on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University, I pass by Freedom’s Hill Church. Originally built in 1848 in Alamance County, North Carolina, it was the first Wesleyan Methodist …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 As followers of Christ, we know that the Lord is near today to all whose spirits have been crushed by the weight of the sin and heartbreak that we have witnessed this past week. Our …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — As you might guess from his titles, Dr. Adam Siegfried, professor of chemistry, chairperson of science and health, and the associate of science program coordinator, has a lot of responsibilities at Spartanburg Methodist College. But he never lets his administrative duties interfere with his dedication to his students. His fellow …