South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — After majoring in biochemistry, PC’s Bobby Keskey ’11 went on to graduate with honors from the Medical School at the University of Louisville. He’s in general surgery residency at the University of Chicago now, conducting microbiome research as he pursues a Ph.D. in immunology. Keskey has earned two degrees in …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Few colleges ever get to tout a 100 percent hiring rate for their graduates. But for North Greenville University’s College of Education (COE), they’ve been able to brag on that stat for the past three years in a row (and counting); yes, all of the college’s job-seeking graduates have found …
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Hannah Jane Curry, a Newberry College junior, has been crowned Miss South Carolina USA 2020. The competition was held Nov. 23 at the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center. The 20-year-old Greer native won the title as Miss Greenville USA, competing in a field of 28 contestants from …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The path to medical school just got easier for qualified students who successfully follow a distinct academic protocol during their time at Limestone College. Limestone College held a historic press conference on campus on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at its Timken Center Legacy Lounge to announce an articulation agreement with the …
FUTURE Act pressure – Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, continues to feel pressure to move the FUTURE Act, which secures $255 million in annual funding for HBCUs and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). This funding expired on September 30th. Though having sailed through the House, Sen. Alexander …
Looking for opportunities to sing carols, go to an art exhibition, or cheer on your favorite team? SCICU member colleges and universities have all that and more going on now. Click on the school links below to find events scheduled at your favorite college or university.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — The Allen University Yellow Jackets Softball team spent some time away from campus as they gave back to their community to help the Columbia Miracle League this month. The Miracle League provides children with mental and physical handicaps an environment that allows them to enjoy America’s favorite pastime. Sa’riyah Hartsfield …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University and Tri-County Technical College (Tri-County) have formed a partnership designed to enhance the transfer of students from Tri-County to AU. The partnership is intended to serve students by providing program support and services through a seamless transfer pathway that prepares and acclimates students desiring to matriculate at AU. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Artis: Bathsheba Benedict clearly had a plan for the future in mind (vision) and she demonstrated that she was willing to risk her financial investment during those turbulent times, when many who tried to create educational opportunities for the descendants of the former enslaved were …