SC Independent Colleges & Universities

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Total student enrollment is highest in 30 years. As reports of declining college enrollments nationwide continue to dominate headlines, Spartanburg Methodist College is bucking the trend. For the third consecutive year, SMC’s freshman class is the largest since the college’s founding in 1911. The college also set a record for …

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — A lot can be said about the convenience of an online degree program, but when life throws curve balls, having that kind of convenience can make a huge difference. Dwayne Ismail of Columbia learned that lesson firsthand as his mother’s primary caregiver when she was experiencing renal failure and needed …

CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Maison Payne doesn’t consider himself outdoorsy. But, as he dug into the dirt and pulled weeds at the Humane Society, he thought more about the animals and others who will enjoy the trail he and PC volunteers helped to construct at the property. “Knowing that you’re doing something meaningful for …

TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — After talking with Jeremy Bolden, information technology (IT) engineer and academic technology specialist, it is clear to see his passion for NGU classroom technology. Updating classrooms with new technology across campus was one of IT Services’ goals over the summer. Bolden said with delight, “I am excited we have been …

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College officially broke ground Sept. 13 on the first phase of major renovations to historic Setzler Field. The ceremony opens construction on an Athletic Performance Improvement Center, to include improved guest accommodations and expanded sports medicine facilities. This comes after the Board of Trustees approved the $2.3 million phase …

SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy theitem.com) — A newly-renovated Hornet’s Nest celebrated its grand reopening celebration on Aug. 23. The former pizza operation will serve an array of selections for dine in or take out, including burgers, subs, pizza, chicken fingers, wings and sweet potato fries, according to a news release. Coca-Cola products will include soda, lemonade, …

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone Professor Dr. Alex Richardson, chair of the College’s Department of English & Communications, will soon appear on the series “By The River” that airs on the South Carolina Educational Television. The Communication Studies program at the University of South Carolina Beaufort has partnered with South Carolina Educational Television to …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu and greenvillebusinessmag.com) — It was love at first sight. When my family and I visited Greenville, as I prepared to become president of Furman University in 2014, we could sense the energy and vibrancy of the place. There was no doubt that Greenville was exceptional. Its bold vision was there for …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy indexjournal.com) — When the town’s Dollar General ran out of surge protectors, its manager, Andrea Callaway, hustled to another to get more. Within a half-hour, the 17 she had brought back had sold out. It was freshman move-in day at Erskine College. One parent, upset that an item her son needed …