South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Last week the House passed its version of the state budget, and it contains plenty of good news for SCICU member institutions. At the top of the list is the Tuition Grants Program, which retained its $20 million allocation from the state lottery. This along with its other state funding has permitted the Tuition Grants …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Building on the successes of its Infographics Series for 2021-2023, SCICU is sending issue/topic-focused messages regularly and directly to members of the S.C. General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session. “We received great feedback from S.C. Representatives, Senators, college presidents, board members, and other higher education stakeholders for our Infographics Series in …
The SCICU Board of Trustees will hold its 2024 Spring board meeting on April 17 at Claflin University. The event will start with the Council of College Presidents breakfast. Claflin University President Dwaun Warmack, SCICU Board Chair Willis Cantey, and SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez will welcome presidents from SCICU’s 21 member colleges and …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Global Charleston, the One Region Roadmap lead agent for the global fluency arm, officially opened its office after a ribbon cutting ceremony on the campus of Charleston Southern University Friday, March 15. Stephanie LeVan, executive director of the CSU Center for Global Education, serves as president of Global Charleston, which …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — For the second straight season, the Claflin Panthers claimed the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship. The Panthers totaled 131 points to pull away for their second consecutive conference championship. The win gives the Panthers their second straight CIAA men’s indoor track & field championship. …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For March 2024, we are spotlighting Granite, Hypersign, and IMA Group. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for development and campus services, …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University is proud to host Judge Michelle Childs on April 25, 2024, for the university’s President’s Distinguished Speaker series. The event will be at 7 p.m. on campus in the Watson Theater. From 1992 to 2000, Judge Childs worked at Nexsen Pruet, ultimately serving as partner. From 2000 to …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On Friday, March 15, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) faculty and staff at Columbia College hosted SLP Day for prospective and current students as well as alumni to spread awareness about the field and how it continues to impact our community and our world. Keynote speakers joined the event to share …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University congratulates Dr. Michael Langston upon his retirement from the South Carolina State Guard after 46 years of faithful service to his state and nation. He retires as Deputy Commander, Brigadier General. The South Carolina State Guard swiftly responds to disasters, safeguarding people, property, and aiding community recovery …
