South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, SC— Based on the talent, knowledge, and enthusiasm demonstrated by undergraduate researchers at this year’s SCICU Research Symposium, these students have bright futures in fields as diverse as chemistry, music, public health, and environmental science. The Feb. 21 SCICU Research Symposium gave students from SCICU member colleges and universities the opportunity to showcase the …
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy ciu.edu) — The CIU Rams Invitational, Columbia International University’s first home track and field meet in school history, embodied dedication, new beginnings and progress for CIU and its athletes. Athletes from 16 colleges and universities from around South and North Carolina travelled to Columbia March 23 for the historic event, including North …
DENMARK, SC (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College presents its Women’s History Month Celebration and kick off of National Library Month on Thursday, March 28 at 11 a.m. in Massachusetts Hall on campus. The keynote speaker will be author and journalist A’Leila Bundles, the great -great granddaughter of the late Madam C.J. Walker, African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, …
NEWBERRY, SC (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College received a generous donation from Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus) to upgrade the campus infrastructure. This donation represents the largest single gift received from Zeus. Zeus will allocate this major gift over the next 27 months. The primary plans for this donation include: Renovating Brokaw Hall, the largest …
GREENVILLE, SC (courtesy converse.edu) — Upstate area adults who started college but never finished their degree have the opportunity to complete it through a new program offered by Converse College at the University Center in Greenville (UCG). Converse College’s coeducational Degree Completion Program will start in June and is accepting applications now. Leading to a …
COLUMBIA, SC — SCICU congratulates Wofford men’s basketball team and Coach Mike Young on their historic season. The Terriers were 18-0 in the Southern Conference, and 30-5 overall, including the conference championship and its first NCAA Tournament victory. That these student-athletes of Wofford (undergraduate enrollment: about 1,600) came within a few points of beating the …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of participating in my first SCICU Retreat as president and CEO. I very much appreciate the dedication to SCICU of the college/university presidents and trustees, upon whom I have the good fortune to rely on for their wise counsel. …
Sen. Vince Sheheen, one of the primary architects behind the South Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Act, is the 2019 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Legislative Champion. Throughout his years of public service, Sheheen has been shining a spotlight on the importance of higher education in South Carolina. In particular, he recognizes the essential …
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been very responsive to the needs of independent colleges and universities thus far during the current legislative session. The budget as approved by the House contains the full $1.6 million increase requested by the SC Tuition Grants Commission. This appropriation is a very positive development – in …
