South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
SCICU federal legislative outlook from President and CEO Jeff Perez — I was fortunate to attend the Washington, D.C. annual meeting and advocacy day of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Joined by Spartanburg Methodist College President Scott Cochran, we received briefings from NAICU and congressional staffers, and spent time on Capitol Hill.Following …
COLUMBIA, SC — SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez hosted receptions throughout SC in January and February that gave trustees, college/university presidents, and business leaders the chance to meet in a more informal setting. “Board meetings are important for conducting business, but they don’t give our trustees and presidents sufficient time to associate with each …
TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University is now expanding its presence in Greer, SC, to open up even more opportunities for adult learners in the city and beyond. Travelers Rest philanthropist Dr. T. Walter Brashier and his wife, Christine, have gifted the university with the 17,225-square-foot building at 199 Hunt St. in Greer, …
NEWBERRY, SC (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has added a bachelor of science in Health Science major to its programs of study. The new major offers a versatile, broad-based program of study without the rigid course progression often required in other science-based majors. “The B.S. in Health Science curriculum is intentionally broader in scope,” said …
GAFFNEY, SC (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone College has landed the state’s top elected official as its guest speaker for this spring’s graduation ceremonies. South Carolina Govenor Henry McMaster will take the podium at Limestone’s upcoming commencements on Friday, May 10. The Governor’s appearance comes on the heels of United States Congressman Ralph Norman serving as …
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy ciu.edu) — A major step toward improving the gateway to Columbia International University came with the demolition of a former club that the sheriff had considered a “nuisance.” The restaurant and bar is one of seven properties purchased by CIU along Monticello Road in an effort to clean up the community and …
HARTSVILLE, SC (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker College will begin operating as Coker University on July 1, 2019, giving the institution a name that adequately reflects its growth as a graduate degree-granting institution, an innovator in online learning, and a viable higher education option for international students. “Change of any kind always takes some getting used …
ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is one of five historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) that will receive $10,000 for student scholarships from the Toyota Financial Services and Toyota Motor North American. The Tom Joyner Foundation was also awarded $10,000 from Toyota’s total contribution of $60,000 that will be used to help boost college retention …
CHARLESTON, SC (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University broke ground for an additional health science building on Monday, January 28, 2019. The 13,272-square-foot building is an expansion to the first health science building (built in 2017 and opened in 2018) to accommodate the growing health science programs at CSU, including the future doctor of physical …
