SC Independent Colleges & Universities

Silicon Valley investors visit Claflin to discuss tech innovation and entrepreneurism at HBCUs

November 1, 2018

ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) — A delegation of elected officials and venture capitalists traveled by bus to Claflin University’s Ministers’ Hall recently to learn how historically black colleges (HBCUs) are preparing students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs and technology professionals. South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn (D-6th District); Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan (D- 13th …

Charleston Southern University installs Dr. Dondi Costin as president

October 31, 2018

On October 29, 2018, the Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees installed President Dondi Costin as the university’s third president. The Honorable Timothy E. Scott, U.S. senator and 1988 graduate of Charleston Southern, presented the charge to the president. He said, “What a wonderful time to be home. I’m so excited about your new leadership, …

Coker receives NSF funding to extend STEM Scholars Program

October 16, 2018

HARSTVILLE, SC (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker College was recently granted additional funding (approximately $682,000) from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NSF S-STEM) program to add a second cohort to the college’s STEM Scholars in Biology (SSB) program for high-achieving students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields and who …

Anderson University Signs Bridge Program Agreement with Greenville Technical College

October 16, 2018

ANDERSON, SC (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University has formalized a partnership with Greenville Technical College that will allow GTC students to more easily transfer and complete their studies at AU. Officials from both schools signed an agreement that puts in place the Anderson University Bridge Program, which is intended for Greenville Technical College students who …

Furman Chemistry Professor Wins 3 NSF Grants Totalling $750,000

October 16, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC (courtesy furman.edu) — If you’re looking for tips on how to write winning grant proposals, just ask Karen Buchmueller. In the space of a year, the Furman University associate professor of chemistry has served as principal or co-principal investigator for three successful proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF). The latest NSF award …

SCICU names Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez new president & CEO

September 26, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC — Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez, an accomplished higher education leader and public affairs strategist, has been named the seventh president and CEO of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). Russell Cook, chair of the SCICU Board of Trustees, announced the appointment at SCICU’s Fall Board Meeting hosted by Presbyterian College on …

PC senior Clay Wright named SCICU Student of the Year

September 26, 2018

CLINTON, SC — The 2018 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year award was presented to Clay Wright, a PC senior, at SCICU’s board meeting on Sept. 26 at Presbyterian College. The award includes a $3,000 scholarship. Wright was selected for SCICU Student of the Year honors from among nominees submitted by SCICU’s twenty member colleges …

SCICU names nine SC business leaders to Board of Trustees

September 26, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC –- Nine new trustees – 4 Upstate business leaders and 5 Columbia-area leaders – were named to the SC Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) Board at the advocacy organization’s Sept. 26 meeting hosted by Presbyterian College. These trustees will serve a three-year term (through August 31, 2021), and will participate in advocacy …

Order of the Palmetto Awarded to Mike LeFever, Former SCICU President & CEO

September 26, 2018

COLUMBIA, SC – The Order of the Palmetto was presented to Mike LeFever, former president & CEO of SC Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU), at the advocacy organization’s board meeting hosted by Presbyterian College on Sept. 26. Virginia Crocker, former SC Representative and former SCICU trustee, presented LeFever with South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. …