South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Davis Dear ’24, a biology major on the environmental and conservation biology track, has known for a while that green spaces positively effect her own quality of life and emotional state. “It shapes a big part of my identity,” said the senior from Madison, Mississippi. “There’s so much you can …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University’s Teacher Education Program has reached a partnership agreement to bring a Palmetto State Teachers Association student chapter to its campus in Gaffney. The move represents the latest initiative for the Limestone Teacher Education Program, whose partnership with the Palmetto State Teachers Association will help provide support for the …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Morris College students were invited to participate in the Black College Quiz game show series airing in national broadcast syndication and on the Stellar Network. Black College Quiz is a weekly half hour quiz show featuring students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities answering questions on Black history and culture. …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has appointed Dr. Bethany D. Hinga to serve as vice president for academic affairs, effective June 1. “On behalf of the entire Newberry College community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Hinga as our new VPAA. She will be an asset to the College …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University’s College of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted its 8th annual Faith at Work Business Symposium on March 18 in Turner Chapel. The event featured lectures from Joe Gibbs Racing President Dave Alpern and former professional baseball players David and Jason Benham. Alpern began his career with Joe Gibbs …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College’s first female president shared women’s struggles to find their place in higher education during an inspirational speech March 6 in honor of Women’s History Month. In her lecture, “Boisterous and Bold: Women in Higher Education,” Dr. Anita Gustafson, the 20th president of PC, began by noting her own …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) is proud to announce the reinstatement of Men’s and Women’s Golf as NCAA sports, a significant decision that marks a return to the university’s commitment to providing comprehensive athletic opportunities for its students. In a move to enhance the overall student-athlete experience, SWU is reversing the …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Art professor Kris Neely is deeply committed to SMC’s mission to prepare students for life with a broad-based liberal arts education, enriching practical experiences supporting career interests, and driving passion for making the world a better place. Each day he works with students, Neely thinks of how seamlessly this mission blends …
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Officials with Voorhees University and Midlands Technical College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the Voorhees University Education Center. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is a national 501(c)(3) organization leading the way in educator preparation. …