South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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. …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College President Nayef Samhat has announced that Scott Kull will be the college’s next director of athletics, effective April 1, 2024. Kull is currently the deputy athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the athletics foundation at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He has held similar …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — In this month’s newsletter we’re observing Black History Month and in that spirit I’d like to share with you the origins of SCICU’s five member institutions that are HBCUs. These are stories of vision, perseverance, and faith. Before we begin, I want to attribute much …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez joined the presidents, students, and supporters of SCICU’s five member HBCUs at the third annual S.C. HBCU Day celebration at the State House. Leaders, supporters, and students from South Carolina’s eight HBCUs, along with members of the General Assembly, gathered at the S.C. State House to …
