South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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 …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) has distributed $67,200 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 21 students at private colleges and universities in South Carolina. The scholarships were made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, D.C., through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. “The UPS Foundation has been …
Because developments in collegiate athletics are both state and national stories, this month I’m writing a combined state-federal report. State legislation looks to level the playing field, while the federal ruling could blow it up. Name, Image or Likeness A bill is working its way through the General Assembly, H. 4957, that would allow public …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For February 2024, we are spotlighting Housing Cloud, Salesforce, and Transact. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for development and …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College will host its inaugural Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for April 12 at the College’s Center for Teacher Education located at 1121 Speers St. in Newberry. The conference will feature sessions covering every aspect of human trafficking and providing resources on how to recognize …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University is delighted to announce the addition of two new members to the university’s leadership team – Paula G. Love and Kenneth A. Robinson. Paula G. Love has joined Allen’s administration as chief finance officer. A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Love has served in finance in higher education for …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University established the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to help fill the need for healthcare professionals who treat their patients with care and compassion. Helping individuals whose freedom of movement is hindered by injury, illness or disability involves more than just being someone with the right skill set; …
