South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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 …
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 …
