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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su visited Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center (BLC) to spotlight equitable access to training and education opportunities for military families, people formerly involved in the foster care system, formerly incarcerated people, and adult learners. “It was a distinct honor to …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — In 2022, Bob Jones University developed space on the second floor of the Mack Building for use by SermonAudio. Funded by a donor, the space includes offices for most of SermonAudio’s staff of 10 as well as four BJU interns. SermonAudio works with the BJU Computer Science Department to provide …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University is welcoming five new members to the Board of Trustees this month who will serve until December 2028. CSU President B. Keith Faulkner said, “We are delighted to welcome our new trustees and look forward to their assistance and leadership as we work together to prepare servant …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has been awarded a $1.8 million grant for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often areas of concern in rural, minority communities. The university was among the first selected to participate in the S.C. Center for Rural and Primary …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University is proud to launch its Distinguished Lecture series for Spring Semester 2024. Featured lecturers include Juan Enríquez as part of the Lois Walters Coker series, Judge Michelle Childs on April 25 as the President’s Distinguished Speaker, and the South Carolina Supreme Court April 29-May 1. All Distinguished Lecture …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Following the successful integration of male students into the residential experience at Columbia College, Koala Athletics is thrilled to announce the addition of Men’s Basketball to our robust athletic program to begin as early as Fall 2024. Director of Athletics Glen Crawford shared, “The addition of Men’s Basketball is a …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University’s student body was introduced to their school’s new president, Dr. Bill Jones, in a somewhat unusual way. Instead of a typical President’s Chapel message, Jones answered questions submitted by students and read by CIU Student Body President Miles Raven. Jones is no stranger to many of the …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Associate Professor of History Dr. Angela Elder has received a $5,000 American Philosophical Society Franklin Grant for her book project tentatively titled The Dry Tortugas, A History of American Resilience. Franklin Grants are awarded for noncommercial research and are designed to assist with costs such as research travel, research material …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Assistant Professor of History Dr. Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah, a member of the Erskine College faculty since 2020, is the author of Revolutionary Emotions in Cold War Egypt: Islam, Communism, and Anti-Colonial Protest, published by Bloomsbury Press and set to be released this spring. A behavioral historian and director of …