South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — South Carolina was awarded nearly $2 million in funding for one of the Palmetto State’s eight HBCUs, Rep. James E. Clyburn (D, S.C.–06) announced Jan. 16. “Time and again, the Biden-Harris Administration has shown tremendous dedication to our nation’s HBCUs, and more specifically, institutions of higher learning in South Carolina,” …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Lauren Mattox Curry, Wofford Class of 1997, assumed her new role as chief of staff for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday, Jan. 15. Curry is the first woman in the state’s history to be appointed to that position on a permanent basis. “Being a mom of two daughters and …
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of SCICU board member Dr. Spencer Jordan, executive director of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). “Spencer will be dearly missed by all who knew him,” said SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez. “While we have lost Spencer, his leadership in the community and his …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Campus legislative liaisons from across South Carolina joined SCICU in Columbia Dec. 8 for the annual kickoff luncheon for the student letter-writing campaign supporting the Tuition Grants program. Economic review and projections Jake Scoggins, assistant budget director for the S.C. Senate Finance Committee, keynoted the event and outlined state revenue projections, demographic …
Revenue projections from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors Good news from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), which projects South Carolina’s economy will continue to grow, generating additional revenues for the state. At the session of the General Assembly that starts next month, legislators will have more money in building the budget for …
The latest on FAFSA — Bad news on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) front – the process will be far slower and students may not receive all the aid available to them. In an attempt to diminish expectations, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced a “soft launch” for the new …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For November 2023, we are spotlighting Cantey Tech Consulting, Find Great People (FGP), and FORVIS. 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 …
The holidays are here! The 21 SCICU colleges and universities located from the S.C. mountains to the sea are full of holiday sights and sounds! Scroll to see holiday and special event photos from SCICU’s 21 member campuses. Learn more about the holiday events and other news for each campus through their respective campus newsrooms, …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Morris College alumnus Marquice Clark is slated to receive his Ed.D. from Clemson University on December 20. Born to Reverend James and Alethia Clark, Clark is the youngest of four boys and delights in his role as the family’s youngest member. He received his education in the public schools of …
