South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — For the second year in a row, the Benedict College Tigers have earned the No. 1 seed in Super Region 2 in the 2023 NCAA Division II Football Championship. With the No. 1 seed, the Tigers will earn a bye until the second round on Nov. 25. Benedict will face …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — The Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1.1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment for establishing the Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence. The aim of the initiative is to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages and guides people to come to …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University Facebook page) — On Nov. 9, Allen University students and faculty encouraged STEM interest through hands-on activities with students at the Center for Achievement, a personalized learning magnet school for second through sixth grade students in Richland County School District 2. Dr. Oluwole Ariyo, dean of Allen’s Math and Science …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy southcarolinablues.com) — In 2022, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina partnered with Benedict College and Claflin University to launch the BlueScholars program. This program aims to expand educational and career opportunities for students at historically Black colleges and universities. “The BlueScholars program is our commitment to advancing tomorrow’s leaders. Through education and mentorship, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — The South Carolina Innocence Initiative at Wofford College hosted a screening on Oct. 16 of “The Worst Crime,” a documentary focusing on crime, punishment, and mental competency, followed by a panel discussion. The panel included the Rev. Hillary Taylor, executive director of South Carolina Alternatives for the Death Penalty; former …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — The late South Carolina State Senator John Scott will be posthumously inducted into the Voorhees University Hall of Fame. As part of the university’s homecoming festivities, the induction ceremony will take place on Friday, November 10 at the Leonard Dawson Center. During his tenure on the Board of Trustees, Senator …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College President Scott Cochran is a believer. He believes everyone has their part to contribute to our community and society, from the students who pass through SMC to those with special needs who pass through our lives every day. Cochran provided the keynote address at this year’s Mayor’s …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Abigail McGillis, a North Greenville University (NGU) senior majoring in elementary education, as the 2023 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. The award was presented to McGillis at SCICU’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 10 at Anderson University. Honoring the …
Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted by Anderson University. Cantey will serve a two-year term as board chair. “SCICU is very fortunate to benefit from Willis Cantey’s leadership and experience,” said …
