SC Independent Colleges & Universities

U.S. News Best Colleges rankings recognize strengths and achievements of SCICU colleges & universities

September 22, 2023

SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings. Click on the name of your favorite SCICU institution to learn about their new #BestColleges rankings. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University …

Message to Congress – Don’t cut student aid!

September 22, 2023

We’ve got mixed news and downright bad news regarding Congress and student aid. Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the Labor-HHS-Education budget bill. The good news is they recommend increasing the maximum Pell grant by $250 to $7,645. The bad news is they cut Federal Work Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) by …

Federal update

September 22, 2023

Who gets overtime? Who wants it? The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule on overtime pay for nonprofit and corporate employers. On college campuses some employees may get paid more but they’ll feel that they’re worth less. Currently an employee making less than $35,568 is classified as “non-exempt,” meaning they must keep …

South Carolina update

September 22, 2023

State revenues remain healthy The S.C. Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) met this week and continued their bullish assessment of South Carolina’s economy and hence revenues from taxes and fees. Fiscal Year 2023, which ran through June 30, ended a little better than the BEA expected. Because of challenges from factors such as inflation and …

Fall 2023 sports photo highlights from SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities

September 22, 2023

Fall sports are here! Football fields, cross country courses, volleyball courts, golf courses, and more sports arenas are extra busy at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities located from the S.C. mountains to the sea! Scroll to see sports photos from SCICU’s 21 member campuses. Learn more about fall sports and other news for each …

SCICU Business Partner spotlight — September 2023

September 22, 2023

SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For September 2023, we are spotlighting BlueCross BlueShield of S.C., CBIZ, and Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. 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 …

AU Football mounts largest comeback in school history to stun Kentucky State 34-30

September 22, 2023

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — The Allen University football team registered the largest comeback in school history rallying from 23 points down in the 4th quarter to reel off 27 unanswered points stunning visiting Kentucky State 34-30 on Saturday night at Westwood High Stadium. Sophomore QB David Wright threw five touchdown passes on the night, …

Anderson University and Tri-County Technical College announce new transfer program

September 22, 2023

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and Anderson University (AU) signed an articulation agreement Sept. 19 outlining a new transfer program that will support students who are looking to advance their education in business, criminal justice, early care and education, media arts production, and nursing. What makes the new transfer program unique …

Benedict College and Black@ Labs partner in launch of statewide accelerator program

September 22, 2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College, in partnership with Black@ Labs, is proud to unveil its inaugural accelerator program aimed at empowering and uplifting entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds across South Carolina. The program marks a significant milestone in fostering a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, support, and opportunities needed …