SC Independent Colleges & Universities

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse University Athletics Director Jenn Bell has been named the NCAA Division II Nike Executive of the Year, the Women Leaders in College Sports announced. “I am humbled to receive such an incredible honor,” Bell said. “I want to thank Women Leaders in College Sports and my Division II colleagues …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Erskine President Emeritus Dr. John Little Carson, a member of the Erskine College Class of 1967 who led his alma mater from 1998 to 2005, died Wednesday, Sept. 13. A native of Gastonia, N.C., Carson was an E.B. Kennedy Scholar at Erskine, where he met his future wife, Sarah …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University ranks 4th overall among baccalaureate institutions for sustainability performance, according to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) 2023 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI). Among the top 10 performers, Furman represents the only baccalaureate institution in the South with a gold rating. Furman was also …

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — On Sept. 6, Randall L. Richardson, chair of the Limestone University Board of Trustee,s announced the appointment of Jeremy Whitaker, the university’s vice president for finance and administration, as acting president. The appointment follows the resignation of Dr. Monica Baloga as the institution’s interim president. “Mr. Whitaker is passionately committed …

SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — On Sept. 6-7, Morris College students joined with students from South Carolina’s other six HBCUs to learn, discuss, and network around education, careers, research, technology, and partnering opportunities. South Carolina State University hosted the two-day event Students were afforded the opportunity to learn about the US Department of Transportation, network …

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Nash to the role of chief development officer. “Bill has demonstrated, through decades of experience, the qualities of a great leader and a skilled fundraiser,” said President Maurice Scherrens. “We look forward to welcoming him to the leadership team and the …

TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) has signed a partnership agreement with OneLife Institute, offering college credit to students taking part in the organization’s 9-month gap year program. “We are excited about this strategic partnership,” said NGU Provost Dr. Nathan Finn. “Our respective organizations share so much ‘kingdom DNA,’ in addition to …

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — A SWU faculty member has been chosen for the Fulbright Specialist Program as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning. Dr. Nathan Street, Assistant Professor of Graduate Education, is in his first year at SWU and teaches Ed.D. students in the …

CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — True to its origins as a beacon of hope, Presbyterian College launched a new scholarship initiative this fall designed to impact local students and their communities. At the Sept. 5 public launch of the Laurens County Service Scholars initiative, PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson said the program ensures PC’s future …