South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — If it looked like the Furman University men’s basketball team jumped higher, ran faster and played stronger as this past season progressed, they did. In fact, thanks to research conducted the season before, the team’s physical performance was still improving when they beat the University of Virginia in the NCAA …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Gov. Henry McMaster was Erskine’s commencement speaker May 6 as graduating college and seminary students were recognized at a ceremony under the towers of the Erskine Building on the Due West campus. “It is really an honor to be here on this beautiful campus in this meaningful place,” the …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Aiming to better equip highly skilled educators for success and to support districts in their ability to retain top teaching talent, Converse University has launched South Carolina’s first Master of Education (MEd) program in Advanced Studies with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The program is offered entirely online, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Over the next few months, a number of notable developments will be happening on and around campus. This summer, we hope to keep everyone updated on the progress on a few of these construction projects. McNair Window Replacement: All 343 windows, 3 exterior doors, and skylights in the McNair Residence …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy cokercobras.com) — Five members of the Coker University baseball team have been named to the 2023 Academic All-District Baseball Team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators. Seniors Zack Wall, Ethan Graham and Lawson Otte were named, while sophomores Ashby Vining and Jacob Yarberry earned the academic honor. Wall, a senior biology …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Four Claflin University freshmen are receiving an intimate look at the challenges, opportunities, and skills necessary to succeed in the hyper-competitive corporate environment of the 21st Century as the inaugural class of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Scholars. The students also receive full scholarships and free room and board for …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — United States Senator Tim Scott announced his bid for the presidency to a packed crowd May 22 at Charleston Southern University. Scott, a 1988 Charleston Southern political science graduate, was introduced by Republican party officials, his nephew Ben Scott III, and 12-year-old Southerlyn Surratt, a friend from his church. …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On May 16 the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO. Benson joined the university leadership in 2018 and has been serving as executive vice president for student development and ministry advancement. He earned a B.A. in Bible (1992) and a M.Min. (2009) from BJU, …
