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A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – What is an “influencer?” According to Merriam-Webster it’s “a person who is able to generate interest in something (such as a consumer product) by posting about it on social media.” To me, that means making a living from yelling, “Look at me!” They are famous for …
Spring semester 2023 sports are here! Basketball courts, wrestling mats, indoor tracks, 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 spring sports and other news for each campus …
It’s January, which means the start of another legislative session for the General Assembly. Forecast The General Assembly will be wrestling with some major issues that will occupy a large portion of its time. Last year, the General Assembly came close to passing legislation authorizing “education savings accounts” for certain students at private K-12 schools, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU is launching its 2023 Infographics Series for State House advocacy efforts, featuring issue/topic-focused messages delivered regularly and directly to members of the S.C. General Assembly. “We received great feedback from S.C. Representatives and Senators for our Infographics Series in 2021 and 2022,” said SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez. “I am …
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer —Republican (District 18-Lexington, Newberry, and Union Counties) First elected to the S.C. Senate in 2003 Chair – Senate Banking and Insurance CommitteeChair – Senate Higher Education Budget Subcommittee Senate Committee Assignments: Banking and Insurance (Chair), Finance, Fish, Game and Forestry, Rules 1973 graduate of The University of South Carolina Pharmacist – …
Omnibus bill — The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by Congress in December and signed by the president contained much good news for students in need of financial and other support. Of greatest impact is the $500 increase in the maximum Pell Grant, to $7,395. This new level takes effect July 1, 2023 and …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For January 2023, we are spotlighting Colonial Life, the UPS Foundation, and The Virtual Care Group. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Eddie Shannon, SCICU …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Messiah Jones ’23 surprised himself while teaching at Meeting Street Academy during the fall semester. Jones, a sociology and anthropology major from Chicago, Illinois, discovered that he enjoyed teaching. “I honestly had no desire to be a teacher,” says Jones. “These children are all so intelligent. Spending time with them …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — The Bob Jones University Bruins will host 10 high schools from around the country to compete in the 51st annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 24–27 in the Davis Field House. “We’re excited to be able to host these high school programs here at Bob Jones University,” Bruins Director of Athletics …
