South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College’s commitment and service to first-generation students have earned the school an exciting accolade. The Center for First-Generation Student Success has designated PC as one of the country’s “First-Gen Forward” institutions, which acknowledges higher education institutions for their commitment to first-generation student success. “The First-Gen Forward designation is a …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Dr. Rick Christman has been appointed acting president of Columbia International University by CIU’s Board of Trustees. Christman, who has been serving CIU as executive vice president for three years, takes the leadership of the university in place of President Dr. Mark A. Smith who is recovering from a blood …
GREENVILLE, s.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman Chemistry Professor Paul Wagenknecht ’86 knows the importance of photocatalysts in harnessing energy. He also understands how vital his role is as mentor for the development of students in his lab. In recognition of his outstanding mentorship, the Council on Undergraduate Research has named Wagenknecht one of four 2022 …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College’s Chandler Dickert ’23, Nathan Faulstich ’23, and Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell will present research that could impact future generations of coral reef research at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology meeting in Austin, Texas, from Jan. 3-7. Dickert and Faulstich are biology majors and Mitchell is associate professor …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Dr. David English Camak had a vision when he founded the Textile Industrial Institute in 1911. It was a partnership between industry and community that would provide workers with the education and training they needed to advance their careers. It also provided the local textile industry with better educated and …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) has entered into a formal transfer admission promise with Limestone University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program (MSAT). Signed by SWU President Dr. William Barker and Limestone President Dr. Darrell Parker, this partnership provides early acceptance into the MSAT program. Under this agreement, Limestone University …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Encouraged to remember the sunny days and follow biblical forecast guidance while weathering life’s storms, 162 North Greenville University graduates were awarded degrees during the university’s fall commencement on Dec. 9 in Turner Chapel. Chris Justus, Chief Meteorologist at Greenville’s WYFF News 4, drew on weather analogies while delivering the …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — We have reached the end of an amazing fall semester, and we are nearing the beginning of the holiday season. We could not be prouder of all you have accomplished in the classroom, on the field, and in this community. Just this past summer, we honored our first graduates at …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — The Morris College Division of Business Administration celebrated 50 years of service from October 28 through Thursday, November 3. Various activities brought excitement and learning experiences to the community, students, faculty, and staff. On October 28, several students, alumni, faculty, and staff kicked off Business Week. Students presented business pitches …
