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Office of Naval Research awards Benedict College and Integer Technologies $7.9 million contract for research and workforce development

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College and Integer Technologies are proud to announce that the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded a $7.9 million contract to increase the cyber resilience of autonomous systems and enhance the workforce supporting the defense research enterprise. The two main components of the program, titled “Resilient Autonomous Systems …

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Anderson University celebrates inaugural graduates of South Carolina’s first Pathologists’ Assistant Program

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — August 2 marked a significant milestone for the Pathologists’ Assistant program at Anderson University as the first graduates of the Master of Medical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant (MMSPA) degree program were recognized. Faculty, staff and friends of the program gathered in the G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center to honor …

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Allen University appoints new vice president for student affairs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University has appointed Dr. Andre S. Richardson as vice president for student affairs. Dr. Richardson brings 27 years of dedicated service in education, with a robust background in both higher education and P-12 settings. His career includes significant contributions to education policy as a program officer at the University …

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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of college. In 2019, SCICU was Power:Ed’s inaugural grant recipient, and this …

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SCICU Guide to Private Colleges and Universities in South Carolina

SCICU’s Digital College Guide is a great resource for students and their parents in exploring and selecting the private college or university in South Carolina that meets each student’s unique combination of intellectual, personal, and financial needs. The guide is full of links to detailed information regarding each of the 21 SCICU member colleges and …

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Limestone University announces Dr. Nathan B. Copeland as 24th president

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) has been selected as the 24th President of Limestone University. Copeland was formally introduced as president-elect during a press conference at the Hines & Riggins Center on April 25. “Dr. Copeland is a dynamic …

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Columbia College installs Dr. John H. Dozier as 21st president

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier family to celebrate the installation of Dr. John H. Dozier as the 21st President of Columbia College. Many brought greetings …

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