South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Both state and federal legislators are focused on the upcoming elections but there are a few items worthy of mention: Broadband Access At a recent joint press conference, Governor McMaster and Congressman Clyburn (D-S.C. 6th District) announced that 100,000 S.C. residents had secured broadband access in the last year. The state has more than $400 …
Unbeaten teams rising in national rankings? Check!Setting conference and division records? Check! Check! Teams from SCICU member colleges and universities are busy this fall dominating conference play and rising in national rankings! Click on the names of your favorite colleges and universities to read the latest sports news. Allen University Yellow Jackets Anderson University Trojans …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For October 2022, we are spotlighting Allegiance Industries, Pollock Company, and UnitedHealthcare Student Resources. 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 executive vice …
BOSSIER CITY, La. (courtesy cyber.org) — CYBER.ORG – a workforce development organization funded by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant – announced Sept. 21 the expansion of Project REACH, a feeder program created to recruit a diverse body of K-12 students to pursue undergraduate cybersecurity degrees and …
ATLANTA, Ga. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — The 18th-ranked Benedict College Tigers used their impressive defense to smother the Morehouse Maroon Tigers and take a 35-0 victory Oct. 22, wrecking the Morehouse Homecoming, Benedict, which entered the contest with the nation’s fifth-best defense in total defense and third-best team in scoring defense, only improved their status. Benedict …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University Facebook page) — The Allen University 2022 Homecoming celebrations kicked off with a bonfire and pep rally Friday night attended by students, alumni, and university leaders. Allen University President Ernest McNealey and Columbia Mayor Rickenmann led the Homecoming Parade down Sumter Street Saturday morning. The Allen University Band of Gold …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University’s enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic year stands at 4,117 students, the largest student body since the University welcomed its first class in 1911 and solidifying AU’s status as the largest private university in South Carolina. In addition, Anderson University saw its highest number of freshmen and transfer students, …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Aeronautics program at Charleston Southern University is officially an FAA-designated Part 141 pilot school for the first time since the program’s inception in fall of 2021. “God is doing such marvelous work here at CSU that I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to cross the threshold of …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse University is pleased to welcome three new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Chris Cannon, Executive Chairman of Cannon Roofing Paul J. Coté of Spartanburg, SC, President/CEO at Coté Color Corporation Stinson Woodward Ferguson ’07; Of Counsel at The Anthony Law Firm Chris Cannon has served as President/ …
