South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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/ …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Oct. 21 during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold, New Future” revealed not only an exciting new direction for PC but set the stage for a series of …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy SMC Facebook page) — Spartanburg Methodist College enjoyed a FULL house for its October 22 Open House. Representatives from admissions, financial aid, student organizations, professors, and more were on hand to meet with students interested in attending SMC. Please enjoy the photo highlights from this big day! When …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University and its partners have received a grant totaling $18.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare teachers to improve learning outcomes for students. The three-year grant, awarded under the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program, was announced in late September. The successful SEED proposal was a …
SPARTANBURG, S. C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — October is a month of returning home for Terriers, which kicked off Oct. 12 with Alexander Smalls ’74, winner of Grammy, Tony and James Beard awards and Trustee Craig Melvin ’01 presenting on Facebook/Instagram live and showcasing recipes from Smalls’ latest book, “Meals, Music and Muses: Recipes From My …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy conferencecarolinas.com) — Ronan O’Neill of Southern Wesleyan has been selected as the Conference Carolinas men’s cross country Freshman of the Month for August/September of 2022. A freshman from Pendleton, South Carolina, O’Neill was the top NCAA Division II finisher at the NCAA Division I Furman Invitational on Sept. 17. O’Neill’s 5k time …
