South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has announced Troy Baranik as the university’s new sports information director (SID). “My wife and I are very excited to move back to the Columbia area at Allen University,” said Baranik. “My experience coming from another similar NCAA private school in North Carolina …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University Assistant Professor of Social Work Dr. Aubrey L. Sejuit was recently elected as the President of the National Association of Social Workers-South Carolina Chapter. Sejuit has previously held many roles within the organization, most recently serving as president-elect in 2021-2022. She has also given presentations alongside students at …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Following a highly-competitive national search, Converse University has appointed Dr. Joe Wilferth as its new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Dr. Wilferth will begin his tenure at Converse on October 1, 2022. Dr. Wilferth comes to Converse from Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon, where he was dean of …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College will hold its centennial Homecoming celebration on campus Oct. 28-30. Online registration for alumni and their families opens Sept. 9. This year’s festivities will include reunions for the classes of 1972, 1982, 1997 and 2012, along with a reunion production of the play “Noises Off,” featuring cast members …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — The Mac Frampton Trio, featuring renowned pianist Mac Frampton, a member of Erskine’s Class of 1966, will perform Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the Erskine College campus. Tickets are available here. The Frampton performance is part of a series of celebratory events scheduled in …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu and upstatebizSC) —Truist Foundation has awarded The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s GVL Starts a $75,000 grant to support startup ventures. Just as the COVID-19 pandemic began, Anthony Herrera, chief innovation officer and executive director of The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University, asked Merle Johnson, City …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Dr. David DeWitt got a bit emotional at the ribbon cutting of the new Columbia International University Health Science Lab. As the dean of the new science majors in Biology and Biomedical Science, he knew the building represented a big step for CIU. “A long time ago I heard someone …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — President Tom Bogart is proud to announce the appointment of alumna Dr. Ruby Fielding as the next vice president for finance and administration at Columbia College. Dr. Fielding has over 20 years of experience in finance and administration, including specific experience in higher education after serving the College of Charleston …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University welcomed Joe Randolph II, ‘99, and Carrie Coker Haley to the Board of Trustees. Randolph and Coker Haley bring a wealth of experience leading organizations through their professional careers and participation in various boards and committees. Coker President, Dr. Natalie Harder, shares her excitement about the additions saying, …
