SC Independent Colleges & Universities

Benedict President Roslyn Artis and alumnus I.S. Leevy Johnson inducted to National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame

October 3, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. hosted its Annual Induction Ceremony on September 23, 2022 and honored alumni of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) for their significant contributions to their respective institutions. This year, Benedict College celebrated two inductees, its 14th and first female President …

Mr. Smith goes to Columbia

September 15, 2022

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – With the September 2022 edition of the SCICU Newsletter we kick off a new feature: The SCICU Legislative Spotlight. Every month we’ll learn more about a member of the General Assembly who attended a SCICU member institution or has a close relationship with one. We are …

SCICU Legislative Spotlight: Speaker Murrell Smith

September 15, 2022

Speaker Murrell Smith Republican – Sumter Elected Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives in 2022 First elected to the S.C. House in 2001 SCICU connection: Wofford College B.A. in History and Government, 1990 Wofford Alumni Executive Committee 2003-2005 For many in South Carolina their success began by choosing to attend one of SCICU’s 21 …

U.S. News Best Colleges rankings recognize strengths and achievements of SCICU colleges & universities

September 15, 2022

SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Colleges rankings. Click on the name of your favorite SCICU institution to learn about their new #BestColleges rankings. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University …

Federal update

September 15, 2022

Title IX — Monday, September 12 marked the end of the period for public comments on the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX, the federal regulations which direct how colleges and universities address sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence. The U.S. Education Department has submitted for review 700+ pages of proposed Title IX regulations to …

SCICU exceeds fundraising goals for fiscal year 2021-22

September 15, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — With donations totaling nearly $600,000, generous contributors helped SCICU eclipse fundraising goals for fiscal year 2021-22. Along with adding proceeds from its endowment income, the total amount distributed to its 21 member colleges and universities surpassed $700,000. SCICU flagship fundraising programs supporting student scholarships, need-based emergency grants, and student research all surpassed …

SCICU Business Partner spotlight — September 2022

September 15, 2022

SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For September 2022, we are spotlighting CapinCrouse, S.C. Student Loan Corporation, and Wyche. 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 president, …

Wofford student researcher preparing exhibit of Helen DuPré Moseley’s art

September 12, 2022

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Helen DuPré Moseley was a prolific writer, filling thousands of diary and journal pages. She wrote about her family, the weather and the things going on around town. But she rarely wrote about her art. That’s one of the things Lizzie Richards (Wofford Class of 2023) learned over the summer …

Morris student participates in Pee Dee AHEC Pathways to Medicine Program

September 11, 2022

SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Morris College student Takeara Robinson participated over the summer in the Pee Dee Area Health Education Center’s (AHEC) Pathways to Medicine program. The program gave Robinson multiple opportunities to observe medical professionals. She completed office observations with Dr. Michael Ouzts, a primary care/family medicine physician with McLeod Primary Care in …