South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — For many Blue Hose, the Aug. 27 groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg pointed out, it was a day for rejoicing and gladness. A day to …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) recently celebrated its partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy in West Palm Beach, Fla. University leaders gathered to mark the occasion with a public signing event on the Tigerville Campus. The partnership, which began in 2019, allows NGU biology …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University announced that it is adding a new Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Systems Administration: Superintendency Certification program enrolling for the Spring 2023 semester. The EdS: Superintendency Certification program is designed for students who hold an active credential in Administration and Supervision with work experience in traditional public, private, …
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 …
