South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — A new Erskine College soccer field to be named for former Erskine soccer Coach Ralph Lundy is now in the early stages of construction, Vice President for Athletics Ralph Patterson reports. Erskine President Dr. Steve Adamson is enthusiastic about the project. “You may have noticed several earthmoving trucks on …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Class of 2024 graduating high school seniors are invited to apply to Morris College for their Fast Track program. In the program, 42 students can earn up to 9 college credits this summer at Morris College. All costs of the program, with the exception of transportation to and from classes, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Converse University, Wofford College, OneSpartanburg, and Spartanburg County School Districts Three and Seven announced their collaboration to invest in Spartanburg’s future through education with a signing ceremony for Wofford students for the 2024-2025 academic year. This 4+1 cooperative alliance allows students to achieve their Master …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The agreement was announced May 1 in a ceremony at Holland Hall on the college campus. The enhanced partnership includes a $1,000 scholarship, acceptance of all tuition assistance from the South Carolina Army National Guard, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciurams.com) — The CIU women’s track & field team closed out the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Outdoor Championships April 20 with their most memorable performance in program history. After entering the day leading the pack, the Rams delivered several notable performances as they ran away from the competition for their first-ever AAC …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — The oldest college in the foothills of Greenville County is honoring its historic roots while pointing to the future with the announcement of a new athletics mascot. North Greenville University revealed the mascot – Trailblazers – to a packed campus dining hall during a late-night student breakfast April 29. The …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently announced the approval of its Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Program, which aims to address the critical shortage of qualified educators in South Carolina. “We are thrilled to receive approval from the South Carolina State Board of Education for the Coker APEC program,” said Dr. Lisa …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s message of “Elevation and Transformation” was on full display April 18 during the launch of a historic partnership with Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU). Warmack and OWU President Matt vandenBerg, Ed.D., signed a “sister” school Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish one of the …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its partnership with Palmetto State Teachers Association in the formation of a charter PSTA Southern Wesleyan University Student Chapter. Dr. Janice Young, a long-time PSTA supporter and SWU’s director of teacher education and coordinator of field studies, will serve as faculty advisor for …
