South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University welcomed Corey Smith as the new dean of Chapel and Spiritual Engagement on July 19. Smith is a recent graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and serves as a member of its Justice and Reconciliation Society Alumni Stewardship Board. He has worked in various capacities in faith-based congregations for …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — Bob Jones University recently announced the schedule for the University’s 2022-2023 Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The series will once again bring world-renowned artists to Greenville. The 2022-2023 BJU Concert, Opera & Drama Series includes: Jason Max Ferdinand Singers – Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium Jason Max …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University is partnering with GradGuard to offer students and their families peace of mind when the unexpected happens. During the pandemic, students worldwide were faced with financial risks—and universities like CSU sought to offer insurance and assurance for those worried about investing in their education and future during …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — The new Center for the Study of African American Preaching will be launched by Anderson University’s Clamp Divinity School, according to an announcement at a national conference for African American church leaders. The announcement was made by Dr. Michael Duduit, Dean of the Clamp Divinity School, and Dr. Dante Wright, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Blake Batten (Wofford ’23) is using her Wofford coursework to support research, presentations and giving back to the Spartanburg community. The sociology and anthropology and art history major from Anderson, South Carolina used her sustainability seminar course with Dr. Alysa Handelsman, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, and museums study …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu and news.clemson.edu) — SCICU member institutions Benedict College and Claflin University are participating in a Clemson-led statewide effort to prepare students as medical reserve corps volunteers. The Clemson University School of Nursing received an award of more than $2.7 million to develop a network of diverse undergraduate students who can organize …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — The Benedict College baseball team has been named the 2022 NCAA Division II statistical champion for stolen bases per game, while Benedict utility player Bradon O’Connor was recognized as the 2022 DII individual statistical champion for stolen bases per game. Benedict averaged 5.79 stolen bases per game, easily outdistancing runner-up …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — For two consecutive years, the Charleston Southern University Rivers Library team has shown up and out in a friendly Operation Christmas Child competition among faculty and staff departments on campus. Team members credit library ladies Christine Petty and Marla Bunn for leading the way to reaching 34 boxes per person …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University was recently awarded a federal TRIO Upward Bound (UB) grant for the 2022-2023 academic year, and the grant will be supported for up to five years. Coker’s UB program will serve 60 students at four local South Carolina high schools in Darlington, Dillon, Hartsville, and Marion. Students who …
