South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu and justice.gov) — Furman University alumna Adair Ford Boroughs ’02 was sworn in July 26 as the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina. Boroughs will serve as the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation involving the U.S. in the state. “I am …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Following a national search that turned up several qualified candidates, Spartanburg Methodist College selected Dr. Curt Laird as the new provost and executive vice president (EVP), succeeding interim provost Kris Neely on July 1, 2022. “I am honored and grateful to join Spartanburg Methodist College. I look forward to working …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Winning a national championship is feat that every athletic team aspires to achieve, but the Newberry College men’s golf team just won a different “national championship” as the Golf Coaches Association of America just released their Outstanding Team Academic Award, and the Wolves earned the highest GPA among all divisions …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — High school students from across the state of South Carolina responded to PC president Dr. Matt vandenBerg’s challenge to bring innovative solutions to address the root causes of societal problems. Last October, vandenBerg announced the launch of PC’s first-ever Service Entrepreneurship Competition. The premise for the competition was simple: South …
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 …
