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Southern Wesleyan partners with PsychArmor to ensure SWU campus is Veteran Ready

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) —Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and PsychArmor have joined forces to create a more culturally competent campus environment through staff and administration training. As a nationally recognized nonprofit leader and preferred training provider for military cultural awareness, PsychArmor serves members of the military-connected community and anyone who wants to more effectively engage …

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Spartanburg Methodist professor receives Exemplary Teaching Award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) biology professor Dr. Jennifer Hyder has been awarded the 2022 Exemplary Teaching Award. The award is given by the General Board of Higher Education (GBHEM) of the United Methodist Church, with the recipient being selected by their colleagues. The award recognizes excellence in teaching, civility, and …

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Voorhees University announces full scholarships for Denmark Technical College graduates

DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University President Ronnie Hopkins announced full scholarships to Denmark Technical College (DTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 30. Twenty-eight students have received letters inviting them to earn a bachelor’s degree at Voorhees. DTC students who earned the associate’s degree in 2022 are eligible for the scholarship, which includes …

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Science fiction writing camp for teens returns to Wofford July 2022

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Not even fantasy worlds were immune to the real effects of COVID-19. Shared Worlds, a science fiction/fantasy teen writing camp, returns to the Wofford College campus July 10-23 after a two-year absence caused by the pandemic. The camp was canceled in 2020 and was held virtually in 2021. Shared Worlds …

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‘What a great week!’

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – I look forward to working at SCICU every day, but the first week in April was tremendous. On Tuesday, April 5, we held the Excellence In Teaching Awards dinner at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Each of the 21 member institutions nominates a faculty member for …

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SCICU undergrads send 9,000 Tuition Grant thank-you letters to S.C. General Assembly

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Appreciation comes in large numbers at SCICU campuses – 9,000 to be exact. This year SCICU students bowled over S.C. senators and representatives with 9,000 “Thanks for my Tuition Grant!” letters and messages. Last year the governor proposed and General Assembly approved a historic $10 million in additional Tuition Grants funding in …

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SCICU hosts inaugural Higher Education Day with S.C. public colleges and universities

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Students representing South Carolina’s private and public colleges and universities made history April 6 with the first-ever joint Higher Education Day, delivering combined messages of thanks for state-funded, need-based financial aid to Governor McMaster and the General Assembly. SCICU collaborated with the S.C. Commission on Higher Education and the S.C. Technical School …

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2022 Higher Education Day highlight photos

COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU, along with the S.C. Commission on Higher Education and the S.C. Technical School System, hosted the first-ever joint Higher Education Day April 6 at the S.C. State House. Please enjoy these highlight photos from Higher Education Day. SCICU President Jeff Perez (left), S.C. Technical System President Tim Hardee (center), and S.C. …

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SCICU celebrates faculty achievement at Excellence In Teaching Awards Dinner

 COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU faculty and guests returned in-person to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center for the Excellence In Teaching reception and awards dinner on April 5. Twenty-one faculty leaders – one per SCICU member institution – were celebrated at the April 5 event. More than 150 guests, including college/university presidents, gathered to honor faculty …

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