South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU welcomed trustees, college/university presidents, and higher education stakeholders to its March 9 trustee appreciation reception at The Commerce Club in Greenville, S.C., the first in two years. The event was funded by a capacity-building grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), a national advocacy organization that serves nonprofit independent colleges …
SCICU presidents and trustees gathered March 9-10 in Greenville, S.C. for the first in-person board events held since February 2020. Nearly 40 trustees, presidents, and guests gathered for the SCICU Trustee Appreciation Reception held March 9 at The Commerce Club. Bob Jones University hosted the meetings held the next day (March 10). Please enjoy the …
State budget – On Monday the S.C. House of Representatives approved its version of the $13.9 billion state budget. There was much good news in it for SCICU member institutions. First and foremost, the House retained last year’s $10 million increase in funding for the Tuition Grants Program. The House also retained the $40 million …
A Pell victory! The highlight of the week was President Biden signing the federal appropriations bill, which included a $400 increase in the maximum Pell Grant, to $6,895 – the largest increase since 2009. Of course, it isn’t a doubling of Pell as we’ve been campaigning for, but the fact that a Pell increase was …
Art exhibitions, musical theatre, recitals, and much more are in full swing at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities. Please click on your favorite colleges and universities to learn more about the latest fine arts news and happenings! Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University Columbia College Columbia …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University, in collaboration with Apple, will complete a dramatic transition to a fully functional Apple Campus in the spring semester of 2022. Faculty, staff, and administrators began receiving iMacs and/or iPad Airs in the summer of 2021. After spring registration, all students in good standing will receive MacBook Airs …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — When looking back on more than a century of Anderson University history, one of the most prominent individuals would have to be Dr. Annie Dove Denmark. Dr. Denmark came to Anderson in 1917 as an instructor of piano and harmony. She also took courses at Anderson, graduating in 1925. Dr. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — The iconic Harambee Festival 33 is moving to the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, located at 2047 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204. You are invited to be a part of this historic event! Welcome to one of the largest college-sponsored festivals in the nation. Enjoy the familiar vendors, performers, exhibitors, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After two years of COVID-related virtual celebrations, SCICU’s annual Excellence In Teaching Awards Program will return to an in-person awards dinner on April 5 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. “We at SCICU are excited to return to our in-person awards dinner for the Excellence In Teaching Program,” said Jeff Perez, SCICU …
