SC Independent Colleges & Universities

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will speak at Columbia International University’s spring undergraduate commencement ceremony. Pence served as the 48th vice president of the United States in the administration of President Donald Trump. He also served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana and served as Indiana’s …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Award-winning teacher, scholar, and Professor of Biology Dr. Neval Erturk has been appointed Associate Provost for Research and Engagement at Converse University. In this inaugural leadership role, Dr. Erturk will lead the university’s efforts to direct, expand, and guide research, scholarship, and creativity to support the Converse mission. “As a …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — During a chapel session Feb. 8 in Lesesne Auditorium, Erskine President Dr. Steven C. Adamson introduced himself to students, faculty, and staff by recounting some events of his life and how he learned through them to exercise his faith. Adamson began by talking about anxiety. As he wondered what …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — What is it like to share a stage with John Mellencamp? Only another rock star could say for sure. And yet, Gerry Wubben can still tell you what it’s like to share an audience with the “Jack & Diane” singer. Wubben, an adjunct professor of art at Furman, and Mellencamp …

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The Limestone University community was saddened to recently learn of the death of former President Dr. Jack J. Early, who passed away on January 22 at the age of 96. Early served at Limestone from 1973 until 1979. Early also served as the President of what was then Pfeiffer College …

SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Charles Fienning, retired owner of the Sumter Packaging Corporation in Sumter, S.C. donated $10,000 towards the Otis Scott, Sr. Memorial Scholarship and The Louis Fleming Memorial Scholarship. Each scholarship program received $5,000. “I was pleased to honor my two county council colleagues, the late Louis Fleming and the late Reverend …

TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Dr. Cheryl Abrams Collier, North Greenville University (NGU) associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science, is named the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit representative to the South Carolina State Board of Education. “Dr. Collier is a gifted educator and academic leader who is deeply respected by her colleagues. I’m …

CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College’s Music Department invites fans “Behind the Scenes” in a new guest series that explores the making of music. This spring, the series kicks off with composer Ben Robichaux at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, in Edmunds Hall. PC’s director of bands Dr. Giovani Briguente will host the talk …

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University has named Dr. William D. Barker as the University’s 19th president, following Dr. William C. Crothers, who serves as Interim President since Dr. Todd Voss retired in June 2021. Southern Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve Dr. Barker, who will begin his presidency on …