South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – A friend of mine is fond of saying, “I can predict everything but the future,” but that is just what our campus leaders are called upon to do. Colleges and universities are in the business of preparing students for the challenges they will face. But what …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez has been elected chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities – State Executives (NAICUSE). NAICUSE comprises the executive leaders of independent higher education advocate groups, including SCICU, throughout the …
Bureau of Economic Advisors Report — Thanks to the SC Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), the General Assembly has even more money to spend. Last week the BEA projected an unprecedented $4.628 billion in additional recurring and non-recurring revenue available for fiscal year 2023, which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The …
Last week in Washington, D.C. I joined campus presidents and state executives from all over the country at the annual meeting and advocacy day of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). We heard from members of Congress and administration officials on the top higher education issues. The conference is also an opportunity …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Chamber President and CEO Bob Morgan will be the keynote speaker for the SCICU Spring Board Meeting on March 10. Bob Jones University, SCICU’s newest member institution, will host SCICU’s return to in-person board meetings — the first since February 2020. Morgan joined the S.C. Chamber as president and CEO in …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University is saddened by the loss of long-time educator and Allen alumna Judge Mildred Weathers McDuffie. Judge McDuffie dedicated her life to serving her community and church. She was also a trailblazer in the fight for human rights and social justice. Judge McDuffie taught students in Richland District One …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — On Wednesday, February 16, family and friends of Anderson University gathered at Henderson Auditorium in the Rainey Fine Arts Center to celebrate Founders Day and commemorate the 111th anniversary of the University’s founding. Founders Day was created to honor the visionary Anderson area leaders whose desire for a college in …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — When a Black woman-owned luxury athleisure footwear startup bursts onto the scene in the middle of a pandemic, and quickly breaks the sales record of the company that would go on to be the global industry leader, heads turn. At TRONUS, which means throne in Greek, they know all about …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — A Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming team placed first in the annual Consortium for Computing Sciences – Southeastern Conference (CCSC-SE) on Saturday, Jan. 29. BJU hosted the programming contest for the first time in 28 years. The seven participating institutions fielded 13 teams. Over a three-hour period, the four-member …
