South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — As part of her South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) grant, Samantha Jaccard ’22, spent her summer getting firsthand experience in the field with faculty mentor Dr. Doug Jensen and fellow student Madelyn “Maddy” West ’22. Read about Samantha’s experience: “Over the summer we went to Hobcaw Barony to …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Erskine College received the first annual Palmetto Award for Best Overall Delegation at this year’s fall session of the South Carolina Student Legislature (SCSL). The new Palmetto Award is to be presented annually to the delegation which, in the opinion of the SCSL Elections and Awards committee, “best represents …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Sometimes, you know exactly where to go to solve a health problem. And sometimes it’s not so clear. Imagine, for example, a patient whose asthma is exacerbated by the roaches infesting her apartment. Who can help best: a doctor to treat her asthma symptoms, or a lawyer to help make …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — imestone University was recently awarded a $1.25 million grant from the United States Department of Education that will enable the institution to strengthen its efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate Black American students. Limestone will receive a $250,000 annual grant for the next five years from the U.S. Department of …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Carlotta Stackhouse, director of the Forensic Center & Student Leadership program at Morris College, has been appointed to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Columbia Police Department by the Columbia City Council. Stackhouse’s new appointment to the Citizen Advisory Committee for CPD was approved and voted on by the City …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College hosted its 99th Homecoming in person Oct. 22-24, welcoming back alumni and their families for awards, class reunions and fellowship. Each year, the Newberry College Alumni Association gives awards to graduates and friends of the institution for their service, success and support. This year, following last year’s virtual …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University’s T. Walter Brashier Graduate School in Greer will host a professional development seminar titled “The Process” on Thursday, Nov. 18, at its Greer Campus at 405 Lancaster Avenue. The seminar will share information about the process of earning the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. Earning the SHRM-CP or …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — A storied history. A challenging present. An audacious plan for the future. Dr. Matthew vandenBerg vigorously embraced all three during his Oct. 22 inauguration as Presbyterian College’s 19th president. In front of family, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and delegates from all over the state and the country, vandenBerg challenged the …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University has been approved by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) to provide a new financial planning minor and concentration within the BSBA program. “CFP Board is pleased to approve the program at Southern Wesleyan University as a CFP Board Registered Program,” said Douglas S. …