South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — On July 1, 2021, Converse College acknowledged its long-held university status with an official name change to Converse University, in a major step towards targeted growth and competitive advantage in South Carolina’s higher education market. “For more than 130 years, Converse has held true to its mission: to empower its …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University (Coker) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmacy have announced a new accelerated pathway partnership to help students become pharmacists more quickly and at a reduced cost. The program enables highly qualified Coker students to enter MUSC after their third year and complete their …
Coaching basketball is what dreams are made of for many college basketball players. At age 24, Brady Schuck is embarking on that dream upon being named the new head boys basketball coach at James Island Charter High School (James Island, S.C.) This appointment is especially meaningful for Schuck, as he grew up on James Island …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — After a year’s hiatus, more than 500 of the most promising high school leaders from across South Carolina converged on the Anderson University campus for Palmetto Boys State June 13-19. Palmetto Boys State is a weeklong leadership development program for rising seniors sponsored by The American Legion. According to Jay …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is one of 10 higher education institutions awarded a $5 million STEM grant by Google. The funding is designed to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation in the STEM industry. The one-time unrestricted financial grant will provide Claflin with financial support for scholarships, technological infrastructure …
Joy and excitement returned to commencement exercises in spring 2021 as SCICU colleges and universities persevered through the 2020-21 academic year and held in-person ceremonies for the Class of 2021 graduates. Fair weather allowed most colleges and universities to hold their graduation ceremonies outside, many on athletic fields with graduating students seated socially distanced on …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse College is proud of the success and exciting changes we have experienced over the last five years. The Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation and thanks to Krista L. Newkirk as she announces her plans to step down as President of Converse College, effective July 5, 2021. She has …
Bet you didn’t know… Yesterday (Thursday, May 13) was the official end of the 2021 session of the General Assembly, but they will be back. Unfinished business includes redistricting, allocating the federal COVID-19 relief funds, and the state budget, which includes a couple of items that are important to colleges and universities but fly under …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of North Greenville University (NGU) on April 16, affirming the university’s commitment to the ECFA’s “Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.” With a stated mission of “enhancing trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries,” ECFA bases its accreditation on compliance with financial accountability, …
