South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — When Presbyterian College’s first generation students feel like they are behind in any way, a new student-led organization inspires them to be in F1RST. F1RST, a registered student organization established in 2020 and dedicated to mentoring first-gen students, gives students whose parents or guardians have not earned a four-year college …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College is often recognized for its close-knit, friendly atmosphere. Some would even call it a family-like atmosphere, which fits just right for recent graduate Adrian Cathcart. He celebrated with his family after receiving his associate degree in education at this year’s commencement. The family atmosphere for Adrian is …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — As Rhonda Gregory prepares to graduate from SWU’s Ed.D program this fall, her daughter Ashlyn will be stepping on campus as a freshman. While many family members may share the same alma mater, few have the opportunity to experience life as a student together. For the Gregory family, SWU is …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College launched the 2021-2022 academic year, just before students began returning to campus on Aug. 7, with the Fall All Faculty and Staff Institute where the president delivered the State-of-the-College Address on Aug. 4. Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, selected as the 10th president of Voorhees after a unanimous vote by …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Trust the process. That’s one of the lessons Dr. Ramin Radfar, professor of chemistry, is teaching as he guides Carson Harrell ’24 through a summer research project. Harrell is attempting to isolate an enzyme that breaks down glucose in the body and generates energy. Slowing the breakdown could be useful …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – S.C. Independent Colleges & Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is distributing $64,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 20 students at private colleges and universities in South Carolina for academic year 2021-2022. The scholarships are made possible by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, D.C., through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — SCICU joins Converse University in mourning the passing of Dr. Jeffrey H. Barker, the 11th president of the university. Barker was appointed as Converse University president during the 2021-2022 academic year. President Barker passed away on July 21, 2021. The Converse Board of Trustees held an emergency executive session early …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today (July 21), the board of trustees of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities voted unanimously to approve the request of Bob Jones University to become a member institution. The SCICU board includes the presidents of the 21 member institutions and up to 42 at-large members who are community and business …
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 …
