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Celebrating the 2025 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year – Caleb Erkens

October 14, 2025

South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce Caleb Erkens as the 2025 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy of J. Lacy McLean, SCICU’s first president, and Sterling L. Smith, who served as Executive Vice President for 29 years. Both men played key roles in establishing …

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SCICU Announces Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Leadership for 2025–2028

October 14, 2025

SCICU Announces Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Leadership for 2025–2028 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) has announced its slate of trustees, officers, and college presidents for leadership positions on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for the 2025–2028 term. Re-elected Trustees:The following trustees have been nominated for a second three-year term …

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Remembering Mike LeFever

September 10, 2025

South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities mourns the loss of former President & CEO Mike LeFever who died earlier this week. LeFever served for more than a decade as President & CEO of SCICU before serving as interim executive director at the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in 2019. During his time at SCICU, …

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2023 – 2024 SCICU Annual Report

April 30, 2025

The digital version of the 2023 – 2024 SCICU Annual Report is available for your review and downloading on the SCICU website. In addition to recognizing the many donors, friends, and partners who have given so generously to SCICU this year for scholarships and programs, the annual report presents the organization’s audited financial condition for …

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SCICU Honors Outstanding Faculty with 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards PowerPoint

April 30, 2025
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SCICU Honors Outstanding Faculty with 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards

April 30, 2025

Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) proudly recognized 21 exceptional faculty members from its member institutions at the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner held on April 22. These annual awards celebrate professors who demonstrate a profound dedication to student success and a passion for teaching that inspires their academic communities. …

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Welcome to SCICU

February 27, 2025

It is my privilege to serve as the President and CEO of the South Carolina Independent College and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). Since our founding in 1953, SCICU has been dedicated to representing 21 independent colleges and universities, each with its own unique historical, cultural, and often faith-based background. Our membership also includes five historically black …

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IRS Form 990 for SCICU – Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2024

February 25, 2025

SCICU, recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is required to annually file IRS Form 990. The IRS Form 990 is a publicly-available tax return that non-profit organizations file annually to document revenues, expenses, governance, and business and charitable activities. Please click here to view SCICU’s IRS Form 990 for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.

Read moreIRS Form 990 for SCICU – Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2024

SCICU Audited Financial Statement For FY Ended August 31, 2024

February 25, 2025

The Hobbs Group performs annual audits of SCICU’s financial statements. The annual audit results in a report that includes a statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets, along with information about investments, contributions, gifts, and awards. Please click here to review the report on SCICU’s financial statements for fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.

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