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DENMARK, S.C. (voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College recently hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Leonard E. Dawson Center and administered the first dose of the Moderna vaccine to 263 individuals. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is the facilitator of the clinic, opening up the opportunity to vaccinate the institution’s faculty, staff, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College is taking its annual STARTALK summer Chinese program online this summer, which means students from outside of the Upstate also are invited to apply. The college’s STARTALK Summer Chinese Virtual Program will accept 40 students who are rising sixth through 12th graders. “We look forward to introducing students …
This infographic, fifth in the 2021 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on March 17, 2021.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Allen University President Ernest McNealey, Ph.D., joined other South Carolina HBCU presidents in the 2021 Minority Business Forecast and Economic Development Summit presented virtually March 12 by the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. Also participating in the summit’s HBCU roundtable were Dr. Dwaun Warmack, president of Claflin University, Mr. James E. Clark, …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — On March 4 Anderson University honored Brian Cauthen, a friend of the University and a representative of the Irvin and Jorene Cauthen Donor Advised Fund, for helping provide generous support for students in the College of Business. The Irvin and Jorene Cauthen Donor Advised Fund (DAF) operates in conjunction with …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has announced Ben Duncan, currently director of the state’s Disaster Recovery Office, as the leader for the state’s Office of Resilience. In his current role, Duncan oversees grant programs that focus on rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by severe weather events. “Director Duncan’s exemplary leadership …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship has been fully funded and will be available to a female cybersecurity student at Charleston Southern seeking a career in supporting national security. Wenchel, a pioneer in U.S. cyberspace operations for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security, passed away …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus hosted its 2021 Minority Business Forecast and Economic Development Summit on Friday, March 12. Claflin President Dwaun J. Warmack participated in a panel discussion with presidents from several other South Carolina HBCUs. Discussion topics included how the pandemic affects HBCUs, working with legislators, and …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently appointed Grady B. Jones as interim vice president of institutional advancement. As interim vice president of institutional advancement, Jones will be responsible for restructuring, reorganizing, and centralizing the university’s philanthropic efforts, with an emphasis on incorporating best practices, utilizing all resources available, and laying the foundation for …