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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Dr. Kirk Hansen, professor of history, does more than lecture in the classroom. He mentors students, supports his colleagues and uses the empathic lenses of a historian to offer encouragement to all those around him. To honor his dedication to SMC, his fellow faculty members selected Hansen as the 2020 …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — When responding to God’s calling into ministry there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Southern Wesleyan University’s Division of Religion has introduced an economical self-paced online undergraduate program that meets the needs of those entering ministry for the first time, as well as individuals who already possess ministry experience. According to Dr. …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, this year announced its 2020-21 cohort of First-gen Forward Institutions, including Presbyterian College. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) is expanding access to its dual enrollment courses for high school juniors and seniors to online instruction in addition to its in-person classes for the Fall 2020 semester and beyond. NGU’s Dual Enrollment Program offers students the opportunity to earn college credit hours in a Christ-centered …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — To limit the presence of off-campus visitors and reduce the risk of the spread of illness, Newberry College has announced that this year’s Homecoming celebration will move online. Additionally, all scheduled in-person reunions associated with the event have been postponed. The virtual events will take place Oct. 12-18. “We miss …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy theitem.com) — Morris College has four ongoing projects that will be assisted by emergency relief funding recently awarded to the eight historically black colleges and universities in the state for technology upgrades. A college spokesperson detailed campus project upgrades that will use Morris’ allocated share of the $2.4 million from Gov. Henry …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The South Atlantic Conference (SAC) announced on Aug. 7 that its Presidents Council decided to postpone the start of all scheduled competition for the 2020 fall sports season until the spring 2021 semester. This decision affects seven sponsored sports that traditionally play in the fall. The SAC Presidents Council, which …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — A drone may not be the first piece of equipment you’d associate with organic farming. But a new Furman research project demonstrates that cutting-edge technology has its place on the pasture. Andrew Freeland ’21 is conducting research in precision agriculture with Greenbrier Farms of Easley, South Carolina. He’s using a …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — The Pressly Family Heritage Garden on the Erskine campus became a prime attraction for moths on the evening of July 15, just in time for National Moth Week. Ken Carman, working on his “Moths of South Carolina” project, set up a white sheet and lights in the garden to …