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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The events of this past week across the country compel each of us to reflect on what it means to live together in a civil, democratic society. The senseless death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, May 25, and the despicable actions of those who caused his death, should …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Regrettably, African Americans are continuing to be targeted across our great nation. The Claflin University community calls for prayers for the family of George Floyd and all other victims of reported aggression by law enforcement against African Americans and people of color. After the protests have ended, America must find …

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Over the past few weeks, Freedom’s Hill Church has been crying out to me. Every day that I go to my office on the campus of Southern Wesleyan University, I pass by Freedom’s Hill Church. Originally built in 1848 in Alamance County, North Carolina, it was the first Wesleyan Methodist …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 As followers of Christ, we know that the Lord is near today to all whose spirits have been crushed by the weight of the sin and heartbreak that we have witnessed this past week. Our …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — As you might guess from his titles, Dr. Adam Siegfried, professor of chemistry, chairperson of science and health, and the associate of science program coordinator, has a lot of responsibilities at Spartanburg Methodist College. But he never lets his administrative duties interfere with his dedication to his students. His fellow …

DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College associate professor in mathematics and computer science Dr. Xiqiang Zheng has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award notice stating that his catalyst project has been approved and they will fund the project with about two hundred thousand dollars in the scheduled three years beginning Fall 2020. The …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Dear Benedict (and all HBCU) students: I write when I am bothered… I am bothered tonight. All day, I have watched social media and news with horror as protests borne out of an act of racial violence – the murder of George Floyd – turned to violent demonstrations and even …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — At Wofford College, diversity, equity and inclusion are core values, and our community is stronger for our differences. Thus, it is imperative at this time of pain and dissension throughout our country that we recommit ourselves to these values as well as a culture of mutual respect and civil discourse. …

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Statement on racism and loss from the Anderson University Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Team: The Anderson University Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Team abhors and condemns racism in all forms, including racist language, publications, teachings, actions, physical violence, and all other racist behaviors. Such behaviors seek to diminish the dignity, rights, …