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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Call it a divine appointment. It all started in September when a pastor in a remote area of Western Kenya inquired about enrollment at Columbia International University. While the pastor could not enroll at the time, CIU enrollment counselor Sarah Gibson, who works from Ohio, became acquainted with the pastor, …

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy scnow.com) — The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $18,950 to Kalmia Gardens of Coker University to support improving growing conditions for multiple native species and creating a teaching tool for students, homeowners and land managers. The funding will help with the removal of non-native invasive species of plants in the gardens and …

SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Morris College presents “The Blueprint” as the theme for the 2020 Morris College Homecoming week scheduled Jan. 19-25, 2020. The Morris College Hornets will compete against Fisk University on Saturday, Jan. 25. “The Blueprint” is an experience that embodies the legacy of Morris College and all of Hornet Nation. The …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy indexjournal.com and erskinesports.com) — Inventor, professor, coach, mayor, entrepreneur, judge, firefighter, hall-of-famer — under the many hats he wore, Harry Stille Jr.’s life was dedicated to public service and caring for the people of Due West and the surrounding areas. Even in his final years, the 90-year-old Stille was a dogged …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) – Start your journey here! We’re excited to share our beautiful campus, thriving city, close- knit community, and exciting learning environment with you. When you visit campus on our Open House, you’ll hear from students and faculty members, learn about our application and enrollment process, and meet other prospective students. We’ll …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — The Claflin University Nursing Department held its pinning ceremony on Saturday, December 14, at Ministers’ Hall. Thirteen graduates in the fall Class of 2019 earned a bachelor’s degree through Claflin’s RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Claflin launched the RN to BSN program in August 2016. The program …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Dr. Dondi Costin, president of Charleston Southern University, was recently featured in Christianity Today in Betsy Abraham’s article: “The Tedious Balance Between Tradition + Innovation: New Leaders at Prestigious Christian Institutions Weigh the Cost of Progress.” Five top leaders explained what it was like to step into new roles. Citing …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) -– In December 2019 15 Benedict College graduating seniors were recipients of a generous donation of $1,000 each from the hardest working man in radio and philanthropist, Mr. Tom Joyner. Before signing off on his final nationally-syndicated radio show of 25 years, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Joyner announced the 15 …

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College welcomed 76 graduates to the ranks of alumni in December 2019, marking the largest winter commencement in school history. The commencement exercises were conducted in Wiles Chapel, on the College campus. The full ceremony may be viewed here. “This is an exciting day for all of you, graduates …