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TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) — NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. and NGU Provost and Dean of the University Faculty Dr. Nathan Finn are among the 120 notable Christian scholars who wrote over 130 articles for B&H Publishing Group’s recently-released Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Worldview Study Bible. The Bible features extensive worldview study notes …
ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is being recognized as the January 2019 “School of the Month” by the Tom Joyner Foundation®. The foundation, formed by the nationally-syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, chose Claflin as part of its on-going effort to provide scholarships for students attending historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Founded in …
SPARTANBURG, SC (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse is now a doctoral degree-granting institution after the recent approval of its request for a level-change by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In addition, SACSCOC approved Converse’s first program, a Doctorate of Education in Professional Leadership. “This is an historic milestone for Converse …
I am honored to be writing my first message as president and CEO of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. I am fortunate and blessed to have a great team here at SCICU, a dedicated Board of Trustees, and inspired leadership at all our campuses. And I would be horribly remiss not to acknowledge Mike …
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy benedict.edu) — The Benedict College Board of Trustees announced a contract extension through June of 2026 for the college’s 14th and first female President and CEO, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis. In June 2017, a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees, led by Chairman, Dr. Charlie W. Johnson, placed Dr. Artis at …
COLUMBIA, SC — South Carolina House Representative Chandra Dillard urged advocates for South Carolina’s independent colleges and universities to keep tuition affordability front and center during the upcoming session of the General Assembly. During her remarks at the December 7 Campus Legislative Coordinators Kickoff in Columbia, hosted by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, Dillard …
SCICU’s 2018-19 College Guide is now available online for students and parents to use in making the best decisions regarding the numerous opportunities at South Carolina’s leading independent colleges and universities. The digital version of the SCICU College Guide is designed for easy viewing and reading on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The digital …
TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) — It’s official: Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., has wrapped up his first year as president at North Greenville University! Wondering what NGU’s been up to since he arrived? Here are the highlights. 125th Anniversary Celebration and Presidential Inauguration – Fant took office on June 1, 2017, just as the 125th …
SCICU is pleased to announce that Wofford Class of 1990 graduate Rep. G. Murrell Smith, Jr. (R-Sumter) has been elected by the House Ways and Means Committee as its next chair. Rep. Smith also chairs the House Ethics Committee. He previously served on the Wofford Alumni Executive Committee (2003-2005). Morris Class of 1975 graduate Rep. …
