South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) proudly recognized 21 exceptional faculty members from its member institutions at the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner held on April 22. These annual awards celebrate professors who demonstrate a profound dedication to student success and a passion for teaching that inspires their academic communities. …
It is my privilege to serve as the President and CEO of the South Carolina Independent College and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). Since our founding in 1953, SCICU has been dedicated to representing 21 independent colleges and universities, each with its own unique historical, cultural, and often faith-based background. Our membership also includes five historically black …
SCICU, recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is required to annually file IRS Form 990. The IRS Form 990 is a publicly-available tax return that non-profit organizations file annually to document revenues, expenses, governance, and business and charitable activities. Please click here to view SCICU’s IRS Form 990 for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023.
The Hobbs Group performs annual audits of SCICU’s financial statements. The annual audit results in a report that includes a statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets, along with information about investments, contributions, gifts, and awards. Please click here to review the report on SCICU’s financial statements for fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lloyd as its eighth president, effective Thursday, January 16. Dr. Lloyd succeeds Jeff Perez, who recently joined the Commission on Higher Education as its President & Executive Director. Under Dr. Lloyd’s leadership, SCICU aims …
COLUMBIA, SC – December 9, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant will support SCICU’s Lifeline Grant Program, which provides vital aid to students experiencing financial need …
COLUMBIA, SC – November 4, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is thrilled to announce a generous gift from First Citizens Bank in the amount of $10,000. This contribution will go toward SCICU’s Student Lifeline Grant Program, which provides financial relief to students experiencing unexpected hardships at all 21 SCICU member institutions. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Karah Barry, a North Greenville University (NGU) senior double-majoring in criminal justice and psychology, as the 2024 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. The award was presented to Barry at SCICU’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 10 at Columbia College. …
SCICU's 21 member colleges & universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the U.S. News and World Report's 2024-2025 #BestColleges rankings.
