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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy planning new accelerated online pathway

January 23, 2024

CLINTON, N.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) is planning to offer a one-of-a-kind online avenue for pharmacy students through its new Accelerated Distance Pathway (ADP). Pending approval by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) at its June 2024 meeting, the new pathway will be ready to launch in January …

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SWU announces virtual info sessions for graduate programs in education and business

January 22, 2024

CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — SWU is having a set of virtual info sessions to share more about our fully online EDD, MED in Administration and Supervision, MED in E-Learning and Instructional Design, and MBA programs. These info sessions will be an excellent way to learn about our online graduate programs, their admission requirements, and …

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Spartanburg Methodist senior gains practical experience in Sheriff’s Office internship

January 22, 2024

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Hali Gardner has known since early in high school that she wanted to be a difference maker. Her face lights up as she recalls first learning about criminal justice and the high school research paper that cemented her love of the field. Gardner is now a Spartanburg Methodist College senior …

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South Carolina was awarded nearly $2 million in funding for one of the Palmetto State’s eight HBCUs, Rep. James E. Clyburn (D, S.C.–06) announced Jan. 16.

Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $2 million in funding for Voorhees University

January 22, 2024

DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — South Carolina was awarded nearly $2 million in funding for one of the Palmetto State’s eight HBCUs, Rep. James E. Clyburn (D, S.C.–06) announced Jan. 16. “Time and again, the Biden-Harris Administration has shown tremendous dedication to our nation’s HBCUs, and more specifically, institutions of higher learning in South Carolina,” …

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Wofford alumna becomes the first woman appointed as Georgia governor’s chief of staff on a permanent basis

January 22, 2024

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Lauren Mattox Curry, Wofford Class of 1997, assumed her new role as chief of staff for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday, Jan. 15. Curry is the first woman in the state’s history to be appointed to that position on a permanent basis. “Being a mom of two daughters and …

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SCICU mourns the passing of Dr. Spencer Jordan

SCICU mourns passing of board member Dr. Spencer Jordan

January 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness we share the passing of SCICU board member Dr. Spencer Jordan, executive director of the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). “Spencer will be dearly missed by all who knew him,” said SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez. “While we have lost Spencer, his leadership in the community and his …

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Prepping for 2024 S.C. legislative session – SCICU kicks off Tuition Grants student letter-writing campaign Dec. 8

December 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Campus legislative liaisons from across South Carolina joined SCICU in Columbia Dec. 8 for the annual kickoff luncheon for the student letter-writing campaign supporting the Tuition Grants program. Economic review and projections Jake Scoggins, assistant budget director for the S.C. Senate Finance Committee, keynoted the event and outlined state revenue projections, demographic …

Read morePrepping for 2024 S.C. legislative session – SCICU kicks off Tuition Grants student letter-writing campaign Dec. 8

South Carolina update

December 15, 2023

Revenue projections from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors Good news from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), which projects South Carolina’s economy will continue to grow, generating additional revenues for the state. At the session of the General Assembly that starts next month, legislators will have more money in building the budget for …

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Federal Update

December 15, 2023

The latest on FAFSA — Bad news on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) front – the process will be far slower and students may not receive all the aid available to them. In an attempt to diminish expectations, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced a “soft launch” for the new …

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