South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Otho L. Shealy ’48 enjoys a penchant for storytelling. At age 97, he has more than a few good stories to tell, often between assembling dining sets at the family business, Economy Furniture Company, where he happily reports to work five days a week. His life’s journey has taken him …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Challenging graduates to ponder what the title of their six-word memoir might be, Rev. Wesley Church delivered the Commencement address at North Greenville University Dec. 6, marking the conclusion of the fall 2023 semester. “As you look at all that lies ahead in your life, what might be said to …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — This fall, the Presbyterian College Physician Assistant program reached a significant milestone by earning continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). ARC-PA is the accrediting agency responsible for establishing standards for PA education and evaluates PA education programs to ensure those standards are …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — SWU is proud to present 2023 Professional Excellence Awards to Debbie Lin Muller Walker, class of 2004; Dr. Michele Eller, class of 1997; Amy Byrd, class of 1998; Rev. Dan Leroy, SWU Board of Trustees member from 1999-2016; and Rev. Matt Leroy, class of ‘99. Debbie Lin Muller Walker, ‘08 …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorheesathletics.com) — Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes has announced the addition of Voorhees University into the conference, effective July 1, 2024. The unanimous approval by the GCAC Council of Presidents marks a historic moment for Voorhees and the entire conference, as the addition of Voorhees extends the GCAC’s …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — When Todd Bridges was interviewing candidates to fill the position of Environmental Health and Safety Program Manager with Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS), he looked for a candidate with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and adapt, and an ability to work with all kinds of people. Drake …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — The Carolina Panthers announced Dec. 6 that they will hold training camp at their team headquarters in Charlotte in 2024. “We have enjoyed our special relationship with the Carolina Panthers since the team’s founding,” said Wofford College President Dr. Nayef Samhat. “We will miss having them on campus and the …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — When a healthcare professional gets a better sense of what’s going on with their patients, it can be a game-changer in their lives. Students in the School of Nursing of the Anderson University College of Health Professions are learning to better help future patients scarred by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With generous support from philanthropic organizations and major corporations, S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce a total of $421,000 in merit and need-based scholarships for undergraduate students attending its 21 member private colleges and universities. “We are extremely grateful for the investment our donors make in developing SCICU …
