South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
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 …
Federal Budget — After Thanksgiving the House of Representatives will be voting on the FY2024 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill, which currently proposes flat funding for the Pell Grant Program and eliminates both the Federal Work-Study Program and Supplement Educational Opportunity Grants. Literally thousands of moderate and low-income students at SCICU member institutions rely on this funding …
Breaking records? Check! Winning multiple championships? Check! Check! It’s a championship-winning, record-breaking fall on SCICU campuses! Enjoy the following photo highlights and click on the names of your favorite colleges and universities to read the latest sports news. Allen University Yellow Jackets Anderson University Trojans Benedict College Tigers Bob Jones University Bruins Charleston Southern University …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For November 2023, we are spotlighting The Budd Group, Duke Energy, and Total Comfort Solutions. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Emma Reabold, SCICU vice …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Mariella Stine ’25 learned a lot about herself while studying in Granada, Spain, during the spring 2023 semester. The most important lesson was that she could stand on her own. “The independence of going abroad and participating in a program where there weren’t a lot of Wofford students was a …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle entertained Voorhees alumni Nov. 10 at the Leonard Dawson Center on the Voorhees University campus. Peabo Bryson is a renowned artist with a career that spans decades. He is known for hits like “Reaching for the Sky” and “Can You Stop the Rain.” He has …
