South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy cokeruniversity.edu) — When the vice-president of Coker Enactus, Matthew (Matty) Tricker, arrived in South Carolina from England to start school at Coker University, he noticed something missing. The third-year exercise science student was accustomed to having recycling bins readily available. “It’s a natural habit to separate my recycling,” Tricker said. “But there …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy Claflin University Facebook page) — On Nov. 7 Claflin University alumnus Reggie Burgess resoundingly defeated nine candidates to become the first Black person elected as mayor of North Charleston. Burgess joined the North Charleston Police Department in 1989 and rose through the ranks to be appointed police chief in 2018. Please click …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) —Charleston Southern University has announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. The only private university in South Carolina making this tuition guarantee, Charleston Southern will cover the remaining costs of tuition after Pell and other gift …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bjubruins.com) — Continuing their historied success at the NCCAA DII National Championships, the Bob Jones University men’s cross country team captured their eighth straight national title at the Warsaw Community High School cross country course in Warsaw, Indiana on Nov. 10. “I am very proud of the team today in so many …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — For the second year in a row, the Benedict College Tigers have earned the No. 1 seed in Super Region 2 in the 2023 NCAA Division II Football Championship. With the No. 1 seed, the Tigers will earn a bye until the second round on Nov. 25. Benedict will face …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — The Clamp Divinity School at Anderson University is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1.1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment for establishing the Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence. The aim of the initiative is to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages and guides people to come to …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University Facebook page) — On Nov. 9, Allen University students and faculty encouraged STEM interest through hands-on activities with students at the Center for Achievement, a personalized learning magnet school for second through sixth grade students in Richland County School District 2. Dr. Oluwole Ariyo, dean of Allen’s Math and Science …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy southcarolinablues.com) — In 2022, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina partnered with Benedict College and Claflin University to launch the BlueScholars program. This program aims to expand educational and career opportunities for students at historically Black colleges and universities. “The BlueScholars program is our commitment to advancing tomorrow’s leaders. Through education and mentorship, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — The South Carolina Innocence Initiative at Wofford College hosted a screening on Oct. 16 of “The Worst Crime,” a documentary focusing on crime, punishment, and mental competency, followed by a panel discussion. The panel included the Rev. Hillary Taylor, executive director of South Carolina Alternatives for the Death Penalty; former …
