South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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 …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — The late South Carolina State Senator John Scott will be posthumously inducted into the Voorhees University Hall of Fame. As part of the university’s homecoming festivities, the induction ceremony will take place on Friday, November 10 at the Leonard Dawson Center. During his tenure on the Board of Trustees, Senator …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College President Scott Cochran is a believer. He believes everyone has their part to contribute to our community and society, from the students who pass through SMC to those with special needs who pass through our lives every day. Cochran provided the keynote address at this year’s Mayor’s …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Abigail McGillis, a North Greenville University (NGU) senior majoring in elementary education, as the 2023 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. The award was presented to McGillis at SCICU’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 10 at Anderson University. Honoring the …
Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted by Anderson University. Cantey will serve a two-year term as board chair. “SCICU is very fortunate to benefit from Willis Cantey’s leadership and experience,” said …
At its Oct. 10 board meeting hosted by member institution Anderson University, SCICU elected 12 South Carolina business and civic leaders to serve three-year terms on its board of trustees. “Hailing from all regions of South Carolina, our new trustees bring a great depth and breadth of leadership experience to our board,” said SCICU President …
Eddie Shannon’s nearly half century of South Carolina higher education advocacy was celebrated by SCICU leadership, trustees, family, friends, and meeting sponsors at the Oct. 10, 2023 board of trustees luncheon hosted by Anderson University in their new Trojan Field House. During his 15 years at SCICU, Shannon raised more than $5.8 million for SCICU …
