South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — True to its origins as a beacon of hope, Presbyterian College launched a new scholarship initiative this fall designed to impact local students and their communities. At the Sept. 5 public launch of the Laurens County Service Scholars initiative, PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson said the program ensures PC’s future …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Dr. Lena Maslennikova has joined Spartanburg Methodist College as the new Dean of Online Instruction and will oversee content and development for SMC Online. “President Scott Cochran and the executive leadership have a strong vision for the future of online education at SMC, and I’m excited to contribute to bringing …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Thelma Ford Sojourner, an esteemed alumna, to the newly established role of Community Relations Liaison. In her capacity, Dr. Sojourner will spearhead efforts to enhance the university’s visibility within rural communities across the local and state landscape. This will involve forging novel …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — After 40 years of service to Wofford College, the past 23 as director of athletics, Richard Johnson has announced his retirement. He will step down at the end of a successful search for his replacement. The national search for Johnson’s replacement will begin this month and will be conducted by …
Sadly, with the sudden passing of S.C. Senator John L. Scott, the state has lost a dedicated public servant who understood the value of a college education and fought to make it accessible for anyone. In honor of Sen. Scott below is his “Legislative Spotlight” published in the SCICU Newsletter last November. You’ll see how …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – August 23, 2023 – S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed to foster increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University EIN dashboard) — Allen University is pleased to announce that Dr. W. Franklin Evans has accepted the position of director of the Boeing Institute on Civility and vice president of innovation. In these roles, Dr. Evans will oversee all components of The Boeing Institute on Civility, to include the Waverly …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — There are few Pathologists’ Assistant programs across the nation and only one in South Carolina. On August 11, the Pathologists’ Assistant program of the Anderson University College of Health Professions held a white coat ceremony for the first cohort of students who enrolled in the graduate program this past fall. …
Over the summer the Supreme Court of the United States handed down one of the most impactful higher education rulings in decades. SCOTUS held that Harvard and the University of North Carolina violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by considering race in their …
