South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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 …
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For August 2023, we are spotlighting Dominion Energy, Jenzabar, and Vulcan Materials Company . Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Eddie Shannon, SCICU executive vice …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — A group of presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country, including Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, president and CEO of Benedict College, have joined together to champion free expression on their campuses at a crucial moment for American democracy. “We are committed to developing critical thinkers who will …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — Bob Jones University has announced the schedule for the University’s 2023-2024 Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The series will once again bring world-renowned artists to Greenville. The 2023-2024 BJU Concert, Opera & Drama Series includes: Georgia Boy Choir – Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. (Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium) Established in 2009 …
