South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) has hosted two NCAA Division II baseball Super Regionals since 2019, and the No. 1 ranked defending national champions will do it again this weekend in Tigerville. NGU punched its ticket to the Southeast Super Regional with back-to-back wins (11-5, 9-2) over Mount Olive last weekend …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — On May 11, the S.C. House recognized Technical Sergeant Antwan J. Moore (Morris College Class of 2018) for receiving the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award for his outstanding contributions to the 169th Security Forces Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Rep. J. David Weeks (D-Sumter, and member of …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University, the Gaffney-based institution founded in 1845, must have major investments in the coming months in order to jumpstart its recovery strategy and pave the way for long-term financial stability. An initiative to raise $20 million is now underway to provide the financial stability necessary to provide a pathway …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — If it looked like the Furman University men’s basketball team jumped higher, ran faster and played stronger as this past season progressed, they did. In fact, thanks to research conducted the season before, the team’s physical performance was still improving when they beat the University of Virginia in the NCAA …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Gov. Henry McMaster was Erskine’s commencement speaker May 6 as graduating college and seminary students were recognized at a ceremony under the towers of the Erskine Building on the Due West campus. “It is really an honor to be here on this beautiful campus in this meaningful place,” the …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Aiming to better equip highly skilled educators for success and to support districts in their ability to retain top teaching talent, Converse University has launched South Carolina’s first Master of Education (MEd) program in Advanced Studies with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The program is offered entirely online, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Over the next few months, a number of notable developments will be happening on and around campus. This summer, we hope to keep everyone updated on the progress on a few of these construction projects. McNair Window Replacement: All 343 windows, 3 exterior doors, and skylights in the McNair Residence …
