South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has received reaffirmation of accreditation from The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following a rigorous evaluation of the university’s on-campus and online academic programs. SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. “This reaffirmation of …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Once again, Charleston Southern University surpassed its Operation Christmas Child (OCC) gift goal. In the 11th year of packing these shoeboxes, the campus exceeded its 12,000-box benchmark with a whopping 13,019. This is the fourth year in a row where CSU has come out on top as the top college/university …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On Nov. 29 Bob Jones University announced the launch of S.C. Pell Promise, a program which enables South Carolina residents to receive a tuition-free education if they receive a federal Pell Grant and the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship. Beginning in the fall 2023 semester, this program will be available to …
NEW YORK, N.Y. (courtesy Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction Facebook page) — The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction proudly performed in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, culminating a week of New York performances including The Today Show, a performance in Central Park, and an afternoon in Harlem at the Adam …
CLEMSON, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — The Allen University wrestling team out-maneuvered NCWA foe Clemson University 31-15 on the road Sunday afternoon (Dec. 4) in Clemson. After Clemson got out to a fast 6-0 lead with a fall at 125 lbs., Allen stormed back with three straight wins to take a 15-6 lead after junior Nyshaad …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — The Pathologist Assistant program in the Anderson University College of Health Professions, the first such program in the state and one of few in North America, is now a reality. The Master of Medical Science in Pathologist Assistant (MMSPA) degree is only the sixteenth such program in North America. The …
Senator John L. Scott, Jr. Democrat – Richland County – First elected to the S.C. Senate in 2009 – Senate Committee Assignments: Banking and Insurance, Education, Finance (Higher Education Budget Subcommittee), Labor, Commerce and Industry, Legislative Oversight, and Medical Affairs Previously served in the S.C. House of Representatives 1990-2008 President – C & S Consulting …
The red wave may not have materialized nationally, but it certainly washed over South Carolina. South Carolina’s Republican candidates for U.S. Congress and Senate won handily on Nov. 8. Republican leadership remains in place for six of South Carolina’s seven Congressional districts. Congressman James Clyburn (D-S.C. 6th District) easily won reelection, but has announced he …
Election results — You’ll be hearing the word “narrow” a lot in upcoming descriptions of Congressional races. While not all House races have been settled, the Republicans have a secured a narrow majority. The Senate either will be split 50-50 (giving Democrats the majority with Vice President Harris’ vote) or 51-49 for the Democrats, depending …
