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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 …
Seven back-to-back national championships? Check!Setting records? Check! CheckCoaches winning national honors? Check Check Check! Teams from SCICU member colleges and universities are busy winning national championships and setting records this fall! Click on the names of your favorite colleges and universities to read the latest sports news. Allen University Yellow Jackets Anderson University Trojans Benedict …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University Board of Trustee Member Rev. Dr. Robin Dease, ‘92, was elected a Bishop of the United Methodist Church during the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. She will be assigned to an episcopal area by the SEJ Episcopal committee effective January …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bjubruins.com) — Continuing their historied success at the NCCAA DII National Championships, the Bob Jones University men’s cross country team captured their seventh straight national title at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Missouri. In a field of eight teams and 70 athletes, the Bruins finished with 20 points, their …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Three Morris College cybersecurity majors and three faculty members trekked their way on November 4, 2022 to Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina to participate in an all-State HBCU Hackathon Competition, also known as Hack’22@Schack. Seven HBCU colleges and universities and two technical colleges participated. The Morris College cybersecurity …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) —The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws …
