South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Columbia College celebrated the achievements of 299 graduates — 116 seniors and 183 graduate students — during its commencement ceremony on December 9. Graduating senior Zykeria Moultrie reflected on her choice to attend Columbia College: “There was always something pulling me to Columbia College. I visited a few other schools, …
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 …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – Maybe you’ve heard the old saying: “Give a person a fish and they’ll eat for a day. Teach them to fish and they’ll eat for a lifetime.” I don’t think it’s right. Every now and then I like to fish in the pond across the street …
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 …
