South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
SCICU’s Digital College Guide is a great resource for students and their parents in exploring and selecting the private college or university in South Carolina that meets each student’s unique combination of intellectual, personal, and financial needs. The guide is full of links to detailed information regarding each of the 21 SCICU member colleges and …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On May 7 the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees announced the election of Dr. Joshua Crockett as the university’s sixth president. “I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for giving me this opportunity to lead Bob Jones University and excited to work with our incredible students, faculty, and …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) has been selected as the 24th President of Limestone University. Copeland was formally introduced as president-elect during a press conference at the Hines & Riggins Center on April 25. “Dr. Copeland is a dynamic …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier family to celebrate the installation of Dr. John H. Dozier as the 21st President of Columbia College. Many brought greetings …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — Everyone who works at a college looks forward to graduation because it means the campus will be quiet for a couple of months, allowing time to rest, catch up, and prepare for the fall semester. Not this year. It’s all storm and no calm. First, there’s …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The legislative session ended May 9 without the General Assembly having passed a state budget, but they’ve made progress. The Senate and House have approved their own versions of the budget. Now a conference committee will be formed with three senators and three representatives. The very good news is that SCICU’s budget …
It’s a wrap! Although Spring 2024 commencement exercises at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are done and in the books, the happiness and friendships always remain. Please enjoy these photo highlights from the 2024 graduation ceremonies. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University Coker University Columbia College …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of South Carolina high school seniors converged on the S.C. State House for the third annual College and Career Decision Day. The May 7 celebration, organized by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education and modeled after National Signing Day for college-bound athletes, honors graduating high school seniors who have made commitments …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thanks to a new gift from the John I. Smith Charities, more students at South Carolina’s private colleges and universities can weather unexpected financial challenges and stay in school to finish their degrees. A Greer, S.C.-based philanthropic organization focusing on education, human services, and the arts, John I. Smith Charities is directing …
