South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University has appointed Dr. Andre S. Richardson as vice president for student affairs. Dr. Richardson brings 27 years of dedicated service in education, with a robust background in both higher education and P-12 settings. His career includes significant contributions to education policy as a program officer at the University …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of college. In 2019, SCICU was Power:Ed’s inaugural grant recipient, and this …
SCICU News & Notes are a series of online newsletters that include updated information about our 20 member colleges and universities. Our News & Notes also include up-to-date articles about certain legislation that may affect funding for our member institutions.
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 …
