South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu and wach.com) — Benedict College is now in on one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, offering gaming and a degree track in esports. “We’re here to make a change. We’re here to put black faces in all colors of the scale into esports,” said Kylah Montgomery, a …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has received a $548,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) University Center Economic Development Program. The program aims to enable colleges and universities to establish and operate University Centers (UCs) to leverage university assets and build regional economic ecosystems that support innovation, high-growth entrepreneurship, resiliency, and …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University Associate Professor of Youth Ministry Professor Brent Dongell has released a new book. “Faith Risks” encourages Christians who struggle to put God first. Its goal is to help readers develop an active trusting faith by pushing past their fears to keep taking shots at prioritizing God daily. …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Having relevant work experience is valuable in virtually every industry, but gaining experience before graduation is mandatory for specific careers. At North Greenville University (NGU), Cybersecurity majors have several ways to meet experience requirements. In July NGU Cybersecurity student Audrey Garcia from Pickens, along with NGU Cybersecurity faculty professor Dan …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy Morris College Facebook page and webster.edu) — Morris College and Webster University announce a strategic partnership that will assist with the professional development and educational opportunities of eligible employees and recent graduates. The tuition reduction applies to select undergraduate and graduate programs for the group. This agreement, announced June 13, will allow …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Dr. Steve Adamson, chosen by the Board of Trustees as president of Erskine College, will be installed as the institution’s 18th president Friday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. at the Due West ARP Church in Due West, South Carolina, with a reception to follow under the towers of the …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Alyssa Cox ’24 (Nisbet Honors) and Cass Hall ’24 (Nisbet Honors) gave a poster presentation entitled “Synthesis of Small Molecule Molecular Rotors to Assess the Catalytic Impact of Boronic Functional Groups” at the inaugural 2022 RISE (Research, Internship, and ArtS Experiential Learning) Symposium at Converse University. Their faculty research mentor …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Pastor Travis Greene of Forward City Church says that every church service should be a celebration that is full of energy. That’s why there’s a DJ in the lobby of Forward City, bells are rung announcing first-time visitors, and the host on the shuttle buses shouts, “Hey, are you ready …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Accompanying the recent, rapid growth that Columbia College has experienced, the 168-year-old institution welcomes an esteemed group of faculty and leadership to start the 2022-2023 academic year. Columbia College is excited to introduce 17 new faculty to assist in furthering the college’s mission to “prepare every student personally and professionally …
