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First-gen Forward: NASPA recognizes Wofford’s commitment to first-gen students

March 19, 2022

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College has been named to the Center for First-generation Student Success’ First-gen Forward cohort for the 2022-23 academic year. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. First-generation college students are defined as …

SCICU to honor 21 Excellence In Teaching winners at April 5 awards dinner

March 17, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After two years of COVID-related virtual celebrations, SCICU’s annual Excellence In Teaching Awards Program will return to an in-person awards dinner on April 5 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. “We at SCICU are excited to return to our in-person awards dinner for the Excellence In Teaching Program,” said Jeff Perez, SCICU …

Newberry College breaks ground on new Nursing and Health Science Center

February 22, 2022

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College broke ground Feb. 21 on the future of health care in South Carolina. Students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff gathered at the corner of College and Evans streets, shovels in hand, to officially begin the new Nursing & Health Science Center. “This building will provide the space and …

Gov. McMaster signs SC HBCU Day bill into law

February 22, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Recognizing the strengths and myriad contributions of South Carolina’s eight historically Black colleges and universities, Gov. Henry McMaster on Feb. 15 signed into law House Bill 4576, which designates the third Tuesday in February as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day. (“SC HBCU Day”). Support for this recognition was strong throughout the …

2022 SCICU Infographics series – SCICU salutes its five member HBCUs

February 22, 2022

This infographic, third in the 2022 SCICU Infographics series, was sent to all members of the South Carolina General Assembly on February 16, 2022.

SCICU President Jeff Perez elected chair of National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives

February 22, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez has been elected chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities – State Executives (NAICUSE). NAICUSE comprises the executive leaders of independent higher education advocate groups, including SCICU, throughout the …

South Carolina update

February 22, 2022

Bureau of Economic Advisors Report — Thanks to the SC Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), the General Assembly has even more money to spend. Last week the BEA projected an unprecedented $4.628 billion in additional recurring and non-recurring revenue available for fiscal year 2023, which runs from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The …

Washington update

February 22, 2022

Last week in Washington, D.C. I joined campus presidents and state executives from all over the country at the annual meeting and advocacy day of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). We heard from members of Congress and administration officials on the top higher education issues. The conference is also an opportunity …

S.C. Chamber president to keynote SCICU Mar. 10 Board Meeting at Bob Jones University

February 22, 2022

COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Chamber President and CEO Bob Morgan will be the keynote speaker for the SCICU Spring Board Meeting on March 10. Bob Jones University, SCICU’s newest member institution, will host SCICU’s return to in-person board meetings — the first since February 2020. Morgan joined the S.C. Chamber as president and CEO in …