South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University’s Good Samaritan-Waverly Hospital capital campaign recently received a boost from Colonial Life with a $100,000 pledge. The gift is payable over a three-year period (2022-2024) and the funds will be used to: Support a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) summer camp for high school students ($7,500 annually) …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Devin Allen, a student in the Anderson University College of Health Professions, was awarded a scholarship through the Fullerton Foundation that will help her fulfill the dream of becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) and someday providing care to patients in an underserved rural area. The Fullerton Medical Scholarship Program …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College President and CEO Roslyn Clark Artis has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Dr. Artis’ three-year term will begin in June 2022. The SACSCOC is the body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — From the Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium stage, Jason Max Ferdinand will assess audience response to selections during the Jan. 27 Jason Max Ferdinand Singers “Experience!” program as part of BJU’s Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The conductor of the all-star ensemble appreciates applause, of course, but will also be pleased if …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — CSU’s new Bachelor of Arts in applied computing pairs a related discipline such as business, cybersecurity, or graphic arts with traditional computer science skills such as software development and computational problem-solving. Students gain a strong foundation in computer science and how to apply it in a particular field. Dr. Sean …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University, a proud member of the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference – the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) – has announced the availability of the Annual “Big House Gaines” conference basketball tournament ticket promotion. This promotion, in honor of legendary Head Coach Clarence Gaines, allows you to automatically …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu and WBTW.com) — With the U.S. Department of Education recently extending the pause of repaying student loans until the spring of 2022, a recent WBTW-TV feature on the federal policy included an official from Coker University advising students on what the deferral means for recent Cobra graduates. The Biden administration’s extension …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — Columbia College (SC) has announced the addition of a men’s swimming and men’s tennis programs. The additions will bring the total number of sports to 14. Competition for both programs will begin in the 2022-23 academic year and both sports will compete in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC), the current …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — It’s called the Spring semester. But as the north wind blew, everyone was reminded that it is after all, winter. But at least the sun was warm under clear, blue skies. With the temperature in the 40s, the sound of worship filled the chilly air as the new semester got …