South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — As we launch into 2022, it brings me great joy to take this moment to share with you the energy and enthusiasm we are experiencing on our Converse campus. 2021 was wildly different than any of us expected, and while we have undergone so much change this past year, our …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — The year is 1963 and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author, is hosting a group of American writers at his home near Oxford. They are about to experience a captivating evening with a man whose engaging conversation and spontaneous humor made him one of the great raconteurs of his …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — This spring, Furman University will begin its largest construction project to date, a comprehensive renovation of South Housing that will include building a new residence hall and updating four others in the complex devoted to first-year students. The project will replace the current Blackwell Hall, relocate the Center for Inclusive …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Thanks to a partnership between Limestone and the City of Gaffney, a new bike-share pilot program will soon become a reality at the university. Limestone students Mason Gilbert, Abigail Smith, and Alison Walsh made a presentation to the City Council in April 2021 to pitch the concept of a collaborative …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Dr. James Vinson (Ted) Wilson, Sr., Morris alumnus and board member, presented $200,000 from his family during the last in-person board meeting of 2021. Dr. Wilson gave the gift as continuing appreciation for Morris College. He hopes his gift will inspire others to give back to his alma mater. Dr. …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberrywolves.com and wach.com) — The Newberry college wrestling team is building a dynasty in their conference and they continue to make moves on a national scale. According to the Wolves, they only have one speed. “Full throttle.” said freshman Kaleb Haven. “We’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll.” At the NWCA National Duals …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Dr. Arnold E. Emery, lifelong northern Greenville County resident, noted businessman, church leader, and philanthropist, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was 92. NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., said Dr. Emery embodied the ideals of North Greenville with his lifelong dedication to being a transformational leader in …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The Clinton Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) has elected Presbyterian College President Dr. Matthew vandenBerg to serve on its board of directors. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity to strengthen and grow the partnership between Clinton and its college,” said vandenBerg. “We are a proud member of this community, …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Dr. Michael Hylen’s new book, “Cultivating Emotional Intelligence: The 5 Habits of the Emotion Coach,” centers on how educators may build and use positive relationships with their students to help them grow in emotional intelligence. Additionally, the book seeks to answer the question, “What is the end goal of growing …