South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — After canceling all study abroad trips during summer 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, BJU will offer eight study abroad trips this summer to enhance students’ academic experience. Value of Study Abroad Dr. Jeremy Patterson, chair of the Division of World Languages and Cultures, directs study abroad trips and encourages …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — On Oct. 6 Benedict College announced its participation in an ambitious new initiative between 28 institutions and Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals’ economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. The initiative, powered by an initial $25 million grant from …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Out of his love for Anderson University and a longstanding commitment to helping young men and women access educational opportunities, Mr. Bill Brissey established the Bill and Grace Brissey Endowed Scholarship in honor of his family and his late wife, who was his strength. Mr. Brissey says of his wife, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Green, Sr., chair of the Allen University Board of Trustees, has been nominated for a Democratic National Committee At-Large Member position by Chairman of the DNC Jaime Harrison. As a DNC At-Large Member, Bishop Green will accept a four-year appointment to ensure the Democratic Party reflects …
View/Download the SCICU 2021 College Guide SCICU’s 2021 College Guide makes the college search easy! If you’re looking for the latest information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, athletics, and more for South Carolina’s leading independent colleges and universities, then the SCICU 2021 College Guide is your best one-stop source.Please download and share the College …
View/Download the SCICU 2021 College Guide SCICU’s 2021 College Guide makes the college search easy! If you’re looking for the latest information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, athletics, and more for South Carolina’s leading independent colleges and universities, then the SCICU 2021 College Guide is your best one-stop source.Please download and share the College …
Reconciliation budget bill / Double Pell We received some bad news from the House Education and Labor Committee, which proposed in its part of the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill a $500 increase in the Pell Grants Program, but funded free two-year college. Typically, a $500 increase would be good news, but with so much money …
When will the General Assembly return to Columbia? We know the Senate’s schedule and are waiting to hear from the House. The Senate has announced its special fall session will begin on October 12, during which they intend to address re-districting and how to spend about $2.6 billion in funds from the federal American Rescue …
SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the new US News and World Report’s new Best College rankings. Click on the name of your favorite SCICU institution to learn about their new #BestColleges rankings. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin …
