South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — With great pride, I step into the role of the eleventh president of Morris College. My aim is to serve Morris College with the utmost dedication. I sincerely appreciate the Board of Trustees and each student, alumnus, and faculty or staff member for your support and well wishes. Your collective …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — A new chapter is beginning at Wofford’s historic Kilgo-Clinkscales House. This fall, the 132-year-old campus landmark, which has been a home for more than 10 Wofford leaders and their families, will become the college’s first dedicated alumni house. “Traditionally, this has been the dean’s or provost’s home,” says Calhoun Kennedy …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela Peters, provost and vice president of academic affairs, to the South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (SC EPSCoR) State Committee. Dr. Peters, who previously served on the State Committee for several years, is returning to this critical …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Continuing the transition to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) will become a full member of the Appalachia Athletic Conference (AAC) beginning with the 2025-26 season. “We are excited to join the Appalachian Athletic Conference as we begin our journey into NAIA. It will bring …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University and Director of Athletics Julia Reininga are pleased to announce the return of Men’s and Women’s Golf to Southern Wesleyan University. Leading the revitalized programs will be Matt Smith, who has been appointed as the head coach for both the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams. “The reinstatement …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College is pleased to announce that it is combining its art, music, and theater departments into a new Department of Visual and Performing Arts. PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson said the reorganization is designed to strengthen the college’s commitment to the fine arts by uniting them, which will provide …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) has been named a Teaching Fellows Institution, according to the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). Established in 1999, the South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program awards funds for up to 230 high-achieving students each year. “Both the First Lady and I began our careers …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Once again establishing itself as a leader in health care education, the Newberry College Division of Nursing & Health Sciences has announced the launch of a new bariatric simulation lab. Funding for the lab was made possible through a grant from the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation, an independent …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University has appointed Stacy Aldrich as its new vice president for institutional advancement, assigning her the role of leading Limestone’s fundraising into the future. Aldrich came to Limestone from Novant Health, where she had most recently served as the senior director of corporate relations. “I am honored to join …
