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BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Officials with Voorhees University and Midlands Technical College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 14 to celebrate the grand opening of the Voorhees University Education Center. The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center) is a national 501(c)(3) organization leading the way in educator preparation. …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College President Nayef Samhat has announced that Scott Kull will be the college’s next director of athletics, effective April 1, 2024. Kull is currently the deputy athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the athletics foundation at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He has held similar …

NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College will host its inaugural Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for April 12 at the College’s Center for Teacher Education located at 1121 Speers St. in Newberry. The conference will feature sessions covering every aspect of human trafficking and providing resources on how to recognize …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University is delighted to announce the addition of two new members to the university’s leadership team – Paula G. Love and Kenneth A. Robinson. Paula G. Love has joined Allen’s administration as chief finance officer. A native of Jackson, Tennessee, Love has served in finance in higher education for …

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University established the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to help fill the need for healthcare professionals who treat their patients with care and compassion. Helping individuals whose freedom of movement is hindered by injury, illness or disability involves more than just being someone with the right skill set; …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Acting US Labor Secretary Julie Su visited Benedict College B.E.S.T. Lives Center (BLC) to spotlight equitable access to training and education opportunities for military families, people formerly involved in the foster care system, formerly incarcerated people, and adult learners. “It was a distinct honor to …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — In 2022, Bob Jones University developed space on the second floor of the Mack Building for use by SermonAudio. Funded by a donor, the space includes offices for most of SermonAudio’s staff of 10 as well as four BJU interns. SermonAudio works with the BJU Computer Science Department to provide …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University is welcoming five new members to the Board of Trustees this month who will serve until December 2028. CSU President B. Keith Faulkner said, “We are delighted to welcome our new trustees and look forward to their assistance and leadership as we work together to prepare servant …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has been awarded a $1.8 million grant for its CU-DEEP Wellness Initiative which focuses on specific areas of health and wellness that are often areas of concern in rural, minority communities. The university was among the first selected to participate in the S.C. Center for Rural and Primary …