South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — True to its origins as a beacon of hope, Presbyterian College launched a new scholarship initiative this fall designed to impact local students and their communities. At the Sept. 5 public launch of the Laurens County Service Scholars initiative, PC president Dr. Anita Gustafson said the program ensures PC’s future …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Dr. Lena Maslennikova has joined Spartanburg Methodist College as the new Dean of Online Instruction and will oversee content and development for SMC Online. “President Scott Cochran and the executive leadership have a strong vision for the future of online education at SMC, and I’m excited to contribute to bringing …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Thelma Ford Sojourner, an esteemed alumna, to the newly established role of Community Relations Liaison. In her capacity, Dr. Sojourner will spearhead efforts to enhance the university’s visibility within rural communities across the local and state landscape. This will involve forging novel …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — After 40 years of service to Wofford College, the past 23 as director of athletics, Richard Johnson has announced his retirement. He will step down at the end of a successful search for his replacement. The national search for Johnson’s replacement will begin this month and will be conducted by …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University EIN dashboard) — Allen University is pleased to announce that Dr. W. Franklin Evans has accepted the position of director of the Boeing Institute on Civility and vice president of innovation. In these roles, Dr. Evans will oversee all components of The Boeing Institute on Civility, to include the Waverly …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — There are few Pathologists’ Assistant programs across the nation and only one in South Carolina. On August 11, the Pathologists’ Assistant program of the Anderson University College of Health Professions held a white coat ceremony for the first cohort of students who enrolled in the graduate program this past fall. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — A group of presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country, including Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, president and CEO of Benedict College, have joined together to champion free expression on their campuses at a crucial moment for American democracy. “We are committed to developing critical thinkers who will …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — Bob Jones University has announced the schedule for the University’s 2023-2024 Concert, Opera & Drama Series. The series will once again bring world-renowned artists to Greenville. The 2023-2024 BJU Concert, Opera & Drama Series includes: Georgia Boy Choir – Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. (Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium) Established in 2009 …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees unanimously approved and announced the appointment of B. Keith Faulkner, JD, LLM, MBA, as CSU’s fourth president. Faulkner, a 1998 Charleston Southern alumnus, will begin in early October 2023. The selection and announcement followed an extensive nationwide search led by CarterBaldwin—the same executive …
