South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College student-athletes will begin the 2023-24 season with a game-changer as doors open to the long-awaited Founders Federal Credit Union Field House. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tours will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. at the college’s athletic stadium, 88 Wolves Way in Newberry. The 18,000-square-foot …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University is the first higher education institution in the state of South Carolina to offer college credit to high school students who have earned the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is a certificate earned by high school graduates who demonstrate competence in a second language on …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., was elected the 20th president of Presbyterian College in June and began her leadership of the college August 1. She is PC’s first female president. “It is my honor to welcome Dr. Gustafson on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the entire PC community,” said …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) -– Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) alumna Anita Nwankwo (Class of 2017) recently completed Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (USAF) training in San Antonio, Texas. Nwankwo earned the Honor Graduate ranking, reflecting her performance at the top of her class. She was the class leader in her division. “I am very grateful for …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Three new members joined the Board of Trustees for Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) following approval at the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Joining the board are L. Grant Close III, Betty Montgomery, and Ashley Williams. “We look forward to welcoming our new trustees. We’re excited to …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). The MBA program will be offered online, and the first cohort will begin classes in January 2024. By offering an MBA program, Voorhees University can …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — The Rev. Dr. Otis Turner arrived on Wofford College’s campus in 1972 as the college’s first Black faculty member, but he never quite knew the impact he had during his five years at the college until now. Turner, a former assistant professor of religion, returned to campus with his wife, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College presented honorary degrees to three people who have made significant contributions to the college, Spartanburg, and the culinary and performing arts fields during its 2023 Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 21. Patricia Gainey, Brenda Lee Pryce, and Alexander Smalls were honored during the ceremony. Smalls also served as …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — In its May 6 commencement exercises, Voorhees University conferred its first-ever Master of Education degrees to seven graduate students. Seventy undergraduates also received degrees during the ceremony in the Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center. The Honorable Randall Woodfin, mayor of Birmingham, Al., delivered the commencement address. A …
