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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College and Integer Technologies are proud to announce that the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded a $7.9 million contract to increase the cyber resilience of autonomous systems and enhance the workforce supporting the defense research enterprise. The two main components of the program, titled “Resilient Autonomous Systems …

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — August 2 marked a significant milestone for the Pathologists’ Assistant program at Anderson University as the first graduates of the Master of Medical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant (MMSPA) degree program were recognized. Faculty, staff and friends of the program gathered in the G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center to honor …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University has appointed Dr. Andre S. Richardson as vice president for student affairs. Dr. Richardson brings 27 years of dedicated service in education, with a robust background in both higher education and P-12 settings. His career includes significant contributions to education policy as a program officer at the University …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On May 7 the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees announced the election of Dr. Joshua Crockett as the university’s sixth president. “I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for giving me this opportunity to lead Bob Jones University and excited to work with our incredible students, faculty, and …

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) has been selected as the 24th President of Limestone University. Copeland was formally introduced as president-elect during a press conference at the Hines & Riggins Center on April 25. “Dr. Copeland is a dynamic …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier family to celebrate the installation of Dr. John H. Dozier as the 21st President of Columbia College. Many brought greetings …

CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson took the oath of office as Presbyterian College’s 20th president April 26, setting history and charting a compelling new course for the college’s future. In front of family, students, friends, faculty, and delegates from more than a dozen other higher education institutions, Gustafson pledged to lead …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a university of innovation and impact, foster a thriving community, and ensure a sustainable future, President Elizabeth Davis announced May 13. The “FUture Focused” strategic plan will guide Furman and its faculty and staff through 2029. Recognized …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — A new Erskine College soccer field to be named for former Erskine soccer Coach Ralph Lundy is now in the early stages of construction, Vice President for Athletics Ralph Patterson reports. Erskine President Dr. Steve Adamson is enthusiastic about the project. “You may have noticed several earthmoving trucks on …