South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees. edu) — Denmark Technical College and Voorhees University kicked off the 2022-2023 academic year with Operation Olive Branch, which welcomed 313 new and transfer students to the two campuses in August. Operation Olive Branch is a unity initiative planned by the presidents of both institutions to enhance the college experience for …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — The start of fall classes brought a record number of students to Spartanburg Methodist College, topping the previous mark set by the College last year. “It’s always exciting to start a new school year and welcome both familiar and new faces,” said SMC President Scott Cochran. “Knowing that more students …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — The Southern Wesleyan University School of Science STeM announced Dr. John Krzyszkowski as assistant professor of Exercise Science beginning in Fall 2022. Dr. Krzyszkowski’s research interest focuses on biomechanics, with publications that improve sport performance and injury mitigation. In addition to his research, Dr. Krzyszkowski brings training and experience as …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — For many Blue Hose, the Aug. 27 groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg pointed out, it was a day for rejoicing and gladness. A day to …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) recently celebrated its partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy in West Palm Beach, Fla. University leaders gathered to mark the occasion with a public signing event on the Tigerville Campus. The partnership, which began in 2019, allows NGU biology …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University announced that it is adding a new Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Systems Administration: Superintendency Certification program enrolling for the Spring 2023 semester. The EdS: Superintendency Certification program is designed for students who hold an active credential in Administration and Supervision with work experience in traditional public, private, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University Director of Athletics Jasher Cox has announced Troy Baranik as the university’s new sports information director (SID). “My wife and I are very excited to move back to the Columbia area at Allen University,” said Baranik. “My experience coming from another similar NCAA private school in North Carolina …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Limestone University Assistant Professor of Social Work Dr. Aubrey L. Sejuit was recently elected as the President of the National Association of Social Workers-South Carolina Chapter. Sejuit has previously held many roles within the organization, most recently serving as president-elect in 2021-2022. She has also given presentations alongside students at …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Following a highly-competitive national search, Converse University has appointed Dr. Joe Wilferth as its new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Dr. Wilferth will begin his tenure at Converse on October 1, 2022. Dr. Wilferth comes to Converse from Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon, where he was dean of …
