South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On Thursday, June 16, Columbia College hosted the second annual Biomedical Research Program (CCBRP) Summer Research Symposium. Eight students worked to prepare and execute five research presentations on subjects ranging from the effects and social norms surrounding e-cigarettes to the genetic evolution in mosquitoes carrying Malaria. The CCBRP is funded …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Presbyterian College’s kilt-clad president made a stunning and generous offer Tuesday, June 14 to each of the 600 Palmetto Girls State delegates. Come to PC and receive a $ 25,000-a-year scholarship. President Dr. Matthew vandenBerg told the group that PC is making a four-year, $60 million commitment to the rising …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is proud to announce that Bank of America will invest $500,000 to support the university’s Center for Social Justice and the Pathways From Prison Program. The Pathways From Prison Program is a historic collaboration between Claflin and the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) that provides incarcerated individuals …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy nguathletics.com and NCAA.com) — The North Greenville University Crusaders won their first-ever NCAA national championship in baseball with a 5-3 victory over the Point Loma Nazarine University Sea Lions on June 10 in the 2022 NCAA Division II national championship game held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Allen University) — Allen University will host STEM day camps June 13-18 for rising juniors and seniors in Richland County School District 2 and Florence County School Districts 1 and 3. Each day students will be introduced to biology and biochemistry concepts presented by experts and researchers with subject area expertise in …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — In preparation for the inaugural season of Trojan Football, Anderson University began construction of its new Football Operations Center during a May 4 groundbreaking ceremony. Construction of the 45,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to conclude ahead of the 2023-2024 academic year. Located in the east end zone of Spero Financial Field …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College is the first institution of higher education in the nation to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs to participate in the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Health Care Talent Academy (HCTA). Benedict College scholars will participate in a dynamic and innovative …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — The Bob Jones University Bruins are holding a contest to produce an official fight song to be sung during university athletic events. The new song will mark the 10-year anniversary of the Bruins program. The contest is open to all members of the university faculty, staff and alumni community. Over …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern President Dondi Costin welcomed the guests which included clinical partners, advisory board members, and members of the community. Costin said, “It’s a day to celebrate. Dr. Jacob Thorp and his team have assembled an extraordinary faculty.” Thorp joined the CSU family in 2019 and serves as the director …
