South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — April 24 will forever be known as Charter Day for the Newberry College sisters of the Upsilon Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. “It is our desire to have young ladies on college campuses who represent what Alpha Kappa Alpha is all about: service to all mankind, scholarship, …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — Sharing the love of Jesus and advancing the Kingdom of God in 16 countries, 34 summer camps, and ministry internships will be the goal of over one hundred North Greenville University (NGU) students this summer. Aidan Broeker (expected ’23), a junior elementary education major, is one of 24 students that …
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Journalist. Politician. Educator. Writer. Researcher. Gardener. These titles only just scratch the surface for Dr. Kendra Hamilton, associate professor of English at Presbyterian College. Hamilton’s background is untraditional compared to most college professors—she spent a decade as a newspaper journalist and two years as vice mayor of Charlottesville, Va. But …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) —Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and PsychArmor have joined forces to create a more culturally competent campus environment through staff and administration training. As a nationally recognized nonprofit leader and preferred training provider for military cultural awareness, PsychArmor serves members of the military-connected community and anyone who wants to more effectively engage …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) biology professor Dr. Jennifer Hyder has been awarded the 2022 Exemplary Teaching Award. The award is given by the General Board of Higher Education (GBHEM) of the United Methodist Church, with the recipient being selected by their colleagues. The award recognizes excellence in teaching, civility, and …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees University President Ronnie Hopkins announced full scholarships to Denmark Technical College (DTC) graduates during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 30. Twenty-eight students have received letters inviting them to earn a bachelor’s degree at Voorhees. DTC students who earned the associate’s degree in 2022 are eligible for the scholarship, which includes …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Not even fantasy worlds were immune to the real effects of COVID-19. Shared Worlds, a science fiction/fantasy teen writing camp, returns to the Wofford College campus July 10-23 after a two-year absence caused by the pandemic. The camp was canceled in 2020 and was held virtually in 2021. Shared Worlds …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College has named Calhoun Kennedy its new vice president for advancement after a national search. Kennedy had been serving as interim vice president and executive director since August 2021. He has 18 years of experience in fundraising and alumni engagement as well as a dozen years of experience in …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Ronnie Hopkins, Ph.D., vowed to take Voorhees University to the next level of excellence during the April 8 inauguration ceremony held in the Leonard E. Dawson Center. An audience of 400 family members, friends, faculty, staff, students, alumni and delegates from academic institutions witnessed the ceremony, which was led by …
