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DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Erskine Homecoming 2021, with a packed schedule of events, was celebrated in person Oct. 1-2. A pep rally, a color run, a carnival, and numerous other events in Due West—plus a Fleet Football victory in J.W. Babb Stadium—generated excitement and enthusiasm. “The spirit of the crowd was exuberant, especially …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse University is pleased to welcome five new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Dr. B. Brant Bynum, of Spartanburg, SC, former Associate VP for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor Emeritus of Hispanic Studies at Converse; Rhonda T. Coker ’84, of Hartsville, SC, former Managing Owner/Partner of Young Plantations …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — olumbia International University dedicated its Business School to John and Lyn Cook, owners of Cook’s Pest Control, America’s eighth-largest pest control company headquartered in Decatur, Alabama. The John and Lyn Cook School of Business is the fastest growing school on campus with over 600 students in undergraduate and graduate degree …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — As an 18-year-old girl, with intentions to move back down South for college after a recent relocation to Fairfield, OH, Lori Allen had a special feeling that Columbia College was for her. You know her as Lori Allen: bridal couture expert with over 40 years of experience and star of …

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently added eight new faculty members, making several strategic hires to meet the academic needs and expectations of its students. These new faculty members include: Jennifer Erin Bailey Special Lecturer, Dance B.F.A., Columbia College; M.F.A., Texas Woman’s University “I specialize in Improvisation and research ways to challenge traditional …

TRENTON, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu and postandcourier.com) — Stephon, an inmate at Trenton Correctional Institution near Aiken, spends his afternoons studying criminal justice. He takes notes on his lectures using a prison-issued tablet, notebooks and pens. As he whittles away at his assignments, he dreams of a future career as a lawyer. Stephon did not think …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — From an 8th grade talent show to large music venues, Aaron Hines ’16 has performed on stages of all sizes—but none bigger than the one he walked on recently at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Hines is currently competing on Season 21 of “The Voice,” an NBC Emmy Award-winning musical competition …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — After canceling all study abroad trips during summer 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, BJU will offer eight study abroad trips this summer to enhance students’ academic experience. Value of Study Abroad Dr. Jeremy Patterson, chair of the Division of World Languages and Cultures, directs study abroad trips and encourages …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — On Oct. 6 Benedict College announced its participation in an ambitious new initiative between 28 institutions and Strada Education Network, a nonprofit social impact organization dedicated to increasing individuals’ economic mobility by fostering more purposeful connections between education and work. The initiative, powered by an initial $25 million grant from …