South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — The Class of 2025 arrived at Claflin University’s historic campus over the weekend of August 7, eager to become immersed in the “Elevation and Transformation” that will prepare them to become the next generation of globally-engaged visionary leaders. For many students, it was Claflin’s nationally accredited academic programs, the university’s …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — SC Humanities recently awarded a $10,000 grant to implement the “South Carolina Civil Rights Monument Project” coordinated by Coker University Assistant Professor of Art and sculptor Jasmine Baetz and Coker Assistant Professor of Communication Jennifer Heusel. The Coker faculty are leading university students and community members from Hartsville and Orangeburg …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — “Never limit yourself.” That is the advice from Columbia College alumna Kayce Munyeneh, recently elected as the youngest and only Black mayor in Cheverly, Maryland’s ninety-year history. After high school, Kayce decided to follow in her aunt’s footsteps and attend Columbia College, which soon became her home away from home. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — “Pastors have always been an incredible influence in this culture, in this nation.” That was the message from Tim Throckmorton to local pastors gathered on the Columbia International University campus for “Pastor’s Roundtable: Engaging the Culture.” Throckmorton was among a trio of representatives from the Family Research Council (FRC) headquartered …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Erskine College has announced a full slate of events scheduled for Homecoming 2021 October 1-2. The following events have been scheduled, and please check the Erskine Homecoming page for updates. Friday, October 1 9 a.m. The Erskine Open Star Fort Golf Club 5:30 p.m. Complimentary Dinner on the Mall …
SPARTANBUG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu and Hub City Writers Project) — Converse MFA poetry student Marlanda Dekine is the winner of the 2021 New Southern Voices Poetry Prize. The prize, sponsored by Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, is offered biennially. Dekine’s unpublished manuscript, Thresh & Hold, was selected by award-winning poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi. Dekine is a third-year …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Cells move around in our bodies kind of like Spiderman, by sticking to something and pulling themselves along. It’s well known that cells adhere to each other using sticky proteins called desmogleins, but new research shows these same proteins help individual cells move about the body and that they control …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — A Limestone University Professor of Physical Education and three members of the University’s Honors College recently had their collaborative peer-review research manuscript accepted and published in the American Journal of Educational Research. The article, “Successfully Initiating a Bike-Share Program in Smaller Communities: The College or University as a Focal Point,” …
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Archie Torain, business administration major from Hartsville, S.C. and Alexander Jackson early childhood education major from Sumter, S.C. had an opportunity to perform virtually in the 105 Voices of History HBCU National Choir with the United States Navy Band. Torrain and Jackson, who represented Morris College performed with students from …