South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Coaching basketball is what dreams are made of for many college basketball players. At age 24, Brady Schuck is embarking on that dream upon being named the new head boys basketball coach at James Island Charter High School (James Island, S.C.) This appointment is especially meaningful for Schuck, as he grew up on James Island …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — After a year’s hiatus, more than 500 of the most promising high school leaders from across South Carolina converged on the Anderson University campus for Palmetto Boys State June 13-19. Palmetto Boys State is a weeklong leadership development program for rising seniors sponsored by The American Legion. According to Jay …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University is one of 10 higher education institutions awarded a $5 million STEM grant by Google. The funding is designed to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation in the STEM industry. The one-time unrestricted financial grant will provide Claflin with financial support for scholarships, technological infrastructure …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse College is proud of the success and exciting changes we have experienced over the last five years. The Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation and thanks to Krista L. Newkirk as she announces her plans to step down as President of Converse College, effective July 5, 2021. She has …
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of North Greenville University (NGU) on April 16, affirming the university’s commitment to the ECFA’s “Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.” With a stated mission of “enhancing trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries,” ECFA bases its accreditation on compliance with financial accountability, …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College officially dedicated the Chandler Center for Environmental Studies and celebrated the servant leaders who made it possible—Harold and Delores Chandler. The 17,525-square-foot center opened at the start of the 2020-21 academic year. “This has been a remarkable year at Wofford College. During a pandemic, we managed to complete …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the University of South Carolina to provide community members in rural South Carolina additional avenues to careers in the healthcare field while simultaneously providing enhanced opportunities for recruitment, employment, and certification for some of the state’s most underserved communities. The University …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — SMC’s Camak Core is an innovative career preparation program at the heart of SMC’s new Bachelor’s Degree. We asked Courtney Shelton, Vice President for Professional Development and Design and Coordinator of the Camak Core, to answer five burning questions about the new program. Q1: Let’s start with the basics. What …
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Celebrating the largest group of commissioned students since 2005, Southern Wesleyan University commissioned 20 religion students on Friday, April 23rd. Professor Dave Tolan explains the history of SWU’s commissioning services, “We’ve been doing commissioning services since 2005. It started in Historic Freedom’s Hill church. Students were commissioned to Ministry of …
