South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — With the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and enrollment trends disrupting higher education, Coker University is committed to aggressively focus on innovation, thanks to $5 million in funding from two family foundations within the Hartsville area. Coker is preparing a bold $10 million plan targeting programmatic innovations and facility improvements at the …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — After 26 years from when she began her quest to earn a degree at Claflin University, Eydie Moody finally achieved her dream. Moody was among more than 300 scholars who were conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Claflin’s 2021 Spring Commencement Convocation on Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m. in …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — After a nationwide search this spring, Charleston Southern University is pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Turner as its new vice president of enrollment and marketing. “The Lord has answered our prayers in sending us a highly experienced professional to lead CSU to new heights in enrollment and marketing,” Interim VP …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction has been selected to represent the state of South Carolina in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This will mark the first Macy’s Parade appearance by the band. The band will join the celebration at the call of “Let’s Have a Parade,” …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Greenville Business Magazine has announced Anderson University is ranked the No. 5 South Carolina Top Work Place and won the Large Employer award for Best Work Life Balance. In selecting Anderson University for these honors, Greenville Business Magazine cited positive feedback that employees submitted in a survey. This is the …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — The Benedict-Allen Community Development Corporation (Benedict-Allen CDC) continues to impact Columbia residents as it strives to tackle affordable housing for those who need it most. The non-profit organization marked its 25th anniversary with a virtual celebration with an abundance of community support on April 22. U.S. Secretary of Housing and …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC 12th district), a nationally-recognized HBCU supporter, will address the members of the class of 2021, and their families, at Allen University’s commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. “Dr. Alma Adams’ work as an active advocate of HBCUs is exemplary,” said Dr. Ernest …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University is launching a new Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.) degree program designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and private sectors.. “Across many years, the College of Education has established a strong reputation of excellence in teacher preparation,” said …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Governor Henry McMaster announced March 30 that Benedict College and the University of South Carolina system are working with Apple to provide critical infrastructure support to students and communities throughout South Carolina who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Governor McMaster approved the use of $6 million out of the …