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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has announced Ben Duncan, currently director of the state’s Disaster Recovery Office, as the leader for the state’s Office of Resilience. In his current role, Duncan oversees grant programs that focus on rebuilding or repairing homes damaged by severe weather events. “Director Duncan’s exemplary leadership …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship has been fully funded and will be available to a female cybersecurity student at Charleston Southern seeking a career in supporting national security. Wenchel, a pioneer in U.S. cyberspace operations for the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security, passed away …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — The South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus hosted its 2021 Minority Business Forecast and Economic Development Summit on Friday, March 12. Claflin President Dwaun J. Warmack participated in a panel discussion with presidents from several other South Carolina HBCUs. Discussion topics included how the pandemic affects HBCUs, working with legislators, and …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently appointed Grady B. Jones as interim vice president of institutional advancement. As interim vice president of institutional advancement, Jones will be responsible for restructuring, reorganizing, and centralizing the university’s philanthropic efforts, with an emphasis on incorporating best practices, utilizing all resources available, and laying the foundation for …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy Columbia College Facebook page) — It’s been one year since the pandemic forced classes to move online and residence halls to close. We couldn’t have imagined what the year would hold or how different our lives would look in the coming months. One thing that remained unchanged was our commitment to keeping …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — There are several views about which language Jesus spoke. Some people believe he spoke primarily Hebrew, with others arguing it was primarily Greek or Aramaic. Actually, Columbia International University New Testament Professor Dr. David Croteau says the correct question is: what languages did Jesus speak? In a recent article, Croteau …
Converse College President Krista Newkirk has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Newkirk is elected to a three-year term ending in June 2024 and is appointed as the Region IV representative (Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia) alongside eight individuals representing the Association’s …
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — President Emeritus Dr. Randall T. Ruble died Monday, Feb. 22. The 14th president of Erskine College and Theological Seminary, he was a 1958 graduate of Erskine College and a 1961 graduate of Erskine Theological Seminary. Dr. Ruble served as president of the college and seminary from 2006 to 2010. …
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and SCBIO has signed on to be a presenting partner. The WLI is a seven-week leadership development program open to emerging …