South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — For most, a college education is a step in the journey to a career. For one Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) student, her college education is a step on the way to her calling. Genoa Tobin, Noa to those who know her, came to SMC knowing exactly where she wants to …
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — Voorhees College proudly announces a $2 million collaboration with International Business Machines (IBM) in a comprehensive program designed to develop diverse and high demand skill sets that align with industry needs and trends so both students and faculty can develop the skills they need for technology-based careers. Voorhees and IBM …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College students will have an opportunity to study abroad with familiar faces in the fall, when the college offers its first faculty-led study abroad program in Freiburg, Germany. While “Wofford in Freiburg” is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, it may be particularly attractive to those who are continuing …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Kalmia Gardens of Coker University recently celebrated the completion of its new observation platform, which was made possible thanks to generous grants from The Byerly Foundation, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, The Charles and Elizabeth Coker Foundation, The Charles and Joan Coker Foundation, The Kooken Family Foundation, and The Sonoco …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University director of athletics Dr. Jerome Fitch has announced Toccara Tatum as the new head women’s basketball coach. Tatum, a native of North, South Carolina, is bringing her talents home to South Carolina to lead the Lady Yellow Jackets Women’s Basketball program. She comes to Allen University Athletics after …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Message from Dr. Evans Whitaker, president of Anderson University: On rare occasion, I feel it is appropriate to comment to our campus family on current events, for three reasons. This is such an occasion as we are seeing lots of things on social media and in the “news” about what …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College is proud to announce its partnership with Propel Center, a new global campus headquartered in Atlanta that will support innovative learning and development for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Benedict College will collaborate with Propel Center and the entire HBCU community to bring leadership and career …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Senior vs freshman, age 17 vs 18. Do these sound familiar? This time is both exciting and scary for our young adults and us as parents. They want the freedom to be away from us, but they also are looking for our support. Now is when things become different in …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — NBCUniversal News Group has launched NBCU Academy, a new, innovative, multiplatform journalism training and development program for four-year university and community college students through education, on-campus training and online programming. The initiative includes a curated onsite curriculum for hands-on learning experience with world-class NBCU News Group journalists, funding for accredited …