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COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) — Allen University Student Government Association President Leyton Taylor attended HBCU Celebration Day in Washington D.C. at the White House in late February. HBCU Day at the White House also serves as a platform to recognize the significance of student leaders at these institutions and their impact on shaping the future …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — On March 21, the Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA), an elite program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising and promotions of their schools across the nation, announced the 2023 CAA winners. Anderson University won seven awards—two bronze, three silver and three gold—in the annual competition that recognizes …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — On March 22, Benedict College honored Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, the college’s 14th president and its first female president, with the naming of the college’s new administration building. Artis has served as president of Benedict College for seven years and has received numerous awards and recognition for her leadership. WOLO-TV, …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Global Charleston, the One Region Roadmap lead agent for the global fluency arm, officially opened its office after a ribbon cutting ceremony on the campus of Charleston Southern University Friday, March 15. Stephanie LeVan, executive director of the CSU Center for Global Education, serves as president of Global Charleston, which …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — For the second straight season, the Claflin Panthers claimed the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship. The Panthers totaled 131 points to pull away for their second consecutive conference championship. The win gives the Panthers their second straight CIAA men’s indoor track & field championship. …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University is proud to host Judge Michelle Childs on April 25, 2024, for the university’s President’s Distinguished Speaker series. The event will be at 7 p.m. on campus in the Watson Theater. From 1992 to 2000, Judge Childs worked at Nexsen Pruet, ultimately serving as partner. From 2000 to …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On Friday, March 15, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) faculty and staff at Columbia College hosted SLP Day for prospective and current students as well as alumni to spread awareness about the field and how it continues to impact our community and our world. Keynote speakers joined the event to share …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University congratulates Dr. Michael Langston upon his retirement from the South Carolina State Guard after 46 years of faithful service to his state and nation. He retires as Deputy Commander, Brigadier General. The South Carolina State Guard swiftly responds to disasters, safeguarding people, property, and aiding community recovery …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse University will revitalize its long-standing program for adult learners and enhance its veteran services, all thanks to a partnership with Spartanburg Academic Movement’s newest philanthropic endeavor, Movement 2030. As one of 30 business, university, and nonprofit partners included in Movement 2030, Converse has been entrusted with more than $1 …