South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — At a late November book-signing event, the Erskine community marked the recent publication of “The Last Slave Ships: New York and the End of the Middle Passage” by Assistant Professor of History Dr. John Harris. Harris enjoyed celebrating with many at Erskine whom he describes as “friends and supporters” …
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — It’s no secret Converse is growing and implementing some monumental changes in 2021. With the July 2021 name change from college to university and the fall 2020 shift to co-educational, Converse is looking into the future and driving our region vibrantly forward while still honoring our rich history. A significant …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Columbia International University alumna Karen Phillips is a pastor to the homeless. Phillips, who earned her Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition from CIU in 2019, is pastor at Christ Central Ministries – Columbia Mission Station. Located on Columbia’s Main Street near downtown, the Mission Station not only gathers as …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — As Columbia College prepares for the introduction of their first men’s athletic teams in Fall 2021, the college has officially announced the appointment of their men’s coaching staff. “The leadership and range of experience among this group will be a great asset as we build on the success of our …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — During what has been a difficult year for many, Coker University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously at their fall meeting to freeze tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year. In previous years, the university allowed for a standard, annual incremental tuition increase. “Many students and their families are experiencing hardships related …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin President Dwaun J. Warmack congratulated summer and fall graduates for reaching an important milestone by earning their degrees during the university’s 2020 Virtual Fall Commencement Convocation which premiered Saturday, November 21. He also reminded the Fall Class of 2020 of their exceptional potential and how Claflin has prepared them …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The Master of Athletic Training program announced a 100% pass rate for 2019-2020 students taking the Board of Certification Inc. Examination for Athletic Training. In addition, all of the 2020 graduates are currently employed as athletic trainers. CSU’s rigorous didactic and clinical education program spans 22 months with a strong …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Students at Benedict College will benefit from upgraded equipment in their classrooms and research labs thanks to a $3.5 million gift from Dominion Energy. Benedict College is one of 11 historically black colleges and universities benefitting from Dominion Energy’s six-year “HBCU Promise.” The program will support endowments, capital projects, operating …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — With the approach of the 2020 holiday season, COVID-19 forced many people to cancel or reschedule many beloved and anticipated holiday celebrations. However, the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University adapted to the limitations of the pandemic by offering Christmas First Night: A Gift for the Soul …