South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — The COVID-19 pandemic has left no sector of the economy untouched, and for many institutions of higher education, especially small liberal arts colleges, the coronavirus has delivered a staggering blow. Many small colleges are struggling financially due to declining enrollments and rising costs associated with COVID-19, and some have closed …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy postandcourier.com) — The Avery Research Center is growing its Race and Social Justice Initiative by distributing more scholarships this school year, and increasing the amount of the funding. Last year, an anonymous donor made it possible for RSJI to expand its scholarship program and to name it in honor of Charleston native …
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The Aldrin Family Foundation (AFF, Brevard County, FL) has announced its partnership with Limestone University to bring the excitement of space education to the next generation of explorers in the state of South Carolina. This partnership establishes Limestone University as an Aldrin Space Learning Hub, a regional center for educators …
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences received a $12,000 Bridge Emergency Relief Grant from South Carolina Humanities. Funding for Bridge Emergency Relief Grants was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as a part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — The Minority Coaches Association has named Allen University Coach Jason James one of the top NAIA men’s basketball coaches in the country. Coach James is entering his seventh season at Allen University. He was the head women’s basketball coach for the first four years, leading the Lady Yellow Jackets to …
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Anderson University has launched a new Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Imaging program. This program will prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings and industries including hospitals, medical imaging centers, outpatient care centers, primary care clinics, mobile imaging, and radiology sales and service. “This academic degree is …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College is proud to be a part of the 2020 SHE GOT NOW Homecoming Celebration sponsored by Pepsi and Essence. Benedict alumna Naida Rutherford and student entrepreneur Aderonke Adelegan (Class of 2023) will be honored during the event, which will also feature Benedict President Roslyn Clark Artis. Catch the …
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — The College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University announced an exceptional 95.3% NCLEX-RN pass rate for its 2019-2020 nursing graduates per the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Eighty-five CSU graduates took the NCLEX exam in December and May, the most of any other private university in the state …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Kalmia Gardens of Coker University recently received a generous grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for improvements to a section of its boardwalk, making it easier for visitors to enjoy the gardens. The project will replace and raise the boardwalk using pylons, ultimately increasing the longevity of the boardwalk by …