Member College News

HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Beginning this summer, with the help of a generous grant from the F. Allen and Louise K. Turner Foundation, Kalmia Gardens of Coker University is launching the Kalmia Club for Kids (KCK), a subscription-based club where local children can access STEAM-based educational projects bi-monthly through an assigned mailbox located outside …

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University has chosen a dynamic and proven leader as its new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.Tony O’Neal will assume the role on July 1, 2020, succeeding Dr. Jerome Fitch, who announced his retirement after serving 11 years in the position. O’Neal has served at the senior administrative level of college …

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Five years ago, during a Wednesday night Bible study, nine African American lives were taken by the hands of hate. In response to his mother’s and the other eight victims’ tragic deaths, Charleston Southern student Chris Singleton shared in a public statement heard around the globe that “love is stronger …

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College invites middle school and high school students to participate in a week-long deep dive into the world of cybersecurity with its cybersecurity virtual summer camp scheduled for June 22-26. Campers will have the opportunity to gain skills using real-world penetration tools and techniques. The camp will offer livestreamed …

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — An Anderson University College of Business professor has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to serve as a cultural ambassador to Belarus. The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board this month announced that Dr. Kent Saunders, a professor finance and economics at Anderson …

DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — My heart is broken, so much so that I cannot sleep at night without awakening to the heart-wrenching images of the killing of George Floyd, a father, a man made in God’s image and due full respect and love. His torturous death recurs in my mind, and I grieve …

GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Even though we can’t be together in person right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask that you come together with us in spirit to reflect and take action on behalf of the Furman community. Over the past few weeks a number of incidents of racial violence have shaken …

GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — The events surrounding the death of George Floyd are a glaring reminder that many unfortunate divisions continue to be a part of our society. We are brokenhearted about the tragedies taking place across the United States. Limestone College sends its deepest condolences to the Floyd family and any others who …

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — That each of us “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” We often quote the Founder’s Ideal at Converse, but this week it feels especially crucial. As the president of Converse, I am careful about what topics I engage in. My role is to lead …