South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
The digital version of the 2023 – 2024 SCICU Annual Report is available for your review and downloading on the SCICU website. In addition to recognizing the many donors, friends, and partners who have given so generously to SCICU this year for scholarships and programs, the annual report presents the organization’s audited financial condition for …
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) proudly recognized 21 exceptional faculty members from its member institutions at the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner held on April 22. These annual awards celebrate professors who demonstrate a profound dedication to student success and a passion for teaching that inspires their academic communities. …
It is my privilege to serve as the President and CEO of the South Carolina Independent College and Universities, Inc. (SCICU). Since our founding in 1953, SCICU has been dedicated to representing 21 independent colleges and universities, each with its own unique historical, cultural, and often faith-based background. Our membership also includes five historically black …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Lloyd as its eighth president, effective Thursday, January 16. Dr. Lloyd succeeds Jeff Perez, who recently joined the Commission on Higher Education as its President & Executive Director. Under Dr. Lloyd’s leadership, SCICU aims …
COLUMBIA, SC – December 9, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant will support SCICU’s Lifeline Grant Program, which provides vital aid to students experiencing financial need …
COLUMBIA, SC – November 4, 2024 — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is thrilled to announce a generous gift from First Citizens Bank in the amount of $10,000. This contribution will go toward SCICU’s Student Lifeline Grant Program, which provides financial relief to students experiencing unexpected hardships at all 21 SCICU member institutions. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce Karah Barry, a North Greenville University (NGU) senior double-majoring in criminal justice and psychology, as the 2024 McLean-Smith SCICU Student of the Year. The award was presented to Barry at SCICU’s Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 10 at Columbia College. …
SCICU's 21 member colleges & universities are recognized for their many strengths and superlatives in the U.S. News and World Report's 2024-2025 #BestColleges rankings.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — Allen University, Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College, and Voorhees University. …
