South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
We at SCICU mourn the passing of Sen. John Scott, and offer his family our warmest thoughts and most heartfelt prayers. Higher education in South Carolina has lost one of its most stalwart champions. Just last November we had the opportunity to sit down with Sen. Scott and learn more about his public service. We …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – May is always graduation season, but this month marks a particularly significant “commencement,” made possible by certain “angels.” On May 11, after three years, four months, one week, and a day, the COVID-19 federal Public Health Emergency expired. As at graduations, let’s take this opportunity …
COLUMBIA, S.C. –– Extending its nearly 70-year relationship with South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU), Dominion Energy is renewing its $105,000 scholarship investment -– 105 scholarships worth $1,000 each –- for eligible SCICU students beginning fall 2023. “We are renewing our support of SCICU and our commitment to students throughout the communities we serve,” …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce that the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is renewing its STEM scholarship program for SCICU’s five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). This renewal marks the second consecutive year Milliken & Company has supported undergraduate STEM students at SCICU’s five HBCUs …
COLUMBIA, S.C. – May 22, 2023 – S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed award that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of college. In 2019 SCICU was Power:Ed’s inaugural grant recipient, and this marks the fourth year Power:Ed has funded …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU is pleased to announce that the Sonoco Foundation has renewed its $32,000 needs-based scholarship program for students attending SCICU member colleges and universities. Now in its third decade of partnering with SCICU, Sonoco’s scholarship program is designed to help traditional age, full-time students who are South Carolina residents. Recipients must have …
It’s a wrap! Although Spring 2023 commencement exercises at SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities are done and in the books, the happiness and friendships always remain. Please enjoy these photo highlights from the 2023 graduation ceremonies. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University Coker University Columbia …
The end of the legislative session is often hectic, but this year is a deck of wild cards. The session ended officially on May 11, but the General Assembly did not pass a “Sine Die” resolution, which allows them to reconvene to address specific issues. Instead, the governor called them back last week for a …
