South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the S.C. Student Loan Corporation, 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 …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez — Everyone who works at a college looks forward to graduation because it means the campus will be quiet for a couple of months, allowing time to rest, catch up, and prepare for the fall semester. Not this year. It’s all storm and no calm. First, there’s …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The legislative session ended May 9 without the General Assembly having passed a state budget, but they’ve made progress. The Senate and House have approved their own versions of the budget. Now a conference committee will be formed with three senators and three representatives. The very good news is that SCICU’s budget …
It’s a wrap! Although Spring 2024 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 2024 graduation ceremonies. Allen University Anderson University Benedict College Bob Jones University Charleston Southern University Claflin University Coker University Columbia College …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of South Carolina high school seniors converged on the S.C. State House for the third annual College and Career Decision Day. The May 7 celebration, organized by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education and modeled after National Signing Day for college-bound athletes, honors graduating high school seniors who have made commitments …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thanks to a new gift from the John I. Smith Charities, more students at South Carolina’s private colleges and universities can weather unexpected financial challenges and stay in school to finish their degrees. A Greer, S.C.-based philanthropic organization focusing on education, human services, and the arts, John I. Smith Charities is directing …
SCICU salutes businesses participating in the SCICU Business Partner program. FortifyData, Pioneer College Caterers, and Wyche are our spotlight partners for May 2024. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in the program. Emma Reabold, SCICU vice president for development and campus services, …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Senate yesterday (April 24) approved its version of the state budget and, like the House’s budget, it contains just about everything we could hope for. Because the Senate version of the budget is not exactly the same as the House’s a conference committee will be formed to hammer out a …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Culminating a four-month statewide “Thanks for my Tuition Grant!” letter-writing campaign, SCICU students rallied at the S.C. Statehouse April 9 to show their appreciation for the General Assembly’s continued strong funding support of the S.C. Tuition Grants need-based financial aid program. Boots-on-the-ground advocacy at the Statehouse was the finishing touch to the …
