South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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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. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Emma Reabold, vice president of development and campus services, is proud to announce the addition of the following companies to the SCICU Business Partner program: The SCICU Business Partners program provides a convenient marketplace in which SCICU member colleges and universities can preview offerings tailored to the needs of the higher education …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University’s Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) program was recently named a registered apprenticeship program for K -12 teachers by the U.S. Department of Labor. As a Registered Apprenticeship Program, APEC will change traditional education programs by integrating classroom instruction with on-the-job training. Coker APEC Fellows will complete graduate-level …
The S.C. Senate approved its version of the state budget and, like the House, 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 budget, a conference committee will be formed to hammer out a compromise budget. The very good news …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Undergraduate student researchers from South Carolina’s private colleges and universities showcased their 2023 project findings at the Feb. 22, 2024 SCICU Research Symposium hosted by Milliken & Company at their Spartanburg Customer Center. Thirty-one undergraduates representing 13 SCICU member colleges and universities presented research findings for 26 projects at the 2024 symposium. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU kicked off its 2024 infographics for members of the S.C. General Assembly with two messages in January: SCICU’s 21 member colleges and universities educate and inspire more than 36,000 students through South Carolina. Two-thirds of SCICU undergraduate students are South Carolina residents. The S.C. Tuition Grants Program makes the dream of …
Revenue projections from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors Good news from the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors (BEA), which projects South Carolina’s economy will continue to grow, generating additional revenues for the state. At the session of the General Assembly that starts next month, legislators will have more money in building the budget for …
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — As part of a national initiative by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), Coker University will team with 14 other colleges and universities as part of a learning community (“LCC5”). This group will: Examine inclusive teaching strategies and approaches to define what “inclusive excellence” means for our respective campuses, Identify …
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College student-athletes will begin the 2023-24 season with a game-changer as doors open to the long-awaited Founders Federal Credit Union Field House. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tours will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m. at the college’s athletic stadium, 88 Wolves Way in Newberry. The 18,000-square-foot …
