South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
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DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — What do Reykjavik, Dublin, medieval literature, the Gap of Dunloe, and the Grand Canyon all have in common? They were all part of summer 2019 for Associate Professor of English Dr. Christine Schott. Iceland, and especially the city of Reykjavik, is where Schott feels at home. “I love the …
COLUMBIA, S. C. (courtesy PostScript – Columbia College Student News) — Deborah Wardlaw was recently announced as the new Athletic Director at Columbia College. No stranger to Columbia College, Wardlaw was a two-sport, NAIA All-American during her time at the school. In an interview with Wardlaw, she recalled great memories of being a student athlete …
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy benedict.edu) — Benedict College is pleased to announce that Ceeon Quiett Smith, PhD is one of 20 senior college administrators selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in the year-long Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission program for prospective college and university presidents. The seminar-based program is designed to help …
GREENVILLE, SC (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University is among 27 academic institutions that will receive funding from PepsiCo Recycling for campus sustainability efforts. Now in its third year, PepsiCo’s Zero Impact Fund (ZIF) allows representatives of eligible colleges or universities to submit proposals to create or strengthen green initiatives on campus. A panel of judges …
ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) — For the third year, Claflin University is collaborating with Youth Service America and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to support Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 Filling Station through the Packin’ and Snackin’ program. The program helps to provide students in OCSD5, who struggle with finding meals on the weekends, with individual …
SPARTANBURG, SC (courtesy wofford.edu) -– Wofford College is among 25 institutions that will participate in the inaugural cohort of Humanities Research for the Public Good, an initiative to promote student research, to address issues of public significance and to showcase the rich archival, library and museum collections held by participating institutions. The Council of Independent …
NEWBERRY, SC (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has promoted Dr. Sidney Parrish, Jr., to serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs, a role in which he has served on an interim capacity since July 2018. Parrish, a resident of Chapin, S.C., will assume the permanent appointment effective immediately. “I want to thank the VPAA search …
ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) — The UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) has released the first HBCU Congressional Honor Roll, recognizing 59 members of Congress for their efforts on behalf of HBCUs and their students. The honor roll will be released annually and highlight members of Congress who have served as true champions and strong …
TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) — It’s official: Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr., has wrapped up his first year as president at North Greenville University! Wondering what NGU’s been up to since he arrived? Here are the highlights. 125th Anniversary Celebration and Presidential Inauguration – Fant took office on June 1, 2017, just as the 125th …
