SCICU News Releases
South Carolina update – Good news from the S.C. Senate
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.
Tuition Grants Commission retained $20 million in lottery revenue.
CHE Needs-Based Program retained $80 …
Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and more than 6,800 Tuition Grants thank-you letters
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette presents the Governor’s Higher Education Day proclamation to students representing South Carolina’s public and private four-year and two-year colleges and universities and the S.C.Technical College System.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Culminating a four-month statewide …
Photo highlights from the 2024 Higher Education Statehouse Day and the Tuition Grants letter-writing campaign
Please enjoy this photo journal for the 2024 Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and for the Tuition Grants letter-writing campaign. These photos capture the energy and excitement of Higher Education Day and show the dedication of students and campus leaders in the “Thanks for My …
SCICU celebrates 18th year of the Excellence In Teaching Awards Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Faculty, family members, and friends of independent higher education from across South Carolina joined SCICU April 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to celebrate nearly two decades of Excellence In Teaching faculty awards.
Twenty-one faculty leaders – one per …
Photo highlights from the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award Dinner
More than 160 persons joined SCICU on April 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to celebrate exemplary faculty at the 21 SCICU member colleges and universities from across South Carolina. Please enjoy photo highlights from the awards dinner.
2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award …
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation again renews STEM scholarship program benefiting five SCICU HBCUs
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce that the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation is again renewing its STEM merit scholarship program for SCICU’s five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
This renewal marks …
Photo highlights from the SCICU Spring 2024 Board Meeting and Trustee Reception
SCICU President & CEO Jeff Perez leads trustees through “The Future of SCICU,” a discussion on strategic direction.
Claflin University President Dwaun Warmack and SCICU Trustee Steve Hall at the Trustee Reception
Ashley Schofield, Claflin University interim CFO …
Federal update – New Title IX regulations released by U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday, April 19 released its new version of the Title IX regulations on sexual discrimination, harassment, and assault.
The effective date of the new rules is August 1 of this year. In addition to releasing the final rules, the department has issued a fact …
Save the date – Columbia College to host SCICU Fall Board Meeting Oct. 10
Columbia College will host SCICU’s Fall 2024 board meeting on Oct. 10. Details will be communicated to trustees and guests closer to the event date.
SCICU Business Partner Spotlight – April 2024
SCICU salutes the businesses that participate in the SCICU Business Partner program. For April 2024, we are spotlighting CapinCrouse, Mercer, and Sodexo. Please see the links below to learn more about these partners. The SCICU Business Partner directory lists all partners currently participating in …
Student researchers showcase project findings at the SCICU Undergraduate Research Symposium
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 …
Photo highlights from the Feb. 22 SCICU Undergraduate Research Symposium
Photo highlights and research summaries from the Feb. 22 Undergraduate Research Symposium will help you learn more about the talented undergraduate researchers.
Anderson University
Benedict College
Bob Jones …
Washington update
Congress has approved the FY 2024 federal budget. We dodged a bullet.
The House had pressed to eliminate entirely the Federal Work-Study (FWS) and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) programs, and the Senate proposed a $10 million dollar cut to each program. However, the version …
Campus News
Wofford College and Converse University forge partnership to expand teacher workforce in Spartanburg County
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — Wofford College and Converse University are blazing a new educational pathway for Wofford students to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Wofford and Converse, in collaboration with OneSpartanburg Inc. and Spartanburg School Districts 3 and 7, …
Voorhees University Pre-Alumni Council receives prestigious awards at UNCF Leadership Conference
DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) — The Pre-Alumni Council (PAC) at Voorhees University garnered significant recognition at the recent UNCF Leadership Conference held in Jacksonville, Florida, clinching two prestigious awards: PAC of the Year and Advisor of the Year.
The Pre-Alumni Council …
SMC Senior Juana Silva wins 2024 APEX Showcase
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy smcsc.edu) — Juana Silva’s grandmother was an entrepreneur and always dreamed of someone else in her family starting their own business. Silva dedicated herself to becoming the one to make that dream come true. Her new business, Decals by Silva, not only lived up to her …
SWU Announces formation of Palmetto State Teachers Association Student Chapter
CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) — Southern Wesleyan University is pleased to announce its partnership with Palmetto State Teachers Association in the formation of a charter PSTA Southern Wesleyan University Student Chapter.
Dr. Janice Young, a long-time PSTA supporter and SWU’s director of …
Presbyterian College to inaugurate Dr. Anita Gustafson as 20th president
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson will officially become the first female president in the history of the …
NGU hosts dedication for Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — North Greenville University (NGU) celebrated the transformation of one of the institution’s most historic buildings on April 12.
Community members and elected officials joined NGU students, faculty, staff, and administrators for a dedication celebration at …
Newberry College welcomes Sigma Gamma Rho
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has welcomed its newest Greek letter organization, the Upsilon Rho chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The organization chartered the chapter and presented its nine charter members this spring.
“We, the members of the Nu Nu Sigma …
Morris College announces New York Times op-ed columnist as May 2024 commencement speaker
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Op-ed columnist, New York Times bestselling author, and MSNBC Analyst Charles Blow will present the keynote address at Morris College’s May 4 commencement ceremony. The event will be held at the Sumter County Civic Center.
Now an op-ed columnist at the New …
Limestone University names Dr. Nathan B. Copeland as its 24th president
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, has been selected as the 24th President of Limestone University.
Limestone Board of Trustees Chair Randall L. Richardson announced that the …
16th annual Furman Engaged: 689 students participate in 724 presentations
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Classrooms on Furman University’s campus buzzed on April 12 with panel discussions, presentations, and performances as students shared what they’ve learned in the 16th annual Furman Engaged.
Furman Engaged provides students opportunities to present work …
Erskine alumni and friends find fellowship at April 13 Alumni Day
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — Alumni and friends mingled on a mild spring day in Due West Saturday, April 13, in celebration of Erskine Alumni Day 2024. At the Alumni Association meeting in the morning, Jane Shelton Dale ’73 received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award, several other …
Converse University Earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School Designation
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — Converse University has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor given to colleges, universities and schools that are doing the most to embrace military students and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom …
CIU students, faculty renew the Midlands through RAMServe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciu.edu) — Hundreds of Columbia International University students spanned out across greater Columbia for the fourth annual RAMServe day on April 2. The Ram is the CIU mascot, but in this case, RAM stands for “Renewal Around the Midlands,” as the students took part in nearly …
Columbia College installs Dr. John H. Dozier as 21st president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy columbiasc.edu) — On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier family to celebrate the installation of Dr. John H. …
Coker University receives $2 million to expand healthcare education
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University has received $2 million to expand healthcare education as part of multiple projects across South Carolina that have received funding from the Second FY 2024 Spending Package.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made funding …
Claflin University and Ohio Wesleyan University launch historic “sister” school partnership
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s message of “Elevation and Transformation” was on full display April 18 during the launch of a historic partnership with Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU). Warmack and OWU President Matt vandenBerg, …
Charleston Southern University inaugurates alumnus as 4th president
B. Keith Faulkner (left) was inaugurated as Charleston Southern University’s fourth president March 25. Holding the Bible is his wife Patty (center).
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — Charleston Southern University inaugurated B. Keith Faulkner as the …
Bob Jones University Board of Trustees holds Spring 2024 meeting
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — Updates on the current Strategic Plan, academic programs, financial aid, and the FY25 budget highlighted the Annual Meeting of the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees held on campus March 27-28. Trustees approved an approximately $91 million budget for FY …
Benedict College President joins 60 college presidents to uphold free expression on college campuses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) — Recognizing this urgent moment for American higher education and democracy, Benedict College President and CEO Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal …
Anderson University kinesiology majors win competition for knee injury research
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) — Students from the Anderson University College of Health Professions received first place for their 5×5 (five slides in five minutes) presentation at the South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 2024 conference March …
Allen University welcomes Olivia Gaines as head women’s basketball coach
COLUMBIA, S,C, (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University and Director of Athletics Jasher Cox are pleased to welcome Olivia Gaines as the Yellow Jackets’ new Women’s Basketball Head Coach.
Gaines arrives at Allen after most recently spending the 2023-24 season as an assistant …