SCICU News Releases
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $50,000 for student completion grants
Commemorating Power:Ed’s fifth completion grant award to SCICU are (L-R) Trey Simon, President & CEO, S.C. Student Loan Corporation; Emma Reabold, Vice President for Development and Campus Services, SCICU; Claire Gibbons, Executive Director, Power:Ed; and Dr. L. Jeffrey Perez, President …
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‘No rest for the weary ‘ — FAFSA woes and more
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, …
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South Carolina update – Progress on the state budget
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. …
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2024 Commencement photo highlights
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 …
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SCICU celebrates S.C. College and Career Decision Day
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, …
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John I. Smith Charities makes new gift to SCICU Student Lifeline Grants Program
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, …
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SCICU Business Partner Spotlight – May 2024
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Campus News
Bob Jones University names Dr. Joshua Crockett sixth president
Dr. Joshua Crockett, sixth president of Bob Jones University
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy bju.edu) — On May 7 the Bob Jones University Board of Trustees announced the election of Dr. Joshua Crockett as the university’s sixth president.
“I am grateful to the Board of Trustees for giving me …
Limestone University announces Dr. Nathan B. Copeland as 24th president
GAFFNEY, S.C. (courtesy limestone.edu) — Dr. Nathan B. Copeland, vice president of advancement and enrollment at Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama) has been selected as the 24th President of Limestone University.Copeland was formally introduced as president-elect during a press conference at the …
Columbia College installs Dr. John H. Dozier as 21st president
(At podium) Dr. John H. Dozier, 21st president of Columbia College
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 …
Presbyterian College inaugurates Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson as 20th president
Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson (center), was sworn in on April 26. Assisting her as she took the oath of office were her husband, Charlie (left) and their son Karl (right)..
CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson took the oath of office …
Furman launches five-year strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability
The Furman University Bell Tower
GREENVILLE, S.C. (courtesy furman.edu) — Furman University has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a university of innovation and impact, foster a thriving community, and ensure a sustainable future, President Elizabeth Davis announced …
Erskine College in early construction phase for new soccer field honoring Coach Ralph Lundy
DUE WEST, S.C. (courtesy erskine.edu) — A new Erskine College soccer field to be named for former Erskine soccer Coach Ralph Lundy is now in the early stages of construction, Vice President for Athletics Ralph Patterson reports.
Erskine President Dr. Steve Adamson is enthusiastic about the …
Morris College to offer Fast Track Program – free summer school for 2024 high school graduates
SUMTER, S.C. (courtesy morris.edu) — Class of 2024 graduating high school seniors are invited to apply to Morris College for their Fast Track program. In the program, 42 students can earn up to 9 college credits this summer at Morris College. All costs of the program, with the exception of …
Converse, Wofford, OneSpartanburg, and public school districts forge partnership to reduce teacher shortage
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) — On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Converse University, Wofford College, OneSpartanburg, and Spartanburg County School Districts Three and Seven announced their collaboration to invest in Spartanburg’s future through education with a signing ceremony for Wofford …
Newberry College announces new partnership with S.C. National Guard
NEWBERRY, S.C. (courtesy newberry.edu) — Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The agreement was announced May 1 in a ceremony at Holland Hall on the college campus.
The enhanced partnership includes a $1,000 scholarship, acceptance …
CIU women’s track & field team clinches program’s first-ever AAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy ciurams.com) — The CIU women’s track & field team closed out the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) Outdoor Championships April 20 with their most memorable performance in program history. After entering the day leading the pack, the Rams delivered several …
North Greenville University honors history and blazes new trail with new mascot
NGU’s new mascot will launch June 15, 2024.
TIGERVILLE, S.C. (courtesy ngu.edu) — The oldest college in the foothills of Greenville County is honoring its historic roots while pointing to the future with the announcement of a new athletics mascot.
North Greenville University revealed …
Coker University to launch alternate certification program to address teacher shortage in South Carolina
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) — Coker University recently announced the approval of its Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC) Program, which aims to address the critical shortage of qualified educators in South Carolina.
“We are thrilled to receive approval from the …
Claflin University and Ohio Wesleyan University launch historic ‘sister’ school partnership
Signing the historic sister school partnership are (left-right) Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg and Claflin University Preisdent Dwaun Warmack.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) — Claflin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack’s message of “Elevation and …
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 …
CSU Women’s Golf Coach wins Big South Coach of the Year honors in his first season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) — After earning the No. 2 seed in the Big South Tournament and winning the program’s first conference title in 14 years, first-year Head Coach Chan Metts was named Big South Women’s Golf Coach of the Year.
In 9 of the 10 …
Spartanburg Methodist College senior Juana Silva wins 2024 APEX Showcase entrepreneurial competition
Spartanburg Methodist College senior Juana Silva wins 2024 APEX Showcase entrepreneurial competition.
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 …
Benedict Tigers capture fourth straight SIAC Men’s Track & Field Championship
Benedict College Tigers capture fourth straight SIAC Men’s Track & Field Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedicttigers.com) — The Benedict College men’s track and field team won their fourth straight championship by claiming the 2024 Cricket SIAC Men’s Track …
Wofford junior Biology major wins award at Association of Southeastern Biologists annual meeting
Alexis DeLoach (Wofford Class of 2025) credits her interest in coral bleaching to her time as a student in the research methods course taught by Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell, associate professor and chair of the Wofford College Biology Department..
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy wofford.edu) — …
Anderson University College of Education alumna named 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
Anderson University alumna Braden Wilson (center) was named the 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver (right) and BMW Fleet Communications Specialist Greg Bunner (left).
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy …
Voorhees University establishes VU 10 White Coats Scholars Club
VU 10 White Coats Club first cohort-all Biology majors (L-R) Tacina Blair, Trevornique Williams, Jamila Jones, Vanessa Sherman, Tatyana Russell, Dr. Zhabiz Golkar (professor and dean of the Voorhees University School of Science, Ms. Patience Badger, Ms. Nedisha Ford, Julia Bartlett, Ms. Vacavia …
Three Allen University freshmen selected for the 2024 Minority Softball Prospects All-Star Game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy auyellowjackets.com) — Allen University softball’s Destiny Breton, Alaina Harvey, and Elissa Rich have been selected to participate in the 2024 Minority Softball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game on May 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The three freshmen recently completed …