SCICU News
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 …
Higher Education Day at the S.C. Statehouse and more than 6,800 Tuition Grants thank-you letters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Culminating a four-month statewide “Thanks for my Tuition Grant!” letter-writing campaign, SCICU students rallied at the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Advocacy and More
SCICU has the tools to help you make the best higher education decision –
SCICU Guide to Private Colleges And Universities in South Carolina
Click here to view and download
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SCICU Business Partner Spotlight
April 2024
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SCICU Advocacy Highlights
South Carolina and Washington update
SCICU 2024 Infographics series
Infographics are sent to members of the S.C. General Assembly and other S.C. higher education stakeholders
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College 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …