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Claflin University names Dr. Dwaun Warmack as ninth president

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) -- The Claflin University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack as the ninth president of the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in South Carolina, … [Full Story...]

“Inspiration”

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez -- From my years on college campuses, I know how bittersweet graduation is. We’re happy that our students are opening the next chapters of their lives, confident they are equipped to take on the world. … [Full Story...]

SCICU congratulates the Class of 2019

SCICU congratulates the thousands of students at South Carolina’s independent colleges and universities whose many accomplishments culminated in earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in 2019. Please click on your favorite college or … [Full Story...]

SCICU funds undergraduate research in competitive grant program

COLUMBIA, SC -- Undergraduate student researchers at South Carolina’s leading private colleges and universities are receiving invaluable experience in their fields of study thanks to SCICU’s 2019 Student /Faculty Research program. SCICU, the advocacy … [Full Story...]

SC General Assembly update

Those of us associated with independent higher education in South Carolina should be very pleased with the results of the 2019 session of the SC General Assembly. The final version of the budget delivered to the governor includes the full $1.6 … [Full Story...]

Allen University graduate profile – Michelle Hill – The fight for a better life

COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) -- Allen University graduating senior Michelle Hill knows all too well about fighting. As a young girl growing up in Detroit, Michigan, the biology major says she had many physical confrontations in … [Full Story...]

SWU launches first doctorate program

CENTRAL, SC (courtesy swu.edu) -- In its first year, Southern Wesleyan University’s (SWU) online doctorate program in curriculum and assessment has 37 students enrolled. The faculty at SWU is excited about how well the program has taken off and looks … [Full Story...]

SC women politicians share their experiences at PC lecture series

CLINTON, SC (courtesy presby.edu) -- Inez Tenenbaum and S.C. Rep. Mandy Norrell talked about their experiences and careers in government during the annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture Series held recently at Presbyterian College. During the event, … [Full Story...]

North Greenville University introduces Institute of Global Leadership

TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) -- North Greenville University (NGU) has announced the launch of the Institute of Global Leadership (IGL) to facilitate student mobilization for short-term trips and develop academic programs in leadership, global … [Full Story...]

Newberry professor advocates for physical education on Capitol Hill

NEWBERRY, SC (courtesy newberry.edu) -- Newberry College assistant professor of Physical Education Joanna Tremble was one of more than 150 educators on Capitol Hill recently urging lawmakers to provide full funding for physical education and health … [Full Story...]