COLUMBIA, S.C. – S.C. Independent Colleges & Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is distributing $64,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 20 students at private colleges and universities in South Carolina for academic year 2021-2022. The scholarships are … [Full Story...]
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SCICU distributes $64,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to 20 S.C. private colleges and universities
Bob Jones University joins SCICU
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Today (July 21), the board of trustees of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities voted unanimously to approve the request of Bob Jones University to become a member institution. The SCICU board includes the … [Full Story...]
Converse moves university status July 1
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) -- On July 1, 2021, Converse College acknowledged its long-held university status with an official name change to Converse University, in a major step towards targeted growth and competitive advantage in … [Full Story...]
SCICU campuses celebrate in-person commencement exercises for spring 2021
Joy and excitement returned to commencement exercises in spring 2021 as SCICU colleges and universities persevered through the 2020-21 academic year and held in-person ceremonies for the Class of 2021 graduates. Fair weather allowed most colleges … [Full Story...]
Independent Higher Ed — Its impact is even greater than you think
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - Though I have attended more than 30 graduation ceremonies in my career, hearing “Pomp and Circumstance” still brings a lump to my throat. I think of all the wonderful students I’ve known. … [Full Story...]
Coker, MUSC announce partnership for pharmacy school candidates
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (courtesy coker.edu) -- Coker University (Coker) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmacy have announced a new accelerated pathway partnership to help students become pharmacists more quickly and at a … [Full Story...]
Full circle: Furman grad named head basketball coach at his high school alma mater – at age 24
Coaching basketball is what dreams are made of for many college basketball players. At age 24, Brady Schuck is embarking on that dream upon being named the new head boys basketball coach at James Island Charter High School (James Island, … [Full Story...]
Palmetto Boys State returns to Anderson University in 2021
ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) -- After a year’s hiatus, more than 500 of the most promising high school leaders from across South Carolina converged on the Anderson University campus for Palmetto Boys State June 13-19. Palmetto … [Full Story...]
Claflin University receives $5 million STEM grant from Google
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) -- Claflin University is one of 10 higher education institutions awarded a $5 million STEM grant by Google. The funding is designed to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation … [Full Story...]
Converse President Krista Newkirk to become president at University of the Redlands (California)
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (courtesy converse.edu) -- Converse College is proud of the success and exciting changes we have experienced over the last five years. The Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation and thanks to Krista L. Newkirk as she announces … [Full Story...]