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SCICU goes to court – South Carolina and federal update

This is a combined state and federal update, as it involves a South Carolina Supreme Court decision that impacted the access of SCICU member institutions to federal CARES Act funding. On October 30 SCICU filed a “friend of the court” (amicus … [Full Story...]

Three reasons to major in the liberal arts

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - Last month I shared the five most popular majors at SCICU member colleges and universities, which were surprising for liberal arts institutions in that they tended to be more career oriented. Of … [Full Story...]

SCICU renames emergency funding to Student Lifeline Grants Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCICU has renamed its emergency funding to students the “Student Lifeline Grants Program” to more accurately capture the initiative’s capacity to help students whose unexpected financial challenges might result in their dropping … [Full Story...]

COVID-19 Resources – Updated November 20

If you need help now -- What are the symptoms of COVID-19 infection? The CDC reports that symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. - Centers for Disease Control resources. Are you sick and think you might have the … [Full Story...]

Robert Staton to retire as 18th president of Presbyterian College December 31

Following five decades of dedicated service to Presbyterian College, Robert (Bob) Staton will retire as the college’s 18th president on Dec. 31. In addition to his five-year presidency, Staton’s roles at the college include executive vice president … [Full Story...]

Boeing and Allen University partner to establish Boeing Institute on Civility

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) -- The Boeing Company and Allen University announced Nov. 11 a new $1.5 million partnership to establish the Boeing Institute on Civility at Allen University. The Boeing Institute will be a national hub … [Full Story...]

Anderson School of Nursing receives PASCAL grant to lower textbook costs

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) -- The Anderson University School of Nursing has received the PASCAL SCALE Affordable Learning Grant for the development of an Open Education Resource (OER). The grant will significantly reduce … [Full Story...]

Benedict College partners with Blaze Fire Games to launch esports club

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) -- Benedict College is partnering with Blaze Fire Games to launch a new eSports Club on the Midlands campus. The Tigers join a large and growing world of electronic sports, and they recently hosted the first … [Full Story...]

Charleston Southern breaks another national record for Operation Christmas Child

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) -- The challenges of the year 2020 did not hold the Charleston Southern University campus back from achieving another record-setting goal. Last night, students, faculty and staff packed Operation … [Full Story...]

Claflin’s Pathways From Prison Program awarded Laughing Gull Foundation grant

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) -- Claflin University’s Pathways from Prison Program was recently awarded a one-year $40,000 planning grant from the Laughing Gull Foundation. The Laughing Gull Foundation “is a progressive family … [Full Story...]