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SCICU joins federal lawsuit challenging ‘Blaine Amendment’ language in South Carolina Constitution

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCICU on April 14 joined the federal lawsuit, Bishop of Charleston, a Corporation Sole, dba Diocese of Charleston v. Adams, to strike down post-Civil War "Blaine Amendment" language from the South Carolina Constitution. The … [Full Story...]

SCICU president’s remarks at Apr. 14 Blaine Amendment federal lawsuit news conference

Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - For my column this month I thought I’d share with you my comments at the press conference announcing SCICU’s participation in the federal lawsuit to strike the “Blaine Amendment” from the S.C. … [Full Story...]

2021 Legislative Champion Rep. Gary Simrill celebrates 2021 Virtual Statehouse Day with SCICU students

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCICU 2021 Legislative Champion Rep. Gary Simrill and more than 90 SCICU students celebrated the successful 2021 student letter-writing campaign during the April 13 Virtual Statehouse Day gathering. “Gary Simrill has … [Full Story...]

SCICU students say ‘Thank You’ over 7,200 times to S.C. Representatives and Senators

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Members of the S.C. General Assembly once again had their mailboxes filled by thousands of thank-you letters from SCICU students during the 2021 legislative session. S.C. Senators and Representatives received over 7,200 student … [Full Story...]

SCICU honors 2021 Excellence In Teaching award winners on 20 campuses

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCICU is pleased to recognize the 20 winners of the 2021 Excellence In Teaching awards and their achievements in the classroom and campus communities. “The 20 SCICU member institutions share a deep commitment to student … [Full Story...]

U.S. Rep. Alma Adams to give May 8 commencement address at Allen University

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy allenuniversity.edu) -- U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC 12th district), a nationally-recognized HBCU supporter, will address the members of the class of 2021, and their families, at Allen University’s commencement exercises on … [Full Story...]

Anderson University to offer new doctorate of Education in Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.)

ANDERSON, S.C. (courtesy andersonuniversity.edu) -- Anderson University is launching a new Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning (Ed.D.) degree program designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and … [Full Story...]

Gov. Henry McMaster, Benedict College, and USC announce statewide education initiative with Apple products

COLUMBIA, S.C. (courtesy benedict.edu) -- Governor Henry McMaster announced March 30 that Benedict College and the University of South Carolina system are working with Apple to provide critical infrastructure support to students and communities … [Full Story...]

Charleston Southern program encourages future Black male educators

CHARLESTON, S.C. (courtesy charlestonsouthern.edu) -- African American students make up approximately 16 percent of K-12 public school enrollment in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education … [Full Story...]

President Dwaun Warmack: Claflin thrives during Covid-19 disruption

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (courtesy claflin.edu) -- I have vivid images of the Claflin University campus before the unimaginable disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The campus was teeming with unbridled optimism, buoyed by the recognition the … [Full Story...]