SCICU federal legislative outlook from President and CEO Jeff Perez -- I was fortunate to attend the Washington, D.C. annual meeting and advocacy day of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Joined by … [Full Story...]
Newsroom
Update on multiple federal issues impacting higher ed
SCICU meets with trustees, presidents, and business leaders throughout SC
COLUMBIA, SC -- SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez hosted receptions throughout SC in January and February that gave trustees, college/university presidents, and business leaders the chance to meet in a more informal setting. "Board meetings are … [Full Story...]
Education reform top issue for 2019 SC General Assembly session
SCICU legislative outlook from President and CEO Jeff Perez -- Education reform will be at the top of the SC General Assembly’s agenda during the 2019 legislative session, as will how to spend an additional $1 billion. Including independent higher … [Full Story...]
SCICU students write thousands of letters to SC General Assembly supporting funding of tuition grants and merit scholarships
COLUMBIA, SC -- One of the most effective advocacy initiatives in Columbia is led by students of SCICU colleges and universities. During each session of the General Assembly thousands of SCICU college and university students send letters to … [Full Story...]
SCICU students preparing research presentations for Feb. 21 Research Symposium
COLUMBIA, SC -- The professional researchers of tomorrow are busy today at SC independent colleges and universities summarizing their project findings and preparing presentations for the February 2019 SCICU Research Symposium. Undergraduate … [Full Story...]
Southern Wesleyan to offer co-vocational program
CENTRAL, SC (courtesy swu.edu) -- The Division of Religion at Southern Wesleyan University recognizes a growing need for multi-skilled pastors in ministry and ministry-minded individuals in the workforce. According to a recent survey by Barna, … [Full Story...]
North Greenville University partners to offer doctor of pharmacy degree
TIGERVILLE, SC (courtesy ngu.edu) -- A year after North Greenville University’s (NGU) College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) announced a partnership with the Mary Black School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, … [Full Story...]
Colonial Life donates to Columbia College’s Alternative Pathways for Educator Certification Center
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy columbiasc.edu) - The Alternative Pathways for Educator Certification (APEC) Center at Columbia College, under the direction of Dr. Marla Sanders and Dr. Tracy West, has received a $24,000 grant from Colonial Life to expand … [Full Story...]
Claflin applauds release of first UNCF HBCU Congressional Honor Roll
ORANGEBURG, SC (courtesy claflin.edu) -- The UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) has released the first HBCU Congressional Honor Roll, recognizing 59 members of Congress for their efforts on behalf of HBCUs and their students. The honor roll will be … [Full Story...]
Benedict College Receives ACE/Fidelity Award for Institutional Transformation
COLUMBIA, SC (courtesy benedict.edu) -- The American Council on Education (ACE) announced Mar. 11 that Benedict College is a recipient of the ACE/Fidelity Investments Awards for Institutional Transformation. Presented at ACE2019, ACE’s 101st Annual … [Full Story...]