ANDERSON, South Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Anderson University issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2023: Anderson University is still the largest private university in South Carolina, with more than 4,200 students enrolled for the 2023-2024 academic year as classes begin today. Nearly 1,000 first-year students arrived on campus last week, which represents a 6.4 percent increase from last year. Students in the Anderson University Class of 2027 represent 31 states and 12 countries. "We are   more

CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news: Coastal Carolina University is offering a new tuition incentive program - CCU Complete - for South Carolinians who have earned some college credit but no four-year degree. CCU Complete is a reduced-rate, one-semester tuition incentive program that significantly lowers the financial risk for individuals looking to return to college to finish their degrees. Through CCU Complete, eligible students can take up  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- Clemson University issued the following news: The Y chromosome's contributions to human health are largely unknown. A team of scientists -- including researchers from the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics and the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry - has fully sequenced multiple Y chromosomes from populations around the world. The research provides an important foundation for future studies on how the Y chromosome may contribute to ce  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley signed an abortion ban into law that had no exceptions for rape or incest, and now she's running for president on a pledge to sign a national abortion ban. Under Nikki Haley's leadership, South Carolina passed an extreme abortion ban that had no exceptions for rape or incest and threatened doctors with jail time. TIME: "The law passed the General Assembly last we  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Midlands Technical College issued the following news: First Citizens Bank continues to support Midlands Technical College's QuickJobs program with a $50,000 donation for the second year in a row. There are currently more than 20 QuickJobs programs in the areas of business, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare that are eligible for scholarships. QuickJobs are designed to provide intensive and complete job training that aims to develop workers for high dema  more

FLORENCE, South Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news on Aug. 24, 2023: Francis Marion University's fifty-third academic year is underway and with it, a few new programs as well as record scholarship funding. During the university's annual faculty welcome event, FMU President Fred Carter provided updates on funding, scholarships, and academic programs. Carter praised the faculty for their teaching and research accomplishments and discussed appropriations and  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Aug. 23, 2023: * * * Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act: "The Supreme Court's ruling marks a historic moment in our state's history and is the culmination of years of hard work and determination by so many in our state to ensure that the  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Wells brings nearly three decades' experience in higher education. He comes to Newberry from Iowa State University, where he served as director of equal opportunity. Previously, he served the University of South Carolina for 22 years in a variety of roles, including senior advisor for civil rights and affirmative action, director and assistant director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, and Title IX coord  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * Interim Provost Peter Judge has four priorities for the academic year: promoting a culture of presence and accountability; revitalizing Winthrop's academic portfolio; exploring possibilities for reorganizing the Division of Academic Affairs; and promoting better communication. * There are several new department chairs and 25 new faculty members this year. * * * Interim Provost Peter Judg  more