Campus Spotlight
Susan Davis, Ph.D., selected as Program Director and Chair of College of Business at South University
Thursday, October 15, 2009 — Columbia, SC
South University has appointed Susan Davis, Ph.D., chair of the College of Business and program director in Columbia, S.C. Davis comes to South University with an impressive 30-year track record replete with corporate and higher education experience.
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New School of Pharmacy for South Carolina
Friday, October 09, 2009 — Columbia, SC
South University announced today that the institution is opening a School of Pharmacy at their Columbia campus, which is in the Carolina Research Park located off Interstate Highway 77 at the Farrow Road exit. The School of Pharmacy will offer an accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.) that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). This is the third Doctor of Pharmacy program in South Carolina and received recent approval by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education matriculate students in June of 2010.
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John Shupper, J.D., promoted to Chair for Legal Studies
Monday, September 28, 2009 — Columbia, SC
South University announced today that Program Director, John B. Shupper, J.D., has been promoted to Chair of the Legal Studies Department. As Department Chair, Shupper will have responsibility for the Legal Studies program across the University system, as well as continuing to serve as Program Director for the Columbia campus. Shupper’s new responsibilities include faculty recruitment and faculty development, program and curricular planning, and student support.
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South University helps veterans offset educational costs by joining the Yellow Ribbon Program
Monday, August 03, 2009 — Columbia, SC
South University has been approved to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, in states where South University has tuition rates greater than the amount the GI Bill benefits cover, the institutions will voluntarily be able to provide tuition assistance to veterans to help offset all or some of their education costs.
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South University awards 163 degrees
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 — Columbia, SC
South University will award 163 degrees on Saturday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. With over 1,000 friends and family members present, Councilwoman Tameika Devine will deliver the commencement address. Graduates will earn degrees in a variety of fields ranging from Business Administration to Graphic Design. Over 50 graduates will be awarded Master of Arts degrees in Professional Counseling.
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Nursing students get a start on their professional journey
Friday, May 08, 2009 — Columbia, SC
Twenty-four nursing students were inducted into South University's first Student Nurses Association (SNA) Chapter on Tuesday during the Chapter's kick-off event organized by Program Director, Laurie Harden, RN, MN. All of the students received a SNA pin from Harden and shared something about themselves with their classmates. South University nursing faculty and select staff joined the students for lunch at the conclusion of the meeting.
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South University gears up to Help Our Neighbors during the National Week of Service
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 — Columbia, SC
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) April 15, 2009 - South University's faculty, staff and students will team up in a broad effort to Help Our Neighbors in during the National Week of Service April 19 to 25, 2009. The faculty, staff and students at South University are no strangers to community service.
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South University hosts Crime Stopper expert for guest lecture
Thursday, March 12, 2009 — Columbia, SC
On Wednesday, 15 Criminal Justice and Legal Studies students at South University learned first-hand about crime prevention and crime solving from Tom Lucas, President of the Spartanburg Crime Stoppers. He was the guest lecturer for the 10:30 a.m. Criminal Law course, which provides an introduction to the fundamental nature of law, with an overview of legal principles to develop and understanding of the historical development of criminal law in its contemporary form.
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South University names acting president for Columbia campus
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 — Columbia, SC
The South University community is mourning the loss of Anne Patton, President of the university’s campus in Columbia, S.C. Anne Patton died late on Friday, January 9, after a long illness. To ensure South University’s students continue receiving the same high-level of attention and service that Anne Patton delivered every day, Brad Kauffman, dean of student affairs, has been named Acting President for the Columbia campus.
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South University names Laurie Harden program director
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Columbia named Laurie Harden, RN, MN, as the program director for the university’s new baccalaureate nursing program.
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Curiosity Can Take You Places!
Thursday, December 18, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Heather Schuckmann
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2009
Campus: Columbia, SC
As a young girl growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Heather Schuckmann could often be found in her leisure time reading a book...
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"At the center of your being you have the answer" Lao Tzu, Tao philosopher
Sunday, December 07, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Ashleigh Turner
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
Anticipated Graduation: 2010
Campus: Columbia
“When I was a little girl my dad had a print shop,” says Ashleigh Turner, 20-year-old graphic design student at South University’s Columbia campus...
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This campus seems to always be smiling!
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Callie Boan
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2009
Campus: Columbia
“When I bought my farm, I did not know what a bargain I had in the bluebirds, daffodils and thrushes; as little did I know what sublime mornings and sunsets I was buying.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson...
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The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
Monday, December 01, 2008 — Columbia, SC
Tiffany Wood
College of Arts & Sciences
Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2010
Campus: Columbia
“Regardless of how many times you go somewhere or look at one thing -- when or if you go back to it with an open mind, you’ll continue to see more possibilities,”
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South University - Columbia names new Dean of Academic Affairs
Monday, November 03, 2008 — Columbia, SC
South University - Columbia welcomes Dennis McElhoe, Ph.D., as the new Dean of Academic Affairs.
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Columbia, SC Mayor Declares October 25, 2006 'South University Day'
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 — Columbia, SC
Mayor Robert D. Coble's proclamation of South University Day
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