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CHE updates policies on college prerequisite courses, exam-based credit

CHE announced today the revision of two policies impacting students planning to attend South Carolina colleges and universities, with changes…

Palmetto Fellows Workshops fall schedule announced

CHE is excited to offer virtual workshops tailored for high school counselors and administrators as we support the Early Application cycle for the…

Virtual financial aid staff training workshops set for September, October

CHE will offer a virtual training workshop series in September and October for new financial aid professionals and experienced staff seeking a…

Statewide College Application Month kicks off in Kershaw

South Carolina’s 2026 College Application Month officially opened Aug. 19 as students at Andrew Jackson High School in Kershaw took part in the first…

Strategic Innovation in Academic Affairs forum is Sept. 17

CHE will host our second Strategic Innovation in Academic Affairs Forum on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - Noon. Our guest presenter will lead this…

PASCAL: Academic libraries are helping campuses navigate AI

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, South Carolina's academic libraries are helping lead the conversation. Learn how…

Statewide partners convene to advance educator preparation and leadership

CHE's annual Centers of Excellence Symposium took on a new format this year, expanding beyond a standalone event and integrating as a portion of the…

2026 SC Transfer Excellence Convening: Proposals for Session Topics

CHE is requesting session topic proposals for the 2026 Transfer Excellence Convening, a statewide gathering of “transfer champions” dedicated to…

2026 Campus Safety Conference brings higher education leaders together at Francis Marion University

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education partnered with Francis Marion University to host the 2026 Dalton and Linda Floyd Campus Safety…

CHE approves new degree programs in health sciences and cancer biology

The Commission approved two new academic programs at two institutions today during the June 2026 business meeting, expanding opportunities for…