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Fri, 01/30/2026

CHE hosted its first-ever Strategic Innovation in Academic Affairs Forum on Jan. 29, convening higher education professionals from across the state to learn about a new initiative in mathematics…

Thu, 01/29/2026

Today CHE mourns the passing of Dr. Robert Layton McCurdy, a distinguished physician, educator, and public servant who chaired the Commission from 2005 - 2008.

A native of South Carolina’s…

Fri, 01/16/2026

CHE announced today the award for the establishment of a new collaborative Center of Excellence in Math Education, selecting a three-institution partnership to lead the initiative under the state’…

Thu, 12/04/2025

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced today the launch of the “From High School to College” dashboard, an interactive tool designed to help state and institutional leaders…

Thu, 12/04/2025

The CHE 2025 Statistical Abstract is now available, offering the most comprehensive source for current data on South Carolina’s system of postsecondary education. 

The Statistical…

Thu, 12/04/2025

Six new academic degree programs were approved at today’s business meeting, offering new academic pathways for students to enter high‑demand careers that also support the state’s workforce and…

Thu, 11/06/2025

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is pleased to announce the launch of our new Military Credit Policy Chart which provides information from South Carolina’s public…

Wed, 11/05/2025

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is pleased to announce that updates in two higher education analytics resources are now live:

Tue, 10/14/2025

The application window for the South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program for the spring and summer 2026 semesters will open at 12:01 a.m. Nov 20, and close at 11:59 p.m. on Dec…

Thu, 10/09/2025

Transfer professionals from colleges and universities across the state converged in Columbia Oct. 8 for a day of conversation and collaboration focused on optimizing the student transfer…

Thu, 09/25/2025

The U.S. Department of Education announced Sept. 24 that the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now online and available, marking the earliest launch in the program’…