South University, Columbia

05/30/2026

🎉 What an incredible event! South University, Columbia was proud to sponsor the South Carolina Nurses Association & South Carolina Nurses Foundation 5K Walk TODAY! 🏃‍♀️💙

Our students, faculty, and staff came out and represented SU strong, walking alongside fellow nursing professionals in support of a great cause. Days like today remind us of the passion and dedication that drives our nursing community forward!

A huge thank you to the South Carolina Nurses Association and South Carolina Nurses Foundation for organizing such an inspiring event. We are honored to be a part of it! 💪

05/30/2026

Take Control of Your Money & Join Us This Monday!

South University students, you’re invited to a Financial Literacy Webinar: Budgeting & Money Management happening Monday, June 1 at 1 PM EST!

Whether you’re managing your finances for the first time or looking to build stronger money habits, this session will give you practical tools you can use right away.

Students who attend will learn how to:
• Create and manage a realistic budget
• Track spending and find ways to save
• Set short‑term and long‑term financial goals
• Understand needs vs. wants
• Build healthy saving habits
• Make smart banking decisions
• Avoid common financial mistakes

This webinar is designed to boost your financial confidence and help you plan for a successful future.

Hosted by Career Services & Alumni Relations, you don’t want to miss it!

📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 1 PM EST
📝 Register today, https://bit.ly/4x4NOlw

05/28/2026

🩺🤍 Graduation in Sight! 🤍🩺

Our Nursing students officially captured a special milestone with their white scrub pictures! 📸✨ Seeing everyone dressed in their white scrubs is a reminder of the dedication, sacrifice, and hard work that has brought them to this moment.

With only a few weeks left until graduation, the finish line is officially in view!

We are so proud of each of our future nurses and cannot wait to celebrate all they have accomplished. The journey has not been easy, but their passion, resilience, and commitment to patient care continue to shine every step of the way.

👏🏽🎉 Help us congratulate the BSN graduates as they prepare to walk across the stage and begin the next chapter of their nursing journey!

05/27/2026

💚 “We Wear Green For…” 💚

This Mental Health Awareness Month, our South University, Columbia students and faculty came together to share the personal reasons behind why they wear green and why mental health awareness matters to them.

Through compassion, advocacy, support, healing, hope, and human connection, this special reel highlights the voices and hearts of those dedicated to breaking stigma and supporting mental wellness within our communities and beyond.

Thank you to our students and faculty for courageously sharing your perspectives and for your passion in helping others. Together, we continue to remind others that mental health matters every single day. 💚

05/26/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month soon comes comes to a close, we are proud to spotlight one of our inspiring South University alumni making a meaningful impact in the counseling profession. 💙

Meet Laura Giraldo, a 2016 South University, West Palm Beach Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate whose journey from student to counselor, educator, private practice owner, consultant, and industry leader is nothing short of inspiring.✨

From supporting clients in diverse mental health settings to helping shape the future of counseling through leadership, mentorship, and education, Laura continues to make a difference in the lives of others every day. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact compassionate mental health professionals can have within their communities and beyond.

“Chase your dreams, and remember that a degree is not a race. Slow and steady gets you to the finish line.” — Laura Giraldo

Read more about Laura’s inspiring journey and leadership in the counseling field
➡️ https://bit.ly/4wNYlBe or ⬇️

Learn how South University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program helped Laura Giraldo become a private practice owner, educator, and leader.

05/25/2026

Today, South University honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸

On this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on the courage, selflessness, and dedication of those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy each day. We also extend our deepest appreciation to the military families and loved ones who carry their legacies forward.

May we never forget the true meaning of this day and the heroes who made it possible. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

South University was out in the community today at TWO incredible events we were proud to sponsor!

We were honored to support the Black Cowboy Festival and Weston Lake Beach Opening Day, both held right here in the Midlands. Our team spent the day celebrating culture, community, and connection … the very things that make Columbia feel like home.

For everyone who stopped by, thank you. We loved meeting you, sharing resources, and talking about how South University can help you reach your goals, whether you’re exploring new career paths, interested in nursing, or looking for a supportive place to begin your educational journey.

Proud to serve. Proud to sponsor. Proud to be part of this community. 💙

05/22/2026

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Celebrating the faces of compassion, courage, and commitment. Our Nursing Photo Day at South University, Columbia was a special reminder that behind every set of scrubs is a story filled with resilience, purpose, sacrifice, and heart. 💙🩺 🎞️🧡

📸 As graduation gets closer, we are so proud of these future nurses and all they have accomplished on their journey toward making a difference in the lives of others. The countdown is officially on, and we cannot wait to cheer them across the stage soon!

Thank you for choosing a profession rooted in care, service, and impact. Your future patients are lucky to have you. ✨

05/22/2026

Yesterday, students, faculty, and staff at South University, Columbia came together to remember the brave individuals who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Our Director of Admissions, David Lyles, led a meaningful moment of reflection and silence as the campus paused to honor the men and women whose courage and selflessness protect the freedoms we enjoy each day.

May we never forget that the opportunities we have today are built on the sacrifices of so many who came before us.

05/22/2026

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