higher education

“B” is for Boyce, James Pettigru (1827-1888). Minister, educator.

“B” is for Boyce, James Pettigru (1827-1888). Minister, educator.

“W “is for Woodrow, James (1828-1907). Scientist, educator, college president.

“C” is for Coastal Carolina University. Located in Horry County between Conway and Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution with more than 11,000 students.

“C” is for Coastal Carolina University. Located in Horry County between Conway and Myrtle Beach, Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution with more than 11,000 students.

“R” is for Russell, Donald Stewart (1906-1998). University president, governor, U.S. senator, jurist.

“R” is for Russell, Donald Stewart (1906-1998). University president, governor, U.S. senator, jurist.

This week we're speaking with Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, former president of Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC. This Kingstree native has had a long and distinguished academic career, earning his undergraduate degree at Claflin in 1965 and, eventually, becoming the first African American to earn a doctorate in mathematics from Dartmouth.

“M” is for Moore, Andrew Charles (1866-1928). Biologist, educator.

“M” is for Moore, Andrew Charles (1866-1928). Biologist, educator.