Greetings from Institutional Advancement

As I enter my fourth year at Newberry College, the good news keeps coming. Just recently, the most exciting news was the result of a recent economic impact study by Lilly Consulting Group. It details the estimated $98.1 million impact Newberry College has on the Midlands economy, which you will learn more about in this issue. These results show that Newberry College is a significant economic player in the region.

South Carolina is a very business-friendly state and is experiencing historic economic activity. In January, the Department of Commerce released its 2022 industry recruitment results, showing a total capital investment of $10.27 billion. In addition, investments in rural areas of South Carolina, like Newberry, increased 30% in the last five years

The College’s positive trajectory and our impact on the local economy are due in no small part to the visionary leadership of President Scherrens and the support of our outstanding alumni, some of whom own their own businesses contributing to the economy. Another crucial factor in Newberry College’s success is the corporate partnerships that support our mission. Long gone are the days when companies supported the local college simply because it was the right thing to do. Now, it is crucial for them to see the benefits of a partnership.

In my years of experience at five different higher education institutions, I’ve noticed several key reasons why businesses become corporate supporters of their local college or university, including Newberry College. First, it creates marketing and advertising opportunities while serving the campus and community. For example, our new partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union will provide critical financial services to our students, faculty and staff. In turn, Newberry College is helping to create new members and generate awareness for the credit union. Second, it allows businesses to invest in education and a flourishing campus, such as our partnership with Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. Third, it can serve as a tool for employee recruitment, workforce development, and a source of research from faculty.

As you read through these pages of Dimensions, we hope you will take pride in being a part of the Newberry College family and in your role in the success of our campus and our community. Through the support of our alumni, friends, and corporate partners, we are accomplishing great things together. If you are interested in a partnership with our College, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Institutional.Advancement@newberry.edu.

Our love, our faith, our loyalty,

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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