NEWS

NEWBERRY, S.C. — Dr. Lindsy Boateng, associate professor of biology, is the College’s 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching award winner. Boateng was honored April 22 at an award banquet given by South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities.

"I am truly grateful to SCICU, their sponsors, and the selection committee for this excellent award. I thank God, family, and colleagues for all the support along the way,” said Boateng. “I look forward to continuing this journey together and trust that we will continue to make a positive impact!”

Boateng joined the Newberry faculty in 2018 with teaching experience as a graduate student instructor of introductory Biology courses and labs, and an adjunct professor of Biology and Earth Science courses. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, a master’s degree in cell and molecular biology, and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, all from the University of Wisconsin, La-Crosse. While earning her Ph.D., she focused her research on cancer cell invasion. 

In addition to receiving the SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award, Boateng has also been named interim dean of the College’s new Division of Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing, starting July 1.

“Dr. Boateng is a talented educator and was the perfect choice this year for the Excellence in Teaching award.  I also look forward to working with her as she takes on the dean role,” said Dr. Beth Hinga, vice president for academic affairs.

In this new leadership role, she plans to focus on maintaining and obtaining accreditation for the nursing and exercise science programs and work on funding proposals to support STEM programs. Other goals include forming more interdisciplinary connections across campus and partnerships with industries. 

“South Carolina is growing rapidly right now, and there are a lot of industries in the sciences that are really growing and kind of exploding around Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston,” said Boateng. “So I would love to connect with them and see how we can support the industries by preparing our students to be ready for the work world.”

To learn more about Newberry College’s sciences, mathematics, and nursing programs visit https://www.newberry.edu/academics/areas-of-study.


About the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.

Chartered by the State of South Carolina as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation in 1953, the South Carolina Independent College and Universities, Inc. (SCICU) is a charitable organization that is directed by a Board of Trustees composed of leading citizens representing a cross-section of the higher education, business, and civic leadership in South Carolina. SCICU represents 21 independent colleges and universities each with a unique historical, cultural, and in many instances, faith background. Included in the membership are five historically black colleges and universities.