NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 6 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Mourns the Passing of President Maurice William Scherrens Newberry, S.C. -- It is with deep sadness that the Newberry College Board of Trustees announces the passing of President Maurice W. "Morrie" Scherrens. He died peacefully at his home this morning, surrounded by his wife and family, after a battle with illness. President Scherrens served Newberry College since 2012 with passion, vis more PR