Posts by Summer Dickson
MOA Architecture announces Reggie Stewart as Project Manager and promotes Gail Pasley to Office Manager
March 31, 2026
MOA Architecture has announced the addition of Reggie Stewart as Project Manager and the promotion of Gail Pasley to Office Manager, growing the firm’s leadership in project execution and operational…
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Phillis Wheatley Community Center names new Executive Director
May 23, 2025
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) announced the appointment of Mae D. Jones, PhD, MBA, FLMI as its new executive director. Jones brings a distinguished background in nonprofit leadership, operations,…
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Phillis Wheatley Community Center adds staff, elects new board officers
March 18, 2025
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) announced the election of new officers to its board of directors and the addition of two staff members. As the center continues its mission…
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Licensures for lawfully present workforce will boost S.C. economy, help solve workforce shortages
April 4, 2024
Allowing 5,500 legally authorized workers in South Carolina to be eligible for professional and occupational licenses could add up to $67.7 million additional economic output to the state economy and…
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Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event
March 12, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…
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Lowcountry leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025
December 12, 2023
Twelve Lowcountry leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…
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Midlands leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025
December 12, 2023
Two Midlands leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…
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Upstate leaders selected for Liberty Fellowship Class of 2025
December 12, 2023
Five Upstate leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2025. The Fellowship brings together a small group of established leaders with a wide range of thought, professions, geographic…
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Midlands leaders become Liberty Fellows, join statewide and global networks
October 19, 2023
Four Midlands leaders have completed the requirements to become Liberty Fellows. They now join a diverse and interconnected group of 330 leaders in the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Network and…
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Lowcountry leaders become Liberty Fellows, join statewide and global networks
October 19, 2023Six Lowcountry leaders have completed the requirements to become Liberty Fellows. They now join diverse and interconnected groups of 330 leaders in the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Network and 3,000…
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Upstate leaders become Liberty Fellows, join statewide and global networks
October 18, 2023Six Upstate leaders have completed the requirements to become Liberty Fellows. They now join a diverse and interconnected group of 330 leaders in the Liberty Fellowship South Carolina Network and…
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Mayes, McCarroll, Norris and Riley to be honored Oct. 16 at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
September 5, 2023
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center in Greenville will induct Clyde Mayes, John McCarroll, Xanthene Norris and Richard W. Riley into the center’s Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on…
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Greenville youth learn ballet skills at Phillis Wheatley Community Center
August 8, 2023
Eleven students had the opportunity to learn ballet at Phillis Wheatley Community Center over the summer. Instructors from International Ballet provided two free ballet classes per week at the center…
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New nonprofit provides architecture resources for youth and young professionals
May 3, 2023
ARKITEX is a new nonprofit organization providing resources and guidance to youth and young professionals pursuing a career in architecture. Founded by MOA Architecture Inc. CEO and architect Michael Allen,…
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Liberty Fellowship Accepting New Nominations Through July 1
March 7, 2023
Liberty Fellowship is accepting new nominations for its 17th Class of Fellows. The online nomination form is available at libertyfellowshipsc.org/nominate through July 1. “We are excited to kick off the…
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MOA Architecture, Inc. adds retail studio director
December 6, 2022
MOA Architecture, Inc. (MOA) has named Larry Moore as its retail studio director. Moore has more than seven years of experience in architecture as a director and project manager. “I…
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J.E.B. Wilson receives McNulty Catalyst Fund for Liberty Fellowship impact project
February 7, 2022
Fifth-generation farmer J.E.B. Wilson has been named a 2022 McNulty Foundation Catalyst Fund recipient for his Liberty Fellowship impact project, SC AgriWellness. Wilson partnered with stakeholders to create the program,…
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Karee White joins Liberty Fellowship as Chief Advancement Officer
January 27, 2022
Karee White, a higher education executive and native of South Carolina, has been named Liberty Fellowship’s first Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). In her new role, White leads the comprehensive philanthropic…
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MOA Architecture receives Social Justice Award from AIA South Carolina
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) presented Michael Allen, AIA, founder and CEO of MOA Architecture, the 2021 Social Justice Award during the annual meeting…
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Liberty Fellowship selects new class
December 7, 2021
Twenty South Carolina leaders have been selected for Liberty Fellowship’s Class of 2023. Following the successful completion of five, multi-day seminars in the U.S. and abroad and individual leadership projects,…
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Industrial Project Innovation jumps to No. 106 on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list
August 30, 2021
Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) rose to No. 106 in its second year on the annual Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. The ranking is an increase of 831 spots from…
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Priscilla Singleton named COO of MOA Architecture, Inc.
April 27, 2021
MOA Architecture, Inc. (MOA) has named Priscilla Singleton its chief operating officer. A registered architect in Georgia and South Carolina, Singleton is a 23-year veteran in the architecture field and…
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Liberty Fellowship accepting nominations for the Class of 2023
March 10, 2021
Liberty Fellowship is accepting online nominations through July 1 for its 16th Class of Fellows. “We look forward to receiving nominations from across the state and announcing the new class…
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Liberty Fellows receive funding from McNulty Foundation for COVID-19 response
June 16, 2020Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
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