Clemson graduate student receives NASA SC Space Grant Fellowship for battery research
October 10, 2023
NASA is on the quest for a better battery — one that is lighter, longer lasting and able to survive the extreme temperatures found in space — and a Clemson…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at National SHRM Conference
October 9, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at The Society for Human Resources Management’s national conference this November. Parker plans to share her expertise…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Kelly Jewett of Byrnes High School
October 9, 2023The Spartanburg Science Center celebrated 45 years of STEM Enrichment in Spartanburg County at the Chapman Cultural Center last night with the Inaugural STEM Educator of the Year Awards, a…
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Jeff Smith ’92 joins PC as alumni engagement coordinator
October 5, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Jeff Smith ’92 has returned to his alma mater as the new alumni engagement coordinator. Smith, who previously served in PC’s Office of Advancement as a major…
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$300,000 NSF MRI Grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
October 5, 2023
Grant adds computing resources and expands MERCURY’s reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions, underrepresented students George C. Shields of Furman University, Maria A. Gomez of Mount Holyoke College and Carol A. Parish of the University…
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Clemson University researchers receive $17.5 million from CDC to strengthen outbreak detection and response
October 3, 2023
Researchers in the Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences have received $17.5 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to inform and improve outbreak detection and…
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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
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Governor’s School honors children of the Holocaust through The Butterfly Project
October 3, 2023
Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…
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Historic Converse Residential Hall transformed
September 25, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends,…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to host Community Shabbat Dinner
September 25, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation is inviting the entire community this November to take part in a traditional dinner centered on coming together and strengthening friendships. The Community Shabbat Dinner will…
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U.S. Department of Education awards $10 Million to S.C. Department of Education to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities
September 21, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration as part of its Pathways to Partnerships innovative model…
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Five South Carolina Schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
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South Carolina’s top research institutions collaborate to advance comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease research, medical discoveries and education
September 21, 2023As part of a statewide effort to address Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias more effectively and with the help of $10 million in legislative funding, Clemson University, the Medical…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at DisruptHR Greenville event
September 21, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at the upcoming DisruptHR Greenville event hosted by Anderson University’s College of Business. Kamber plans to share…
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Teen Girls’ interest in non-medical STEM careers remains virtually unchanged from five years ago
September 20, 2023
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
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Tri-County Technical College and Anderson University announce new transfer program
September 19, 2023
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and Anderson University (AU) signed an articulation agreement today (Sept. 19) outlining a new transfer program that will support students who are looking to advance their…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
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Furman first-year experience among top-20 in US News rankings
September 18, 2023
Furman University again ranked among the best universities in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, which were released today. Overall, the university ranked…
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Bob Jones University Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2024
September 18, 2023
In its 2024 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report again recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. BJU’s rankings have consistently improved each of…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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Lander names Robyn Hoffman to lead University Advancement, Lander Foundation
September 13, 2023
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Following an extensive national search, Lander University has announced that seasoned philanthropy executive Robyn Hoffman has been selected as the institution’s next Vice President for University Advancement…
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Greenville Tech Foundation awarded three-year grant from United Way of Greenville County
September 13, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced today it has been awarded annual funding from United Way of Greenville County as part of the organization’s 2024-2026 community investments. The grant will have…
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Bowdre Consulting presents “Boarding School Connect”
September 13, 2023
Bowdre Consulting, a full-service educational consulting firm, announces an upcoming event designed to provide students and families with valuable insight into the world of boarding school education. Boarding School Connect…
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S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment
September 12, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…
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Local elementary school wins $20K learning garden grant
September 11, 2023Monarch Elementary School in Simpsonville won a $20,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to create a comprehensive, hands-on, interactive learning garden and classroom space. Trees, shrubs, and flowers will be planted to help create…
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Clemson architecture students garner three national awards for environmentally sustainable design
September 11, 2023
For the seventh year in a row, Clemson Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students were named among the winners of the American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership…
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S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment
September 8, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients
September 7, 2023
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
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Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College
September 6, 2023
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…
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Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more foster youth
September 1, 2023Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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New workforce development program announced, training center opened
August 29, 2023
Officials from Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), Honor Health Career Programs (HHCP) and HMR Veterans Services, Inc. (HMRVSI), announced a new workforce development program today (August 18) aimed at addressing a…
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Greenville Technical College Dean Michelle Byrd leads ACBSP as Board Chair
August 25, 2023
Michelle Byrd, dean of the School of Business and Computer Technology at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed 2023-24 chair of the board of directors for the Accreditation Council for…
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Upcountry History Museum presents stories stitched in the seams
August 23, 2023
There’s an art to storytelling and in “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom – The Civil War Narrative Quilts of Vera P. Hall,” the stories are literally stitched in the seams…
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David Shi’s $1 million gift builds on a legacy of sustainability at Furman University
August 23, 2023
More than a decade after stepping down in 2010, Furman University President Emeritus David E. Shi ’73 “couldn’t be more pleased” to see the school’s national acclaim for the sustainability…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives a $75,000 grant from the Truist Foundation for Greenville Technical College’s African American Male Scholars Initiative
August 23, 2023
The Truist Foundation is providing a grant in the amount of $75,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the expansion of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) program. Established…
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Converse University announces new 2023-2024 Trustees
August 17, 2023Converse University welcomed five new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Dawn C. Davis Deck ’99, Executive Director of Local Initiatives Support Corporation Upstate SC Kim Varnadoe Kent ’97,…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Finalists for Inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards
August 16, 2023
As Spartanburg County welcomes teachers back to school, the Spartanburg Science Center surprised seven educators with news that they were the district finalists for the inaugural STEM Educator of the…
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KIND of the Upstate hosting back to school event
August 15, 2023
Upstate families are welcomed to a back-to-school event featuring snow cones, face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts that will include jewelry designing and more. KIND of the Upstate’s Third…
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Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers
August 14, 2023
Greenville Police will add six additional School Resource Officers to city schools this year, funded with a $1.5 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The grant…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know announces Fall speaking engagements
August 14, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be educating thousands of people this Fall across the Southeast about how they can improve their recruiting and retaining efforts of young professionals talent.…
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SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax aims to help students learn about state taxes
August 10, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR’s new Teacher’s Guide to SC Individual Income Tax will help middle and high school students learn the basics of South Carolina Individual Income…
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Bank of America is reaffirming its commitment to the African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
August 9, 2023
Bank of America, a long-standing supporter of the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI) at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering academic success within the African…
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Greenville Jewish Federation honors nonprofits and Teen Program grads
August 9, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of 16 Upstate teens who spent the past year learning about philanthropy, engaging with our aging population, and raising money to…
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Executive Assistant
August 8, 2023
Executive Assistant University of South Carolina Upstate STA01013PO23 Spartanburg, SC Provide administrative support for the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services and admissions staff. Assists with technology and communication with prospective…
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Clemson Libraries new CU-ICAR branch wins SAE International competition
August 8, 2023
The branch library at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is less than a year old, but it is already making a difference for automotive engineering students…
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Riley Institute at Furman announces 2023-24 afterschool Policy Fellows
August 7, 2023
The White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship creates opportunities for a nationwide network of leaders to harness their collective expertise to expand and improve afterschool and summer learning programming. The White-Riley-Peterson (WRP) Policy…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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