10x digital INC awards digital marketing scholarship
January 17, 2023
10x digital INC is proud to announce Jonna Bishop as the winner of the 10x digital marketing scholarship for the Spring 2023 semester. This scholarship assists with living expenses, books…
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Carol Reeves, Executive Director of Just Say Something retires as Phillip Clark takes the helm
January 16, 2023
Carol Reeves, founding board member, has officially retired as CEO/Executive Director from Just Say Something, effective December 31, 2022. Since the mid 80’s, Mrs. Reeves has led the organization as…
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The Institute for Child Success to announce advocacy coalition’s early childhood common agenda for 2023-2024 legislative session
January 11, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, the Institute for Child Success, an early childhood organization, will gather other child-serving nonprofits and family advocates at the State House in Columbia, SC from 10:30-11:15…
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization awards Spring 2023 scholarship
January 9, 2023
The Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Organization announced the recipient of its Spring 2023 scholarship, Ellie Strong. This scholarship— in honor of the late Ted Rollins and his wife, Holly—is…
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The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee now accepting letters of intent for grants to benefit charitable organizations in Greenville County
January 4, 2023
The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, is accepting letters of intent between January 1-13, 2023 for grant applications. The Rose Ball Beneficiaries Committee determines recommended grants for funding in…
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Proactive MD, Bob Jones University partnership brings new approach to Advanced Primary Care
January 3, 2023
New Upstate Health Centers available to university educators and other local businesses Advanced Primary Care provider Proactive MD is launching two new Health Centers in the Upstate serving employees of…
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Furman to build inclusivity and belonging in STEM fields as part of $8.6 million HHMI grant
December 29, 2022
Furman University is part of a 15-school cohort that has been awarded $8.625 million by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for the purpose of creating a more inclusive environment for…
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Lander’s hooding ceremony recognizes graduate students’ journey of success
December 22, 2022
Earning a graduate degree for many students is an academic journey often fraught with uncertainty and resilience. For 74 graduate students who were awarded their degrees in Lander University’s recent…
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Academic Advisor (2 positions)
December 19, 2022
Academic Advisor (2 positions) University of South Carolina Upstate STA01770PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting…
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Academic Transfer Coordinator
December 19, 2022
Academic Transfer Coordinator University of South Carolina Upstate STA01773PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Academic Transfer Coordinator is responsible for advising, coaching, and providing academic interventions for college transfer students. This…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
December 19, 2022
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, December 16. Included were 350 registered participants (additional students graduated but did not participate), 9…
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Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety sign joint partnership agreement
December 14, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SC DPS) announced an innovative partnership in which SCC’s Giles Campus will become the new headquarters of South…
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Senior Director of Development (Program Mgr III)
December 14, 2022
In this challenging role, you will be supporting the FA – Foundation & Alumni department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following. Identify, cultivate…
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CBL State Savings Charitable Foundation supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
December 7, 2022CBL State Savings Charitable Foundation has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to increase outcomes for African American male students through a $2,500 gift in support of the African American…
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Dorchester’s Gail Hughes installed as SCSBA president
December 5, 2022
Gail Hughes, chair of the Dorchester School District Two’s (DSD2) Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…
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USC announces two new iCarolina Learning Labs coming to Laurens and Clinton communities
December 1, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced on Thursday (Dec. 1) that USC Palmetto College will launch two new Palmetto College iCarolina Learning Labs in the Clinton and Laurens communities. Both…
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Two upstate school leaders selected for statewide awards
November 30, 2022
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from the Upstate as the 2023 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year and the…
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USC research calls for long-term strategy to address teacher shortages
November 30, 2022
A University of South Carolina research team’s new report suggests that the state does not need another series of programs, but rather a new strategy, to truly change the future…
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City Releases draft redistricting map for public review
November 28, 2022
The City of Greenville has released a draft redistricting map, ahead of four scheduled drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed City redistricting plan. Guided…
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Burton earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Southern Historical Association
November 28, 2022
The Southern Historical Association has presented the 2022 John Hope Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Southern History to Vernon Burton, Clemson University’s Judge Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Professor of…
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Clemson lecturer uses toys to teach students about viruses
November 28, 2022
First, there was Ebola and Zika. Then COVID-19 and monkeypox. Now, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection that can cause serious illness in older adults…
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Developing a new source of clean energy with the universe’s most abundant element
November 28, 2022
Green energy is taking a step forward at Clemson University with new research that could help hasten the development of turbines that are fueled by hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant…
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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years
November 28, 2022
Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…
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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools
November 22, 2022
South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…
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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement
November 17, 2022
Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement University of South Carolina Upstate STA01670PO22 Spartanburg, SC Under the leadership of the Director of Housing and Residential Life, the Associate Director…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for summer programs and residential high school
November 17, 2022
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year and arts-immersive, overnight…
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First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management invest in South Carolina’s young artists
November 17, 2022
First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Wealth Management are donating $20,000 in support of the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities over the next two years. This multi-year…
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Associate Athletic Director for Development
November 17, 2022
Associate Athletic Director for Development University of South Carolina Upstate STA01674PO22 Spartanburg, SC Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Associate Athletic Director for…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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New twist on traditional holiday classic making Greenville debut at Upcountry History Museum
November 15, 2022
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the doors of the Upcountry History Museum will open to an ever-familiar story but the Greenville debut of an exclusive holiday favorite, “Nutcracker: The Exhibition.”…
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BJU to host 2022 Turkey Bowl
November 9, 2022
Bob Jones University will hold the annual Turkey Bowl, BJU’s intramural soccer championship, Saturday, Nov. 12, in Alumni Stadium. This year, the Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans will face the Beta…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new faculty staff endowment at First Annual Rick Teal Memorial Walk
November 9, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8th, Spartanburg Community College held the first annual Rick Teal Memorial Walk as part of its yearly internal giving campaign in support of the SCC Foundation, OneSCC.…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Bank of America and Mr. Arthur “Buddy” Rowley Wallace
November 9, 2022The Greenville Tech Foundation honored two major donors and highlighted their critical role in helping the college develop highly qualified students for local employment at the 2022 Champions for Student…
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Scholarship honors Newberry College’s first Black men’s basketball coach, AD
November 7, 2022
A new endowed scholarship will honor Newberry College’s first Black head men’s basketball coach and athletic director, William Grafton Young Jr. The scholarship’s benefactor wished to remain anonymous. Young served…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School educator named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
November 7, 2022
Chantal Haskell, an educator at Greenville Technical Charter High School in Greenville, SC, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 2, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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Tri-County extends zero-cost tuition through spring 2023
November 2, 2022
Tri-County Technical College is extending zero-cost tuition through the spring 2023 semester. “By continuing to offer zero-cost tuition, we can help students stay on track academically and meet the goals…
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Community Foundation honors Elizabeth Davis with Education Transformation Award
October 31, 2022
The Community Foundation of Greenville has awarded Furman University President Elizabeth Davis the Education Transformation Award in recognition of her deep commitment to improving higher education and student experiences. “Elizabeth…
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Converse University announces new 2022 – 2023 Board of Trustees
October 28, 2022
Converse University is pleased to welcome three new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Chris Cannon, Executive Chairman of Cannon Roofing Paul J. Coté of Spartanburg, SC, President/CEO at…
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USC streamlines logo, introduces new spirit mark
October 26, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced it will simplify its branding marks, focusing on its iconic tree-and-gates academic logo and introducing a USC spirit mark. The university also will sunset…
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Clemson University Teacher Residency Program wins Riley Institute statewide award
October 26, 2022
Clemson University Teacher Residency Program received the twelfth annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence during a celebration of South Carolina public education presented by Furman University’s Riley…
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The Original Six Foundation raises over $100,000 for South Carolina students
October 25, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) raised over $100,000 for educational programs that support South Carolina students in rural and underserved school districts. Two-hundred participants from businesses and organizations across…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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Harpool to head Newberry College online & graduate programs
October 24, 2022
Newberry College has announced that Dr. David Harpool has been appointed acting associate vice president for online and graduate programs. He succeeds Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows, who resigned last month.…
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BJU students awarded South Carolina Research Authority membership
October 24, 2022
Soil Economy LLC, an agricultural technology startup founded by Bob Jones University students, was recently admitted as a member of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA). Joe Simpson and Reagan Riddell, seniors majoring in…
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Just Say Something to benefit from Ink n Ivy, Silent and Live Auction
October 24, 2022
Just Say Something (JSS) would like to invite everyone to attend the “Let’s TACO ‘Bout A Great Cause” Event / Auction to benefit our Youth Impact Sports Program on Thursday,…
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Not Your Parents’ Shop Class
October 24, 2022
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host a program exploring Career and Technical Centers and the advancing reputation of…
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