2021-2022 Educators
September 23, 2021
Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit this link to review and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected] for any additional inquires. LAURENS SCHOOL…
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Just Say Something kicks off October with the 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K Run
September 22, 2021
It is that time of the year again! Just Say Something is starting off the month of October with our 5th annual Red Ribbon 5K. Join us on Saturday, October…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 20, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Clemson University to play key role in ground-breaking dementia research funded through National Institutes of Health Grant
September 20, 2021
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging has awarded a grant of $44.3 million in expected funds over five years for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT)…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Greenville Technical College invited to join program that identifies and addresses barriers to student success
September 20, 2021Greenville Technical College is part of The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice’s first #RealCollege Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC), which includes 27 institutions of higher education across the country.…
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Lt. Governor & community leaders open new Student Learning Center
September 16, 2021
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette joined Greenville Technical College and other community leaders at Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) to cut the ribbon for the new Student Learning Center (SLC)…
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Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg celebrates seven years
September 14, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Spartanburg is celebrating its seventh anniversary of serving the academic needs of families in the greater Spartanburg area. During the month of September, Sylvan Learning of…
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Clemson remains top public university, leads State of South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2021
Clemson University was once again ranked as one of the top public universities in the country according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report ranking of 381 national universities.…
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UofSC retains top spots for first-year student experience, international business
September 13, 2021
Also gains new undergraduate rankings in latest U.S. News report The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience of any public college in the country, according to…
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Furman climbs in US News ranking, voted ‘Most Innovative’ fifth straight year
September 13, 2021For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University is one of the “Most Innovative Schools” among national liberal arts colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best…
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BJU expanding School of Education
September 9, 2021
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that the BJU School of Education is expanding its name to the School of Education and Human Services to better reflect its growing academic…
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Amber Govero named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month
September 9, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville has named Amber Govero its August Teacher of the Month. Govero earned her bachelor’s degree from Anderson University in 2014 and her master’s in education…
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Lander alumnus Leon Lott earns national, state honors
September 8, 2021Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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SCC Foundation announces gift to the School of Horticulture
August 30, 2021Spartanburg Community College horticulture students now have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year project focusing on ecology and environmental stewardship thanks to a generous gift to the SCC Foundation…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston
August 25, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
August 24, 2021Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon on August 24, 2021 on a new concept in student services made possible by a donation from a graduate who wanted to pay her…
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Sue Dacus honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 23, 2021
Sue Dacus earned the highest award given to staff at Tri-County Technical College at an annual fall convocation. Dacus, who serves as senior data analyst focusing on veterans affairs, received…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Creating A Safer Upstate will host online back to school workshop series on public safety issues
August 17, 2021
Creating A Safer Upstate, an initiative of Ten at the Top has announced a four session virtual workshop series called “Beyond the Shield: Perceptions, Realities & Community Concerns Around ‘Hot…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new College Transition Program
August 12, 2021
August 16 is the first day of the new academic year at Spartanburg Community College and it’s also the start of a new College Transition Program designed to strengthen partnerships…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses
August 9, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
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New faces on Board at NEXT High School
August 6, 2021NEXT High School, in their constant pursuit of, and dedication to, a student-focused and innovative approach to education, has been working tirelessly to recruit the best talent. They are excited…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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Greenville Technical College engineering students can now seamlessly transfer to The Citadel after two years, to complete four-year undergraduate degrees
August 4, 2021
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for (non-cadet) students who want to elevate their two-year program to a full,…
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Fifty-five complete Doctor of Chiropractic program at Sherman College
July 30, 2021Fifty-five students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The college’s 140th and 141st…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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The NEXT School hosts free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinics
July 28, 2021
The NEXT School, a South Carolina public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), is gearing up for the…
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Greenville Technical College strengthens commitment to learner success with Quality Matters membership
July 26, 2021
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has joined Quality Matters (QM) — the international leader for quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. Membership, which includes 1,500 organizations,…
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Greenville Technical College student selected as 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
July 26, 2021
David O’Quinn, a Greenville Technical College student majoring in Graphic Design, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field – August 3rd
July 26, 2021The Greenville Drive, BMW, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday, August 3. After executing a successful “virtual” format…
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AT&T supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
July 21, 2021AT&T is helping with closing the gap in student connectivity through a $15,000 contribution to support the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). The contribution, given through the Greenville Tech…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers
July 21, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…
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BJU unanimously approved as member of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
July 21, 2021
Bob Jones University was unanimously approved as a member of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) by the Board of Trustees Tuesday, July 21, 2021. The SCICU board includes the…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Julie Eddy named chief of staff at Greenville Technical College
July 12, 2021
Julie Eddy has been named chief of staff to the president at Greenville Technical College (GTC). In this role, she works as strategic advisor to Dr. Keith Miller and the…
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The NEXT School appoints new Chief Executive Officer
July 12, 2021
The NEXT School, a public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), announces that its board of directors has…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 11, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation generates resources of all kinds by building and strengthening partnerships…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Laurens 55 is Hiring
July 9, 2021Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit our job posting link (https://laurens55.tedk12.com/hire) to see an updated list and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected]…
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