Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 4, 2019
The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Awards for…
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South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019
The ACT® released assessment data for 2019 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school graduates’ average composite score increased from 18.0 in 2018 to 18.6 in 2019. Additionally, 24% of graduates…
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Peace Center launches Season of Giving Book Nook benefiting classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools
November 1, 2019
As part of its ongoing literacy initiative, the Peace Center announces a community-wide Season of Giving book drive to benefit elementary classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools. Everyone in…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Clemson Ph.D. student earns Hitachi fellowship for her work to make large batteries more efficient
October 31, 2019
Clemson University Ph.D. student Allison Domhoff has received a $25,000 Hitachi High Technologies Electron Microscopy Fellowship to support research aimed at making energy grid-scale batteries more efficient and cost-effective. Domhoff,…
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Wofford College hosts fourth annual Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum this weekend
October 30, 2019
The fourth annual SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), a collaborative project of the membership of the Southern Conference, is scheduled this weekend – Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3…
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Ham Hudson honored with Tri-County’s Order of Merit
October 29, 2019
Tri-County Technical College honored recently-retired Commission member and Seneca resident William H. (Ham) Hudson (at podium with his family) with the highest award given by the College’s nine-member Commission. President…
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US Engine Valve named Philanthropist of the Year
October 29, 2019
The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named US Engine Valve the recipient of its 2019 Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious honor reserved for…
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Tri-County’s success is due to strong relationships with community partners, President Galen DeHay tells audience at Annual Report Event
October 29, 2019
The successes of Tri-County Technical College over the past year are a testament to the power of the strong relationships and partnerships the College shares with business, industry, and educators…
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Submissions sought for 5th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 29, 2019Submissions are sought for the February 2020 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Greenville Tech students and professor capture criminal justice awards
October 25, 2019Assistant Professor Cassie Walls and five of her students, representing the Criminal Justice program at Greenville Technical College, received the overall conference trophy at the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda…
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Stratos Aviation Flight School recognized for flight training excellence by national association
October 23, 2019Stratos Aviation Flight School has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Distinguished Flight School for its high standard of accomplishment in…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 23, 2019
Thirty interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2019
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…
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Wofford breaks ground on new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
October 22, 2019
Wofford College broke ground today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2019) on its new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies, named in honor of longtime college supporters J. Harold and Delores Wilson Chandler.…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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Sensor research underscores Clemson University’s leadership in technology for extreme environments
October 21, 2019
Clemson University researchers are developing three new sensors designed to withstand two of humanity’s harshest environments, the intense heat inside power plants and the tremendous pressure at the bottom of…
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Scholarship named for Spartanburg chiropractor John H. Porter, Jr.
October 18, 2019Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero (center) and faculty member Dr. John H. Porter, Jr. (right), present Charles Thomas Tucker, III (left) with the college’s first Porter Scholarship. Local…
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Sylvan Learning Center awards teacher of the month
October 18, 2019
Karen Weinberg has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Weinberg began her involvement with the Sylvan’s Greenville location in March of 2014. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree…
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Clemson rises in national rankings of America’s best architecture and design schools
October 16, 2019
The School of Architecture at Clemson University has been named one of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by DesignIntelligence. In addition, three Clemson faculty members were named among only 29…
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2019 Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Begins Friday
October 16, 2019
Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, takes place October 18-20 & 25-27. Event hours are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 3…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics to host open house for prospective students
October 16, 2019
The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting a Preview Day for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Dr. Warren Cook receives lifetime achievement award
October 16, 2019
The South Carolina chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (SCACDA) presented Dr. Warren Cook, director of choral activities at Bob Jones University, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the…
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Fluor Foundation scholarships help Quick Jobs students
October 16, 2019The Fluor Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to be used as scholarship assistance for students participating in the Quick Jobs with a Future program. The Quick…
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Clemson field tours to show alternatives to using invasive species for erosion control
October 15, 2019While most born below the Mason-Dixon line are quite familiar with the notorious plant known as “the vine that ate the South,” fewer are aware of the cautionary tale kudzu…
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Cherith Norman Chalet named 2019 Alumnus of the Year
October 14, 2019
Cherith Norman Chalet, a 1998 Bob Jones University graduate, was recognized as the 2019 Alumnus of the Year at BJU’s Homecoming Kickoff Ceremony Friday, Oct. 11, in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium.…
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Larry Smith joins Tri-County Technical College’s Commission
October 11, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Commissioners welcomed a new member to the governing board at a bi-monthly meeting October 7. Larry A. Smith, retired plant manager for Schneider Electric in Seneca, attended…
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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
October 11, 2019Left to Right: Dr. Keith Miller, president, Greenville Technical College; Mike Fox, Greenville site director and general manager, Lockheed Martin; Duff Bruce, Jolley Foundation trustee; Jolley Christman, Jolley Foundation trustee;…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces Upstate Hospitality Award winners
October 10, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the winners for the 7th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the…
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RPM Foundation supports scholarships for Auto Body Repair students through gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
October 9, 2019Six Auto Body Repair students at Greenville Technical College have received $1,000 scholarships thanks to a gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The support comes from the RPM Foundation, which…
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The Charter Institute at Erskine experiment is working: SC Report Card data shows charter school growth
October 8, 2019
In 2017, the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) was established by Erskine College as a charter school authorizer to improve public education across the state of South Carolina. After only…
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Tri-County’s Medical Assisting Program granted full, continuing accreditation by CAAHEP
October 8, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Medical Assisting program has been granted full, continuing accreditation through fall 2028 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This is the maximum…
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Greenville Technical College receives OSHA grant to improve construction training
October 8, 2019
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected as a recipient of a $111,885 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grant Program award. Recipients of these grants deliver…
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Public Education Partners hires Schumacher to serve as CEO
October 8, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP), Greenville County’s only nonprofit focused solely on improving K–12 public education, has hired Catherine Schumacher to serve as President & CEO, effective November 4, 2019. “PEP…
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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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Clemson experts explain drought protection measures for forages and livestock
October 7, 2019Drought has South Carolina livestock farms in its grips, but Clemson University experts offer advice for cattle owners to protect their investments. “Drought conditions can have severe impacts on cattle,”…
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Hubbell Lighting Creates Endowed Scholarship Fund at Greenville Technical College
October 7, 2019
Greenville-based Hubbell Lighting, one of the largest lighting manufacturers in North America, has pledged $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to establish a new advanced manufacturing and engineering-related endowed scholarship…
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Civil engineers see ‘huge progress’ in mass timber as new building opens at Clemson University
October 7, 2019
Michael Stoner was sitting in the Clemson University building where he helped conduct some of the nation’s first research into mass timber, when Graham Montgomery walked in and set a…
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Rexroth awards first recipient of the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship
October 4, 2019
Tom Vasavong, an Electronics Engineering student, was recently selected for the Bosch Rexroth Endowed Scholarship at Greenville Technical College. With more than 40 other students considered, Vasavong was selected for…
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euphoria announces 2019 Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown winner
October 3, 2019
Greenville County Schools and euphoria presented by Lexus named Nathaniel Kingdom, a student at the Donaldson Career Center, the winner of the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Throwdown. Kingdom wowed the…
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Three programs named finalists for Riley Institute’s WhatWorksSC Award
October 2, 2019
The Riley Institute at Furman University® has announced the three finalists for the 2019 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC™ Award, which celebrates promising education initiatives that are improving outcomes for…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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PEP launches unique website to track public education data
October 1, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP) is pleased to announce the launch of InformEdsc.org (Inform Ed SC), an interactive website where state and local leaders, parents and other members of the community…
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PEP continues to grow, hires two new staff
October 1, 2019
Public Education Partners (PEP) is proud to announce the addition of two new staff positions, Carol Beard as Program Associate and Michelle Rash as Community Organizer. “PEP’s new strategic plan…
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BJU celebrates homecoming and Family Weekend
September 30, 2019
Bob Jones University invites the Greenville community to Homecoming and Family Weekend Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10 – 12, on the BJU campus. “Homecoming and Family Weekend is one of…
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Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 27, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…
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South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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New event series to connect industry with Clemson University research
September 25, 2019
A new series of events seeks to grow and enhance collaborations between the Clemson University research enterprise and industry. The Innovation Series for Partnering Industry with the Research Enterprise (INSPIRE)…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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