New assistant vice president for corporate partnerships looks to broaden Clemson relationships
March 29, 2018
Ann Marie Alexander, senior director of corporate and foundation relations for Clemson University’s development office, has been promoted to assistant vice president for strategic corporate partnerships. Angie Leidinger, Clemson’s vice…
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McCoy to direct Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics
March 28, 2018
William C. McCoy of Dekalb, Illinois, has joined Clemson University as director of the Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics. “After a national search, I am very excited that Bill McCoy…
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Bob Jones University approved for Air Force and Army ROTC
March 27, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today announced that, beginning with the fall 2018 semester, BJU students will have opportunity to apply for enrollment in Air Force or Army Reserve…
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Bob Jones University approved for Air Force and Army ROTC
March 27, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit today announced that, beginning with the fall 2018 semester, BJU students will have opportunity to apply for enrollment in Air Force or Army Reserve…
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Furman earns Gold rating for campus sustainability achievements
March 26, 2018
Furman University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking,…
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Jessica Blais to Lead Marketing, Communications at USC Upstate
March 26, 2018
Jessica Blais joins the staff of the University of South Carolina Upstate on March 26, 2018 as associate vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing. Blais will provide strategic leadership, oversight and…
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USC Upstate Discusses “Why Women’s History?” on Tuesday, March 27
March 26, 2018
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, the University of South Carolina Upstate is taking a deeper look at one of the most important academic…
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Jessica Blais to lead marketing, communications at USC Upstate
March 24, 2018
Jessica Blais joins the staff of the University of South Carolina Upstate on March 26, 2018 as associate vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing. Blais will lead the University’s marketing and…
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Stanford University Scholar-in-Residence Jeffery Ball to speak at Furman March 28
March 22, 2018
Global energy expert and former Wall Street Journal editor Jeffrey Ball will speak at Furman University Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His talk, “Sharp…
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Moryah Jackson named director of diversity education at Clemson
March 22, 2018
Clemson University is advancing its commitment to inclusive excellence with an emphasis on education. Moryah Jackson will lead the effort as director of diversity education in the Office of Inclusion and…
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Keynote speaker to focus on looking inward when facing diversity – March 22
March 21, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate will welcome more than 180 student teachers to campus Thursday, March 22, 2018 to participate in the School of Education’s Diversity Conference. The conference, now in…
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Smith Scholarships recipients
March 20, 2018Pendleton resident and former Tri-County Technical College Foundation board member Jim Smith and his wife, Marjorie, center, are longtime supporters of the College. Recently they met with Tri-County students who…
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Darby Scholarships recipients
March 20, 2018Mrs. Judy Darby of Anderson, pictured middle, and her late husband, Steve Darby, have given benevolently to the educational programs at Tri-County Technical College since 1994. Recently, Mrs. Darby met…
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Riley Institute at Furman receives grant to expand study of Montessori education
March 20, 2018The Riley Institute at Furman University has been selected to join a research team that will explore how Montessori education can advance the academic and social-emotional development of children. Funded…
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Furman University offers new Master of Science Degree
March 20, 2018
Furman University is launching a Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (MS-CEM) this summer. The new degree program aims to narrow the gap between community health and the resources…
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Donation from retired Cryovac executive breaks record for Clemson University chemical engineering
March 15, 2018
A retired Greenville executive who has donated to organizations ranging from the Peace Center to First Presbyterian Church is turning his philanthropic attention to Clemson University, where he is providing…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies partners with Upstate SC Alliance
March 14, 2018
Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has established a partnership with Upstate SC Alliance, the regional economic development organization representing the 10-county northwestern corner of South Carolina. As an investor…
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USC Upstate presents The Global South: A Summit on the Changing Face of the Upstate – March 20
March 14, 2018
The Upstate region is becoming increasingly diverse and the University of South Carolina Upstate is committed to explore and celebrate the ways our local lives intersect with the wider world.…
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Clemson research foundation names executive director
March 14, 2018
A seasoned business executive and product-development professional has been tapped to lead the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF). As CURF executive director, Chris Gesswein is charged with commercializing innovative Clemson…
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Key source of auto industry talent wins rare honor
March 14, 2018A professor who is based in Greenville and plays a key role in supplying the automotive industry with engineers is bringing home an honor that goes to a small percentage…
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Greenville Technical College opens third Student Veterans Center with gift from Lockheed Martin
March 13, 2018Greenville Technical College opened a third Student Veterans Center as a place where veterans can gather, study, and feel part of a supportive community. The centers are made possible through…
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Spinx to create new Regional Learning Center at Trident Technical College
March 13, 2018
SPINX, a S.C.-based convenience store and gas retailer with nearly 80 locations and 45 car washes across the state, is pleased to announce that it has established a new Regional…
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USC Upstate offers 12 Foreign Language Classes for personal, professional enrichments
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in 12 foreign languages this spring in non-credit personal enrichment courses. Classes start the week of April 2, 2018 and…
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USC Upstate holds Fresh Check Day
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 on the patio outside the Sansbury Campus Life Center.…
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Nursing graduate funds scholarship at Greenville Technical College
March 12, 2018
Jeff West and Steve Horler have donated $50,136.66 to Greenville Technical College to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students enrolled in the college’s Nursing Program. The first award will…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds board members
March 12, 2018
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. Sam Erwin of Iberia Bank serves as…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees and distinguished SC public school graduates
March 12, 2018
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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Nobel laureate to speak at Clemson
March 12, 2018
Renowned chemist Robert H. Grubbs, who won a Nobel prize for unlocking the door for new customizable polymers and other advanced materials, will speak at Clemson University April 11. The…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Tri-County alumni, past and present, invited to reconnect at April 6 Grad Fest
March 5, 2018
Recent Tri-County Technical College graduates will have an opportunity to engage with other alumni, past and present, at Grad Fest, a celebratory class reunion event set for Friday, April 6,…
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USC Upstate School of Education completes CAEP accreditation visit
March 5, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate announced that its School of Education has completed its self-study and accreditation visit through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Sarah-Hunt Barron,…
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Furman student named University Innovations Fellow by Stanford University Design School
March 5, 2018Furman University sophomore Natalie Tikhonovsky has been named a University Innovation Fellow by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. She is the daughter of Sergey and Oksana Tikhonovsky…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove to kick off Governor’s School for the Arts’ new guest artist series
March 1, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities has announced a new program that will bring world-renowned artists to Greenville for free public events and educational opportunities.…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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Dr. Jackie Blakley honored with 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award
February 28, 2018
Dr. Jackie Blakley, dean of the Business and Public Services Division at Tri-County Technical College, has been honored with the 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award for her service and support…
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Jennifer Hulehan receives A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award
February 28, 2018
Jennifer Hulehan’s creative efforts in redesigning developmental course offerings to improve retention and student success earned her the esteemed A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award. Hulehan, who leads…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Dr. Kathryn Hix of Greenville Technical College selected as Cowan Award winner
February 26, 2018
Dr. Kathryn Hix, an assistant professor of English at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Cowan Award. The award, presented by the Two-Year…
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Furman University hosts third annual Bell Tower Ball
February 26, 2018Furman University recently presented awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on Saturday, February 24. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the…
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Wofford students conducting Creative Activity Workshops for older adults
February 26, 2018
Students from Wofford College will conduct a series of Creative Activity Workshops for older adults – age 55 and older – starting Wednesday, Feb. 28, at a new location, the Spartanburg…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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The Community Foundation of Greenville awards Legacy Early College Elementary School $45,000
February 22, 2018Scholars and members of the Legacy Early College leadership staff met with representatives of the Community Foundation to receive a $45,000 educational grant. Legacy Early College Elementary School…
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USC Upstate Brighter Future Conference offers outstanding speakers addressing the current issues in child abuse and prevention
February 21, 2018
With Upstate South Carolina having the highest rates in the state of maltreatment reports, investigations, alternative responses and removal to foster care, the need for expert training in child welfare…
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