Chief Medical Officer joins PC’s new PA Studies program
February 20, 2018
Dr. Gregory Mappin has served as Self Regional Healthcare’s chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for the last 12 years and as a thoracic surgeon for the…
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GSSM to Host INSIDE GSSM STEM Education Day – February 24
February 20, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its annual INSIDE GSSM STEM education day for students and families from across the state. When: Saturday, February 24,…
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Furman Education Professor Paul L. Thomas co-edits new collection of essays
February 19, 2018
Furman Department of Education professor Paul L. Thomas has co-edited a new collection of essays, Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America(Brill/Sense). The collection is co-edited by Christian Z.…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 19, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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Wofford equestrian team to co-host, compete Saturday- College co-hosting Tryon competition with Furman, Converse
February 19, 2018
Wofford College’s equestrian team will co-host and compete Saturday, Feb. 24, in a collegiate competition at the FENCE Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C. Co-hosting the event with Wofford are Furman University…
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A Higher Opportunity- New video showcase promising career choices for local students in Laurens County
February 19, 2018
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) recently partnered with both Laurens County School Districts, as well as the City of Laurens and the City of Clinton, on an exciting new…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 15, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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Pamela Steinke named vice provost at USC Upstate
February 15, 2018
Effective April 16, Dr. Pamela Steinke will begin serving as vice provost and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate where she will oversee the…
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Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College among ten selected nationwide for Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
February 14, 2018
Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award for her outstanding work to impact the culture at her institution. For the…
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Lifelong Learning at Wofford set for spring term
February 14, 2018
If your iPhone still mystifies you, if you’d like to learn more about your health and preventing illness or if you’d like to explore Asia without leaving the U.S., then…
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Shoestring Players shed light with ‘Post-Electric’ play
February 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s Shoestring Players will present “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” from March 1-4 in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center at 170 Gramling Drive on campus. The play by…
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Clemson University names Emily Watrous to lead human resources office
February 14, 2018
Clemson University alumna Emily Watrous of Greenville will join her alma mater as chief human resources officer March 5. In this position, she also will serve as a member of…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 13, 2018
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is again offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce…
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Furman University Provost receives major award from research corportation
February 13, 2018
Furman University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost George Shields is one of three professors from across the nation to be named a 2018 Cottrell Scholar TREE Award recipient.…
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Clemson Extension announces spring Master Pond Manager course
February 13, 2018
Registration is under way for Clemson Extension’s Spring 2018 Master Pond Manager program, which will run online from late March through May, with field days held in the Charleston area…
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Clemson announces workshop for foodies who want to safely sell food
February 12, 2018Foodies who have a recipe that’s all the rave and who are considering safely producing and selling food can get the help they need from the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service.…
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REFLECTIONS world language teachers’ workshop to attract South Carolina teachers to USC Upstate
February 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is proud to present the REFLECTIONS: World Language Teachers’ Workshop on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Sansbury…
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Dr. Jessica Minor named School of Health Professions interim dean
February 12, 2018
Dr. Jessica Minor of the Bob Jones University biology faculty has been named interim dean of BJU’s newly announced School of Health Professions. Minor joined the BJU health sciences faculty…
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Ivory Mathews selected to become Riley Diversity Fellow
February 12, 2018
Ivory N. Mathews, executive director of the Greenville Housing Authority is one of 42 leaders from across the Upstate and surrounding area selected to participate in the Riley Institute at…
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Author, Loyola University Maryland professor Diana Schaub speaks February 21st
February 8, 2018Diana Schaub, political science professor at Loyola University Maryland will speak on the Furman University campus Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. in Johns Hall 101. Her talk, “Friendship, Race, and Political…
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MUSC agreement with Tri-County Technical College
February 8, 2018Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) giving Associate Degree Nursing graduates a pathway to enter MUSC’s RN-BSN program at a 20%…
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Minimum wage can affect criminal recidivism, Clemson study says
February 7, 2018
A higher minimum wage and earned income tax credits (EITCs) can mean the difference between a return to prison for recently released convicts or making a living outside of crime,…
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Wofford group hosts Alpha Phi Omega conference
February 7, 2018
Wofford College’s Pi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity will host about 100 members from 13 colleges and universities in a conference this weekend, beginning Friday, Feb. 9.…
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NGU partners with USC Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing to offer nursing shortage solution
February 6, 2018
North Greenville University’s (NGU) College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) has trained high-quality biology students for decades. Medical school acceptance rates of the college’s biology graduates have been approximately 90…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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USC Upstate, Charles Lea Center partner using literature to combat caregiver fatigue
February 5, 2018
Being a caregiver to a person with a disability is often complex, challenging, and in increasing demand with nearly 60 million individuals in the U.S. who are affected by a…
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Learn to speak Chinese at USC Upstate
February 5, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in Chinese this spring in two non-credit courses. Classes begin the week of Feb. 12 and run through the week…
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USC Upstate prepares to host 14th Annual Upstate Spelling Bee
February 5, 2018
More than 80 students from Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties will take to the stage at the University of South Carolina Upstate on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, to vie for the…
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Junior League of Greenville announces Young Writing Contrast
February 5, 2018
The Junior League of Greenville has announced their sixth annual Young Women’s Writing Contest and hope you’ll share this information with your audience. The Junior League of Greenville offers young…
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Clemson researchers blaze new ground in wireless energy generation for future electronic gadgets
February 5, 2018
Researchers from Clemson’s Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) are one step closer to wirelessly powering the world using triboelectricity, a green energy source. In March 2017, a group of physicists at CNI invented the ultra-simple…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands announces new Board of Directors members
February 5, 2018
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands has announced the election of nine new members to the 22 member Board of Directors serving a 22-county jurisdiction. The nine…
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Reynolds named Dean of the School of Education at USC Upstate
January 31, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate has selected a new dean for its nationally-accredited School of Education following a rigorous search process. Laura Reynolds, Ph.D. will begin her duties on…
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Commercial real estate markets focus of USC Upstate’s Wells Fargo Speaker Series
January 31, 2018
The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate welcomes Katherine Pancak, professor in-residence of finance and real estate at the University…
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Schools partner with University for international opportunities
January 31, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate is poised to partner with school districts in the region to help them develop international programs that will broaden offerings for high school students…
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Thomas to lead athletic giving program at USC Upstate
January 31, 2018
Andrew “Drew” Thomas will begin his role at the University of South Carolina Upstate as associate athletic director for development on Jan. 22 where he will be responsible for a…
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Cathy Hoefer McCabe named President of the USC Upstate Foundation
January 31, 2018
Respected community leader and accomplished professional Cathy Hoefer McCabe was recently named president of the University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation, which supports the University in all of its educational,…
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Jennifer Parker selected to become a Riley Diversity Fellow
January 31, 2018
Jennifer Parker, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of the Center for Child Advocacy Studies at the University of South Carolina Upstate, is one of 42 leaders from across the…
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Psychology Prof tapped to lead USC Upstate University College
January 31, 2018
The next chapter in student services is unfolding at the University of South Carolina Upstate, and a distinguished educator at the University has been asked to lead the way. Dr.…
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Flynn named to provost position at USC Upstate
January 31, 2018
He has served the University of South Carolina Upstate faithfully for nearly 30 years in roles ranging from faculty member to department chair to administrator. Dr. Clif Flynn, who was…
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Benjamin Franklin Experience opens early enrollment; only 60 students will be accepted this summer
January 31, 2018Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE) is a life-changing summer program for teens ages 14-18. Students have day-in-the-life experiences in 10 inspirational careers, led by experts. Fields include STEM (science, technology, engineering,…
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Bob Jones University launches School of Health Professions
January 31, 2018Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Retaining South Carolina teachers through National Board Certification
January 31, 2018
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) recently released its South Carolina Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report for the 2017-18 school year. The report concluded that more…
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Bob Jones University launches School of Health Professions
January 31, 2018Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the launch of a School of Health Professions, beginning in the fall of 2018. The new school is a strategic step in…
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MUSC, Clemson share gains made in OR design project
January 29, 2018
“Show and tell” of innovative design demonstrates future impact A joint research team including faculty from Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) unveiled a high-fidelity, mockup…
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Furman University again selected as Beckman Scholar Institution
January 25, 2018
Furman University’s Department of Chemistry has once again been selected to participate in the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation’s Beckman Scholars Program. Furman is one of 12 institutions nationwide receiving…
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Charleston, Seabrook high schoolers reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
January 25, 2018Six South Carolina high school students reached the state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg this past…
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