Chapmans enable future leaders with Clemson’s first Academic Cornerstone gift
November 13, 2017
Atlanta resident Thomas F. Chapman and his wife, Karen, have brightened the future of Clemson University students and every person their post-graduation work will impact with a $4 million gift…
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Furman earns No. 8 ranking in Sustainable Campus Index
November 13, 2017
Furman University has been recognized as one of the top 10 overall performers in the 2017 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the eighth spot in the national rankings among baccalaureate institutions.…
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The SCEA joins in nationwide American Education Week Celebration
November 9, 2017
The South Carolina Education Association will honor educators across the state at celebrations in their own schools during American Education Week, November 14-18 To raise awareness about the critical need…
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Furman on Main opens in downtown Greenville bookstore
November 8, 2017M. Judson Booksellers (center) is located at 130 South Main Street, just blocks from Furman’s original downtown campus. Furman University officials announced today that the university will partner with…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute names Joe Riley Jr. James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honoree
November 8, 2017
Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics advisory board has selected Joseph (Joe) P. Riley Jr., former mayor of the City of Charleston, to receive the 2018 James F. Barker Ethics…
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Coldwell Banker Caine names October Circle of Excellence recipients
November 8, 2017
Coldwell Banker Caine recently recognized its top producing agents in property sales and listings from October through the Circle of Excellence program. The Circle of Excellence distinction is awarded to…
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Tri-County’s Medical Assisting grads receive 100% pass rate on American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification exam
November 8, 2017
A perfect pass rate on the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination is a proud moment for Tri-County Technical College’s most recent Medical Assisting graduates and for the College,…
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BJU computer programming teams place first and second in CCSC competition
November 7, 2017The Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming teams placed first and second in the annual programming contest at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Region conference held…
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BJU computer programming teams place first and second in CCSC competition
November 7, 2017The Bob Jones University intercollegiate computer programming teams placed first and second in the annual programming contest at the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC) Southeastern Region conference held…
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Thrift Brothers, Inc. named Philanthropist of the Year
November 6, 2017The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named Thrift Brothers, Inc., the 2017 recipient of its Philanthropist of the Year award. Accepting the award on behalf of to the company’s co-founders Sam…
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Hirsch receives honor from Presbyterian College
November 2, 2017Mary Douglas Hirsch, the City of Greenville’s real estate development manager, received Presbyterian College’s Outstanding Young Alumna Award as part of the school’s 2017 homecoming festivities on Saturday. According to the…
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John I. Smith Charities contributes to the Greenville Tech Foundation
November 1, 2017John I. Smith Charities has contributed $50,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation for new equipment and upgrades that will enhance the education provided by the Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) program.…
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Two Furman juniors named Metropolitan Fellows
November 1, 2017The Furman Metropolitan Fellowship (FMF) program announced today that Furman juniors Quincy Mix and Rachel Simon will be headed to New York City in the summer of 2018 to participate…
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Wofford Theatre to open first season in Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts with ‘Antigone’ in November
November 1, 2017
Horror and intrigue. Guilt and atonement. Hypocrisy and hijinks. They all take center stage at Wofford Theatre launches its “Season of Justice,” the first season in Wofford College’s new Rosalind…
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Lockheed Martin supports student field trips at Military History Museum with $5,000 Grant
November 1, 2017“Local educators are always looking for unique field trips and, as far as I know, there aren’t any in our region that focus on the Spanish American War, World War…
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Garvin Design Group gift creates connections in School of Architecture’s Fluid Campus
November 1, 2017
Thanks to a gift from the Garvin Design Group, the Clemson University School of Architecture has strengthened the bonds between the four program sites that constitute its “Fluid Campus.” The architectural firm…
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Champion Aerospace gift benefits Aircraft Maintenance Technology students at Greenville Technical College
October 30, 2017Presenting a donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation are Tom Fleetwood (far left) and Ross Hartney (second from right) of Champion Aerospace. Receiving the donation are Greenville Technical College…
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Wells Fargo Foundation donates to Greenville Technical College
October 26, 2017The Wells Fargo Foundation announced today a $15,000 donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The donation will be used to support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs with a…
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CIU opening School of Business and Professional Studies
October 25, 2017
Preparations are underway at Columbia International University to open a School of Business and Professional Studies that will house its growing list of business-related programs. CIU initiated its first undergraduate…
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Greenville Technical College benefits from Dick Graham’s generous support again
October 24, 2017Dick Graham (center) presents a check to support the Greenville Technical College Benson Campus. Representing the campus are, from left, Tommy Williams (chair of the Benson Campus Advisory Board), Ann…
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Bank of America awards $25,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to enhance economic mobility in the Upstate
October 24, 2017The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Greenville Tech Foundation to enhance economic mobility in the Upstate by assisting students with unmet critical needs.…
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Furman professor receives Mentor Award from Council on undergraduate research
October 23, 2017Brannon Andersen, professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Furman University, has received the 2017 Geosciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The award is…
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Registration now open for Clemson Fit Run 5K
October 23, 2017
A 3.1-mile run that brings together the Clemson University community each fall to promote fun, fitness and fellowship will return Nov. 4 to the South Carolina Botanical Garden. The Clemson Fit Run…
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Furman partners with Gallup to study impact of its education; Research funded by $2.5 million from the Duke Endowment
October 19, 2017Furman University will partner with global analytics firm Gallup to study more deeply the impact of the university’s undergraduate experience and measure the effectiveness of its signature approach to education,…
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International business leader Carlos Ghosn to return to Greenville
October 19, 2017
Greenville Tech Foundation to Host Chairman and CEO of the Alliance The Greenville Tech Foundation will host internationally renowned automotive executive Carlos Ghosn for a private event on Nov. 7, 2017. …
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Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant to Speak at BJU – October 23
October 18, 2017
The Bob Jones University Public Policy Organization will host South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant for a forum Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m. in Levinson Hall. Zach Heltsley, President…
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Furman first gentleman pens cookbook, In the Kitchen at White Oaks
October 17, 2017In the 25 years since White Oaks was bequeathed to Furman University in 1992, the Williamsburg-style house has been home to five university presidents and their families. The recipes in…
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Re-imagined MINI unveiled at BMW with Clemson University students
October 16, 2017
Clemson University students unveil Deep Orange 7 MINI concept vehicle for 2025 and beyond Students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) unveiled their newest Deep Orange…
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Wofford receives $500,000 Mellon Foundation grant
October 16, 2017
Wofford College has received a $500,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to revitalize its general education curriculum, providing more creative and collaborative approaches to the student experience. “This…
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Kathy Tovrea named to Aramark’s 2017 Ring of Stars Class
October 16, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – Kathy Tovrea of Bob Jones University Dining joins 200 of Aramark’s outstanding team members from around the world who have been named to the company’s 2017…
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2017 Workforce Development Salute honors major supporters
October 12, 2017
Honorees Recognized for Gifts Totaling More than $4 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation The Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2017 Workforce Development Salute and honored local leaders for their significant support…
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‘Mean to Meaningful’ follows life of anger to prosperity
October 11, 2017
They called him “Mean Wile” in school, and all feared him. Edward B. (Ed) Wile liked it that way. As a young man being raised in a poor household by…
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Huff Awards recognize American History Scholarship, supports Upstate history literacy
October 11, 2017Furman University will present two awards that recognize history scholarship and support history literacy in the Upstate. The awards will be presented at the American History Book Club and Forum,…
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Campus-wide partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union announced
October 5, 2017
Clemson University, Founders Federal Credit Union and JMI Sports announced a comprehensive seven-year partnership that expands Founders’ commitment to Clemson Athletics and Clemson University. As part of this agreement, Founders…
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Discovery and innovation to quicken with supercomputer’s $1-million upgrade
October 4, 2017
A $1-million upgrade to Clemson University’s acclaimed supercomputer, the “Palmetto Cluster,” is expected to help researchers quicken the pace of scientific discovery and technological innovation in a broad range of…
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Avtec, alumni continue to strengthen Clemson University’s emergency operations
October 4, 2017
Clemson University’s emergency management operations and training are more technologically advanced than just a year ago – and will continue improving – courtesy of three alumni and Lexington-based Avtec Inc.,…
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Spartanburg Community College receives donation from Milliken for new truck driver training program
October 4, 2017
Thanks to a generous donation from Milliken & Company, Spartanburg Community College is one step closer to starting a new truck driver training program offering competitive wages and job security…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts alum stars in ABC’s “The Mayor” premiering Oct. 3
October 2, 2017Brandon Micheal Hall, a graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, will make his primetime television debut in ABC’s new comedy, “The Mayor,” which premieres…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts alum stars in ABC’s “The Mayor” premiering Oct. 3
October 2, 2017
Brandon Micheal Hall, a graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, will make his primetime television debut in ABC’s new comedy, “The Mayor,” which premieres…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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SCSBA names Google a Champion for Public Education
September 29, 2017
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honored Google with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, September 26, during the Berkeley County School Board Meeting. SCSBA Executive Director…
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Greenville Technical College faculty leader recognized as outstanding with regional award
September 28, 2017Amber Morgan, a member of the faculty at Greenville Technical College (GTC), received the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Southern Region Faculty Member Award on September 27 at the…
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Meredith E. Green named general counsel at Furman University
September 27, 2017
Meredith E. Green, a 2005 Furman University graduate, has been named general counsel at the university. Green will report to the president and serve as legal counsel on all university…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates relocation of School of Business to downtown campus
September 27, 2017On Tuesday, September 26, Spartanburg Community College celebrated the relocation of the College’s School of Business to the SCC Downtown Campus, welcoming community leaders, elected officials, SCC students…
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Rising need for engineers sharpens focus on how state teaches math
September 25, 2017
Tiera Green said she made it through her freshman-year calculus class with a B but that she had to do some “big picture” thinking to remind herself she was on…
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Chris and Andrea Borch pledge $1 million for Furman University track and cross-country program
September 25, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University graduate Chris Borch ’78 and his wife, Andrea, have given more than $4 million over the past decade to support the university’s track and cross-country…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics students earn state’s highest ACT scores
September 22, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced that the GSSM Class of 2017 received the highest ACT scores in the state. With an average composite score…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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USC receives new $20 million NSF grant to enhance advanced materials and manufacturing research
September 20, 2017
A statewide consortium of advanced materials researchers and educators has landed a $20 million, five-year Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1 award from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate…
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Ports Authority executive to lead Clemson corporate partnerships office
September 20, 2017A seasoned business executive and Clemson alumnus with more than 20 years of experience in helping foster relations and recruit corporations to the state of South Carolina, has been named…
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