Furman Modern Languages professor Marianne Bessy receives SCICU teaching award
April 6, 2017
Marianne Bessy, associate professor of French in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Furman University, has been awarded a 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award from the South Carolina…
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Retired Chief Justice Pleicones to speak April 19: Alumnus to deliver Phi Beta Kappa Lecture, ‘Civility in an Uncivil World’
April 6, 2017
The Hon. Costa M. Pleicones, a 1965 Wofford College graduate and retired chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, will give the Phi Beta Kappa Lecture, “Civility in an…
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Dr. Ken Bixby named as CEO of BJU Education Group, Inc.
April 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – BJU Education Group, Inc. (BJUEG) Board Chairman Steve Pettit announced the selection of Dr. Ken Bixby, president of Bixby Consulting of Simpsonville, South Carolina, to serve as…
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Dr. Ken Bixby named as CEO of BJU Education Group, Inc.
April 6, 2017GREENVILLE, SC – BJU Education Group, Inc. (BJUEG) Board Chairman Steve Pettit announced the selection of Dr. Ken Bixby, president of Bixby Consulting of Simpsonville, South Carolina, to serve as…
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Fingers do the talking in new animation research
April 5, 2017
A Clemson University researcher is letting her fingers do the talking with a new project that could lead to more realistic hand movements for animated movies, video games and a…
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Royster receives contract extension as part of annual evalution
April 5, 2017
Greenville County Schools Superintendent W. Burke Royster’s annual evaluation was completed today. As a result of his successful performance, the Board granted a one-year extension to his contract through June 30,…
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Watt Center to host ‘Disruptive Technologies’ Innovation Forum
April 5, 2017
The Watt Family Innovation Center at Clemson University is hosting an Innovation Forum on “Disruptive Technologies: Impacts and Responses” from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The event…
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Two Wofford professors named American Council on Education Fellows
April 5, 2017
SPARTANBURG, SC – Two Wofford College professors have been named American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows for the 2017-18 academic year, the council announced this week. Dr. Ryan Johnson, associate…
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Financial landscape looks bright for blue collar workers
April 5, 2017
By Kathryn Hauer Blue collar dollars are flowing thanks to President Trump; how can you get them and keep them? About 40% of Americans work in blue collar careers…
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Furman Department of Communication Studies receives diversity award
April 5, 2017The Furman University Department of Communication Studies has received The Minority Recruitment and Retention Award from the Southern States Communication Association, (SSCA). The award will be presented during the association’s…
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Financial landscape looks bright for blue collar workers
April 5, 2017
By Kathryn Hauer Blue collar dollars are flowing thanks to President Trump; how can you get them and keep them? About 40% of Americans work in blue collar careers…
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CoderDojo Club introduces students to computer programming and advanced manufacturing
April 4, 2017Greenville Technical College (GTC) introduced another group of 26 students to computer programming and advanced manufacturing through a 10-week CoderDojo club, which began in September and finished in December…
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Furman University awarded nearly $500,000 for funding instrumentation in the sciences
April 3, 2017Furman University has been awarded a four-year, $497,183 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to purchase equipment that will support state-of-the-art imaging and analysis capabilities across multiple academic disciplines on…
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Conductor, Performer, Director of Bands Dan Turner iducted into American Bandmasters Association
March 30, 2017
Dr. Daniel Turner, professor and Director of Bands at Bob Jones University, was inducted into the American Bandmasters Association at the annual convention in Lexington, Kentucky, March 8-11, 2017. Founded…
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Anderson Campus celebrates 10th Anniversary
March 30, 2017Tri-County Technical College marked the 10th anniversary of the opening of its first community campus – the Anderson Campus – Monday with a celebration of accomplishments and a look ahead…
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Michelin, Tri-County announce Manufacturing Scholars Program designed to build and grow the workforce
March 30, 2017
ANDERSON, SC – The 10th anniversary celebration of Tri-County Technical College’s Anderson Campus, its first community campus, included the launch of a pilot Manufacturing Scholars Program with Michelin North America…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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Teach For America—South Carolina announces new advisory board members
March 29, 2017
Teach For America—South Carolina announced the appointment of David Haythe, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley and Company; Tommy Preston, director of national strategy and engagement at Boeing South Carolina; Mark…
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E4 Carolinas opens Charleston office on Clemson campus
March 29, 2017
E4 Carolinas, the trade association for Carolina energy companies and organizations, is opening its Charleston office with the assistance of Clemson University. The E4 Carolinas Charleston office will be located…
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Furman University student, alumnus receive prestigious fellowships from National Science Foundation
March 27, 2017
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded grants through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) to a Furman University student and a Furman alumnus. The recipients are Furman senior chemistry…
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Top auto industry experts to meet in Greenville
March 27, 2017
Some of the automotive industry’s top experts will gather in Greenville on Tuesday and Wednesday to exchange the latest ideas on the future of transportation. The Masters Program is sponsored…
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Furman University presents symposium on national security April 10 & 11
March 24, 2017Furman University’s Riley Institute and Department of Politics and International Affairs will present a two-day symposium on national security and civil liberties Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11, 7-8:45…
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25-foot cascade of butterflies presented by S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities at EdVenture
March 24, 2017
The S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities presents a visually stunning, 25-foot cascade of Monarch butterflies created by S.C. elementary school children, surrounding the iconic “Eddie” sculpture at…
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SAS analytics to power Clemson’s big data and cyber efforts
March 23, 2017Analytics leader is Founding Innovation Partner of the university’s Watt Family Innovation Center CLEMSON — Clemson University’s bold research goals and thousands of students and professors have gained a powerful…
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South Carolina 4-H covers state capitol in green
March 23, 2017More than 250 4-Hers, their family members and Clemson Cooperative Extension agents gathered at the South Carolina Statehouse to share the impact the youth development organization has on their lives.…
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New edition of Clemson president’s project management book published
March 23, 2017
The seventh edition of “Successful Project Management,” co-authored by Clemson University President James P. Clements, has just been published by Cengage Learning, a leading publisher of educational content. The book…
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Clemson student awarded federal grant for precision ag technology
March 23, 2017
BLACKVILLE — Clemson University Ph.D. student Phillip Williams has received a $94,808 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop and test technology aimed at reducing fertilizer…
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Furman professor Danielle Vinson authors book about Congress and the media
March 22, 2017
Furman University Professor C. Danielle Vinson has authored a new book, Congress and the Media: Beyond Institutional Power (Oxford University Press, 2017). In the volume, Vinson goes back in history…
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Bob Jones University hosts human genetics symposium
March 22, 2017
Bob Jones University will host a human genetics symposium in Stratton Hall Thursday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m. The symposium will focus on the topic of genetic syndromes. “Our goal…
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Dr. Michael Moore places second in The American Prize competition
March 22, 2017
Dr. Michael Moore was named second place winner for The American Prize in Conducting: College/University Division for Opera/Music Theater for 2016-2017. In consideration for the award, Moore submitted the University’s…
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Dr. Michael Moore places second in The American Prize competition
March 22, 2017
Dr. Michael Moore was named second place winner for The American Prize in Conducting: College/University Division for Opera/Music Theater for 2016-2017. In consideration for the award, Moore submitted the University’s…
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Bob Jones University hosts human genetics symposium
March 22, 2017
Bob Jones University will host a human genetics symposium in Stratton Hall Thursday, March 30, from 6-8 p.m. The symposium will focus on the topic of genetic syndromes. “Our goal…
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What’s “Your Big Idea?” – SC Bar YLD sponsors iCivics scholarship competition
March 20, 2017
If you’re a high school senior, your smartphone plus “Your Big Idea” could equal $2,000 for college! Students can answer one of four government-related questions in an Instagram video during…
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What’s “Your Big Idea?” – SC Bar YLD sponsors iCivics scholarship competition
March 20, 2017
If you’re a high school senior, your smartphone plus “Your Big Idea” could equal $2,000 for college! Students can answer one of four government-related questions in an Instagram video during…
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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Nine S.C. schools are finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
March 20, 2017Nine South Carolina schools are finalists for the 2017 Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards after extensive evaluations by fellow educators and previous Palmetto’s Finest winners. The application process includes elements on…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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Youth Leadership Academy wins regional Can Do Good competition, honors Townville Elementary victim Jacob Hall with design
March 20, 2017
Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC), recognized Youth Leadership Academy in Pickens, S.C., as the winner of the 2016-17 Can Do Good Competition for the sixth through 12th grade division…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Columbia College announces new scholarship honoring community leader Judy Davis
March 17, 2017
Columbia College announces the establishment of a scholarship for incoming, first-year students in memory of Judy Davis, Columbia businesswoman and community leader. The Judith Monastra Davis Leadership Scholarship will award…
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Two long-time Trident Tech employees promoted
March 13, 2017Two long-time Trident Technical College employees have taken on new roles at the college. Dr. Catharine Almquist has been named vice president for academic affairs. In this role, she is…
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Clemson Downs makes donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
March 13, 2017Clemson Downs made a $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to continue its support of a scholarship for a nursing student in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. …
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
March 9, 2017Eighteen interns are now ready to see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation…
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Announcing new summer program for teens
March 1, 2017
Open House Announcing new summer program for teens led by dozens of business experts Open House to be held at NEXT Innovation Center on March 13, 2017, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GREENVILLE,…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public school graduates
March 1, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its inaugural gala on Friday, March 17, to celebrate distinguished public…
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Announcing new summer program for teens
March 1, 2017
Open House Announcing new summer program for teens led by dozens of business experts Open House to be held at NEXT Innovation Center on March 13, 2017, 5:00-7:00 p.m. GREENVILLE,…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camps
February 27, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camps for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camps
February 27, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long, residential, STEM camps for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s Hartsville…
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Sam Tisdale named director of Furman Center for Corporate and Professional Development
February 24, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Sam Tisdale has been named director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. In his new role, which began in January, Tisdale oversees…
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