Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Britt, Peters and Associates establishes apprenticeship program for drafters and engineers
November 7, 2016
Apprenticeship Carolina, an integral part of the SC Technical College System, announced Tuesday that Britt, Peters and Associates established a registered apprenticeship program for its drafters and engineers. This apprenticeship program represents…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
November 5, 2016
Thirty-eight 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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Founders Federal Credit presents Mad City Money at Boiling Springs High School
November 2, 2016
Founders Federal Credit Union will present Mad City Money, a real life money simulation, to 9th grade students at Boiling Springs High School on November 10th, 2016. During the over…
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Anderson University dedicates new G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming
November 2, 2016
Anderson University officially opened the 90,000-square-foot, $26 million G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center during homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 29. The student center has been open to students since August,…
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Furman University unveils Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
November 2, 2016Furman University officials announced that a new institute at the university will be dedicated to improving the health of the greater Greenville community. With support from its partnership with Greenville…
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Furman University earns no. 7 ranking in sustainable campus index
November 1, 2016Furman University has been recognized as one of the top overall performers in the 2016 Sustainable Campus Index, claiming the seventh spot overall in the rankings among baccalaureate institutions nationally.…
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Help students in action across South Carolina win $25,000 and vote now
October 31, 2016
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now Students In Action, a high school…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Clemson and USC kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to benefit Harvest Hope and Golden Harvest
October 31, 2016
The University of South Carolina and Clemson University launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Golden Harvest…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Hon. Rita Allison and Hayne Hipp to receive David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence
October 31, 2016
Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the winners of its David H. Wilkins Awards for Excellence. The Honorable Rita Allison (R-District 36) will be awarded the David H. Wilkins Award…
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Mayor’s Committee for people with disabilities
October 31, 2016
Local employers Green River Log Cabins and Nemato Corp LP were recognized for their leadership in employing people with disabilities at the Mayor’s Committee’s 11th Annual Walk and Roll. The…
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Dr. John Crangle leads program about Operation Lost Trust and the ethics reform movement
October 30, 2016The Furman University Political Science Department will host a public forum on campaign finance and lobbying reform Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Watkins Room of the Trone…
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JEDA Bonds assist with new student housing at Converse College
October 30, 2016NCCD-Spartanburg Properties LLC, in cooperation with Converse College, is using $10,225,000 in bond funding from the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) to finance new student housing on the campus…
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CU President James Clements tells annual report audience he is proud of Bridge to Clemson program‘s impact and growth
October 30, 2016
The average national six-year graduation rate for first-time incoming college freshmen is 44 percent, according to a report card issued by the White House earlier this year. The Bridge to Clemson…
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2016 Workforce Development Salute honors major supporters
October 30, 2016
Honorees Recognized For Gifts Totaling More than $1 Million to Greenville Tech Foundation Greenville Tech Foundation hosted the 2016 Workforce Development Salute and honored local leaders for their significant support…
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USC Upstate names three finalists in chancellor search
October 30, 2016
The search for the University of South Carolina Upstate’s next chancellor has been narrowed to three finalists. “We have three highly-qualified candidates from which to choose the next chancellor for…
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Clemson Young Alumni Council honors Lexington banker as one of ‘Roaring 10’
October 30, 2016
The Clemson University Young Alumni Council has recognized Lexington resident Manning Crapps one of the 2016 “Roaring 10” – young alumni who have made an impact in business, leadership, community,…
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Fluor’s Golf for Greenville gives children a chance to play
October 28, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Fluor’s Golf for Greenville and an anonymous donor have given a new playground to students at the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Designed for students…
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Beverly Rice McAdams named VP for Diversity and Inclusion at Anderson University
October 28, 2016
ANDERSON, SC – Dr. Beverly Rice McAdams has been named to the new position of Vice President for Diversity at Anderson University according to University President Dr. Evans Whitaker. In…
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Dr. Jermaine Whirl hired as vice president at Greenville Technical College
October 26, 2016
Dr. Jermaine Whirl has joined the Greenville Technical College (GTC) staff as vice president of Economic Development and Corporate Training. A South Carolina native, he began his postsecondary education at…
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Lampe presenting at EDUCAUSE annual conference
October 26, 2016
Michael Lampe, instructional design specialist at the University of South Carolina Upstate, is presenting “360 Degrees of Learning: Technology and Active Learning” on Wednesday, October 26 at the EDUCAUSE Annual…
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Two-year project to prepare students for study, work, life in MENA region
October 26, 2016
Wofford College has received a major federal grant to advance the study of the Middle East and North Africa from the U.S. Department of Education. The college earned the $173,487…
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Back to Work 50-Plus workshop is November 3 at Tri-County’s Anderson Campus QuickJobs Center
October 26, 2016
Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education Division is teaming up with AARP to help older job seekers. The Back to Work 50-plus workshop will be held at Tri-County’s…
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Animal house ribbon cutting/open house draws large crowd
October 26, 2016Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department and the Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting and open house celebration October 22 for the new kennel and housing facilities on the Pendleton Campus.…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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$900,000 federal grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand apprenticeship in South Carolina
October 26, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) awarded the SC Technical College System a $900,000 grant to increase and diversify apprenticeship in the state. This grant is…
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Zeki Simsek fills new endowed business chair at Clemson
October 24, 2016
An acclaimed researcher and professor in strategic and entrepreneurial leadership will hold a newly created endowed chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. “Thank you to the Gressette family for…
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Johnson Innovation Speaker Series takes on the roles of business schools in addressing economic inequality
October 24, 2016
Dedicated to bringing a distinguished business professional to the University of South Carolina Upstate for the benefit of the students and the local business community, the third annual Johnson Innovation…
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Wofford Theatre, Dunlap Chamber Music performances highlight November
October 24, 2016
Month’s events include guest lectures and gallery exhibitions Performances by Wofford Theatre and the Dunlap Chamber Music Series highlight events in November at Wofford College. Other events include guest lectures…
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Furman presents series about global refugee crisis
October 24, 2016Furman University will present a series of five events addressing the global refugee crisis. The series begins Wednesday Oct. 26 and runs through Monday, Nov. 7. “Refugee Crisis: Local and…
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Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics announces 2016 James F. Barker Award recipient
October 24, 2016
Minor Shaw to be recognized at Award Dinner on February 9, 2017 CLEMSON, SC – After a rigorous selection process, Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board has selected Minor…
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Vulcan Materials Company supports GSSM’s STEM programs and camps
October 21, 2016
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently received a $10,000 investment from Vulcan Materials Company in support of GSSM’s Business Leadership Network (BLN); its GoSciTech residential…
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Planar is first Sustaining Innovation Partner at Clemson Watt Center
October 19, 2016
Planar, a Leyard company and global leader in display and digital signage technology, has become the first Sustaining Innovation Partner for Clemson University’s Watt Family Innovation Center with a gift-in-kind…
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Fitzpatrick receives award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives
October 19, 2016
Interim Chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has received an award from the National Communication Association for her well-known book, Between Husbands and Wives. The…
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New Lower School Director named at Christ Church Episcopal School
October 19, 2016
CCES announced today that David Johnstone has accepted the position as the next Lower School Director at CCES. His tenure officially begins on July 1, 2016. He replaces Denise Pearsall,…
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Dr. Galasso of Oxfam America speaks about economic inequality
October 19, 2016Dr. Nick Galasso, senior researcher for Oxfam America, will speak on the campus of Furman University Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Shaw Hall of Younts Conference Center. His…
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Charlotte Hornets president to speak at Clemson President’s Forum on Inclusive Excellence
October 19, 2016
Charlotte Hornets President Fred Whitfield will be the guest speaker at The President’s Forum on Inclusive Excellence Oct. 26 at Clemson University. The President’s Forum was suggested by Lee Gill,…
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ScanSource donates to the Greenville Tech Foundation
October 18, 2016
ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has donated five 3D printers and related supplies to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The equipment and supplies, a gift…
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Nursing Faculty Member publishes “Menopause, Rurality and Obesity in Rural African American Women”
October 17, 2016
In the U.S., one in every eight deaths is due to an obesity-related chronic health condition (ORCHC). More than half of African American women (AAW) 20 years old or older…
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Ruppel receives NIH Research Grant to study new approaches to cancer treatment
October 17, 2016
Dr. Joshua V. Ruppel, associate professor of chemistry and coordinator of pre-health programs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, was recently awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Academic…
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CBL Foundation gives $7,500 to support Quick Jobs at Greenville Technical College
October 17, 2016
The Citizens Building and Loan (CBL) Charitable Foundation has given $7,500 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to support Greenville Technical College’s Quick Jobs with a Future program. The gift will…
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Furman University list among “Top 50 Green Colleges” in Princeton Review Guide
October 17, 2016Furman University has been listed among the ‘Top 50 Green Colleges’ in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 361 Green Colleges: 2016 Edition. The education services company known for its test…
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Clemson’s Center for China Studies to feature Henry Kissinger in speaker series
October 13, 2016
The Clemson University Center for China Studies will feature former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger via webcast at its speaker series from 6 p.m. to 8…
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Furman University named 2016 AASHE sustainability award winner
October 11, 2016Furman University has received top place in a juried competition for outstanding achievements and progress toward sustainability. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) made the…
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Updated options for North Greenville ticket holders
October 11, 2016
Fans who have tickets for last week’s rescheduled football game against North Greenville can use them for this week’s top-10 matchup against Chattanooga. “Because The Citadel’s Parents Weekend has…
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Updated options for North Greenville ticket holders
October 11, 2016
Fans who have tickets for last week’s rescheduled football game against North Greenville can use them for this week’s top-10 matchup against Chattanooga. “Because The Citadel’s Parents Weekend has been…
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GTCHS students help Hurricane Matthew survivors
October 10, 2016Greenville Tech Charter High Students jumped into action to organize a Hurricane Supply Drive at the school this week. Students are collecting ready to eat meals, diapers, cleaning supplies,…
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School board candidate forum to be held for contested seats
October 10, 2016The public is invited to attend a school board candidate forum featuring candidates for two contested seats on the Greenville County Schools’ Board of Trustees that will be on…
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