Clemson Extension expands agribusiness program
February 12, 2016
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service has hired two agricultural economists to buoy the expansion of an agribusiness assistance program at the university’s Sandhill Research and Education Center (REC) in Columbia.…
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Excerpt Pollster Peter Hart to conduct focus group on SC Republican voters Thursday, Feb. 10
February 11, 2016Riley Institute at Furman, WYFF 4 to livestream event With the South Carolina Republican primary less than two weeks away, the Riley Institute at Furman University will team up…
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Furman education professor Paul Thomas co-edits new book
February 11, 2016Furman University education professor Paul Thomas has published a new book about renowned Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. The 158-page volume, Challenging Authors: Haruki Murakami (Sense Publishers), is co-edited by Matthew…
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Artists featured at Greenville Technical College to celebrate African-American History Month
February 11, 2016As part of African-American History Month, the Greenville Technical College (GTC) Library will host a celebration of young visual artists from Greenville. Their work will be displayed from Monday, February…
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Science & Mathematics Governor’s School Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) Art in the Interim and Open Art Studio student artwork will be on exhibition at the Drs. Bruce and Lee…
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Clemson University names chief diversity officer
February 10, 2016
Clemson University has named Lee A. Gill, J.D., a 20-year higher education veteran, to serve as its Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and special assistant to the president for inclusive excellence,…
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O’Rourke named Clemson vice president for development, alumni relations
February 10, 2016
Clemson alumnus Brian J. O’Rourke of Greenville has been named vice president for Development and Alumni Relations at Clemson University and will serve on the executive leadership team reporting to…
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U.S. Engine Valve donation
February 9, 2016U.S. Engine Valve/Nittan Valve made a $20,000 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to purchase two DEPCO ER2U robots for the Corporate and Community Education Division’s Mechatronics program. …
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Williamson honored as State Employee of the Year by S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government
February 9, 2016
The S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government named James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, Ph.D., president of the SC Technical College System, as State Employee of the Year. Williamson was recognized…
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Williamson honored as State Employee of the Year by S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government
February 9, 2016
The S.C. Association of Regional Councils of Government named James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, Ph.D., president of the SC Technical College System, as State Employee of the Year. Williamson was recognized…
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TransformSC schools and districts using technology to personalize learning
February 5, 2016
National and state experts give educators support to scale blended learning Educators gathered at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin to advance the use of blended learning…
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RN, LPN Grads’ NCLEX Exam scores exceed state, national pass rates
February 3, 2016
Tri-County Technical College’s RN and LPN graduates’ performance on state board exams exceed both state and national pass rates, according to a year-to-date report released by the SC Board of…
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USC Upstate plans downtown Greenville location
February 3, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold a media announcement on Monday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. at 501 River Street to unveil plans for an additional…
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Retired pilot inspires aircraft maintenance students as he donates aircraft
February 2, 2016
Captain William Wilkerson and his wife, Tisa, have donated a 1952 Cessna 195 aircraft to the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College (GTC). The plane will be used…
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Columbia University professor, author to present inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford
February 2, 2016
Mazower to discuss ‘Crisis of European Union’ Monday, Feb. 8 SPARTANBURG, SC – Columbia University professor Dr. Mark Mazower will present the inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford College…
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Wofford featured in Princeton Review’s ‘Colleges That Pay You Back: 2016 Edition’
February 2, 2016
Wofford College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com).…
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Riley Institute at Furman to co-present SC Energy Forum in Charleston Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – An in-depth discussion about three of the major energy issues facing South Carolina will take center stage when the eighth annual Law & Society Symposium is held…
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Gene Haas Foundation supports Advanced Manufacturing Education at Greenville Technical College
February 1, 2016
The Gene Haas Foundation has donated $25,000 to Greenville Technical College to support scholarships for students pursuing advanced manufacturing training through the college’s Corporate and Career Development Division. “We are…
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Columbia University professor, author to present inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford
February 1, 2016
Mazower to discuss ‘Crisis of European Union’ Monday, Feb. 8 SPARTANBURG, SC – Columbia University professor Dr. Mark Mazower will present the inaugural Chapman Lecture in the Humanities at Wofford…
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Tri-County Technical College named as one of top 150 in the country
January 28, 2016
Highlighting the critical importance of improving student success in America’s community colleges, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program named Tri-County Technical College as one of the nation’s top 150 community…
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Joshua Strubel to serve as intern for Senator Tim Scott
January 27, 2016
Joshua Strubel, a junior engineering major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Strubel, a resident of Mauldin, will…
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Tri-County first in state to offer community paramedic training
January 26, 2016
The first Community Paramedic Training program in the state will be offered by Tri-County Technical College beginning February 9 at the College’s Easley Campus. The course will be held on…
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Goeglein to speak at Presidential Leadership Series
January 26, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Pettit, president of Bob Jones University, announced that Tim Goeglein will headline the BJU Presidential Leadership Series Thursday, Feb. 11. Goeglein’s address, “Faith in the Halls…
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Carolina Day at the Statehouse set for Feb. 3
January 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – A stronger University of South Carolina system means a stronger South Carolina. That’s the message alumni, students and supporters from the university’s eight campuses will take to…
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Mary Nell Anthony selected as GTCHS Principal
January 22, 2016
Dr. Robert Nash, Chairman of the Board Of Directors of Greenville Tech Charter High School, announced the selection of Mary Nell Anthony to fill the position of school Principal beginning…
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Unsung Heroes recognized at Greenville Tech
January 21, 2016
Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held on January 19,…
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Spartanburg Community College announces Educator of the Year Award recipients
January 21, 2016
Spartanburg Community College has chosen exemplary faculty and staff members to receive South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) awards. Each year, SCC’s faculty and staff submit nominations for colleagues who…
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Spring at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre
January 20, 2016
Classes for K4-12 Include Matilda the Musical, Create Your Own Science Fiction Piece and More Spartanburg Youth Theatre (SYT) will offer several classes and workshops this spring for students…
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BJU grad Steven Brundage receives national recognition
January 18, 2016
Steven Brundage, a 2011 Bob Jones University graduate and a DMA piano pedagogy candidate at the University of South Carolina, was recently awarded the American Music Teachermagazine’s Article of the…
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Wofford students swab their navels, behind ears to study bacteria
January 13, 2016
For the month of January, future health care professionals and researchers are studying something that they can’t see — microorganisms — and they are looking at them in ways that…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces 2016 Education Reform Initiative
January 13, 2016
“It’s time to deal with the facilities of the schools in our state.” Continuing her focus on statewide education reform, Governor Nikki Haley announced her 2016 Education Reform Initiative,…
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Furman Biology professor Victoria Turgeon receives grant to study spinal cord injury
January 12, 2016Furman University biology professor Dr. Victoria Turgeon has been awarded a grant from the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund. With the two-year, nearly $80,000 grant, Turgeon will study…
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Wofford receives $75,000 grant to study academic civic engagement
January 9, 2016
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations provides funding Wofford College has been awarded a $75,000 planning grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations to further its efforts to identify and advance…
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Furman University senior named to Forbes Magazine “30 under 30” in 2016
January 6, 2016When Chris Drose isn’t taking classes and finishing up his senior year at Furman University, he enjoys researching companies and trying to determine the true value of their stock prices. …
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Clemson economist sees positive signs for region in 2016
January 6, 2016
CLEMSON, SC — A robust employment environment and continued growth in the manufacturing, health, leisure and hospitality sectors have a Clemson University economics professor optimistic about the 2016 economic outlook for…
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Top S.C. college among all ranked institutions and list of liberal arts colleges
January 5, 2016
Wofford College has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2016, coming in at #116 and ranking as the top South Carolina…
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Clemson Alumni Association names Jim Bull of Chapin its Volunteer of the Year
January 4, 2016
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson Alumni Association has honored Jim Bull of Chapin with the 2015 Frank Kellers III Volunteer of the Year Award, the highest and greatest expression of…
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Ralph and Marion Hendricks give to Greenville Technical College students again
January 4, 2016
Ralph and Marion Hendricks recently donated $250,439 for scholarships at Greenville Technical College. This gift adds to an endowment established many years ago. Mr. Hendricks has given more than $800,000…
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Wofford named a 2016 ‘Best College Value’ by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
January 4, 2016
Wofford College has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2016, coming in at #116 and ranking as the top South Carolina…
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Colliers International’s Garrett Scott joins Clemson University Board of Visitors
December 29, 2015
Colliers International’s Garrett Scott is a new member of the Clemson University Board of Visitors, a volunteer advisory group serving as goodwill ambassadors for Clemson University. As a Clemson alumnus,…
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Gramling Family donates final parcel of family land to USC Upstate
December 28, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Today John Gramling II signed papers donating the final parcel of land from his family to the University of South Carolina Upstate. This transfer of land, which comprises…
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GSSM’s virtual engineering program now accepting applications for Class of 2019
December 21, 2015
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is accepting applications for Accelerate, a virtual engineering program, through January 8, 2016 for the Class of 2019. Online applications…
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Curt McPhail appointed executive director of The Space at Wofford
December 17, 2015
Curt McPhail, a 1996 Wofford College graduate, has accepted the position of executive director of The Space in the Mungo Center at the college, effective Jan. 19, 2016. McPhail, project…
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Membership elects 2016 Officers and new members to Board of Directors
December 14, 2015The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association (SCWCEA) announce the newly elected 2016 Officers and new members to the Board of Directors at its annual business meeting on December 11,…
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GCS educators earn 2016 National Board Certification
December 14, 2015
Three Greenville County Schools’ educators have earned 2016 National Board Certification, and 28 have met NBCT renewal requirements, one of the teaching profession’s most respected achievements. With 683 teachers who…
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Chuck Saylors, Kenneth Baxter elected to SCSBA Board
December 14, 2015
Chuck Saylors, a member of the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees, was elected secretary of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) during the association’s annual Delegate Assembly. Also,…
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Spartanburg Community College Foundation awards 2015-2016 Student Scholarships
December 14, 2015
The Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Foundation recently recognized outstanding students and donors at the annual Scholarship and Donor Brunch held at the Marriott at Renaissance Park in Spartanburg. Academic scholarships…
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U.S. Senate ushers in new era in public education with historic vote
December 10, 2015
The U.S. Senate today approved S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bipartisan and bicameral bill to reauthorize the federal education law known as the Elementary and Secondary…
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Spartanburg Community College welcomes Dr. Patricia Jones, new Associate Vice President of Instruction
December 10, 2015
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) recently welcomed Dr. Patricia Jones as associate vice president of instruction, responsible for leading SCC’s academic and non-credit programs as well as leading academic initiatives and…
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SC Bar receives funding to implement professional development program for teachers
December 9, 2015COLUMBIA, SC —The SC Bar Law Related Education Division announces that funds will be available in South Carolina to provide professional development for middle and high school teachers in civics…
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