Supercomputers give universities a competitive edge, researchers find
March 23, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Researchers have long believed that supercomputers give universities a competitive edge in scientific research, but now they have some hard data showing it’s true. A Clemson University…
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Wofford Environmental Studies shares 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on Restoring and Preserving Southern Ecosystems
March 22, 2015
Julie Moore, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, will be speaking in Olin Teaching Theater SPARTANBURG, SC – The Wofford College Environmental Studies Program will host the 3rd Annual Tyson Family Lecture on…
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Water Walk March 28 Raises Funds for Potable Water Systems in Guatemala
March 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – For Water Walk 2015, more than 700 Furman students, faculty, staff and local residents will carry water around Furman Lake from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28 as…
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Two Clemson University researchers reap $1 million in funding
March 19, 2015
Sorber and Wang honored with nation’s highest award for early-career research CLEMSON, SC – Two Clemson University faculty members are receiving a grand total of $1 million in funding as…
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Clemson graduation ceremonies to move to Greenville arena in August
March 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Clemson University will move its graduation ceremonies to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville beginning with the Aug. 7 ceremony later this year and continuing through the…
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Clemson Receives Final Approval for Littlejohn Rebuild
March 19, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson Athletics received final approval Wednesday from the South Carolina Budget and Control Board to begin renovation of Littlejohn Coliseum. The Board approved the construction project and issuance of…
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Greenville Technical College Library Features Diversity Endangered Exhibit
March 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Technical College Library is hosting a free exhibit that shows the effect humans have on the Earth’s ecosystems. “Diversity Endangered,” a traveling exhibit created by the Smithsonian…
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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition
March 18, 2015YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…
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Rock Hill Student Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition
March 18, 2015YORK COUNTY, SC –The South Carolina Arts Commission announces Joshua Mugabe, a senior at York Preparatory Academy in York County, as the state champion for the Poetry Out Loud: National…
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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication
March 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…
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Carolina Prep student selected for national publication
March 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – A fourth grade student from Carolina International Preparatory School has received national recognition for her poetry. Nine-year-old Martha Anne Miskin’s poem, “Boys” will be included in the…
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Clemson president named to American Council on Education board
March 16, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University President James P. Clements has been appointed to the board of directors of the American Council on Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for the…
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HRP Associates engineers to participate in “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day”
March 16, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – HRP Associates Inc. (HRP), an environmental and civil engineering and hydrogeology firm in Greenville, will participate in “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at AJ Whittenberg Elementary School…
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New associate dean named in College of Engineering and Science
March 16, 2015
High starts new job in May as enrollment booms CLEMSON, SC – A professor with deep experience in engineering education and a passion for increasing diversity has been named…
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Furman University Graduate Brandon Tensley Named Henry Luce Scholar
March 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Brandon Tensley, a 2012 graduate of Furman University, is one of 18 young adults from across the nation selected as a 2015-2016 Henry Luce Scholar. The Luce…
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Five Clemson University alumni to receive Distinguished Service Award
March 12, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — The Clemson Alumni Association has announced five recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, the alumni association’s highest alumni honor. “The Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who are…
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Students turn 1991 Mazda into race car
March 12, 2015
Work at CU-ICAR underscores state’s growing need for auto engineers CLEMSON, SC – The sporty, white convertible was near the end of its life on the road until it was…
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Clemson to host leaders in computing infrastructure for campus research
March 12, 2015
CLEMSON — Leaders involved in operating and supporting campus-shared research computing infrastructure will participate in a best practices workshop on Advancing Research Computing on Campuses March 17-19 at Clemson University. Photo:…
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Wells Shepard named Executive Director of Enrollment for Spartanburg Methodist College
March 12, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College has named Wells Shepard Executive Director of Enrollment effective Monday, March 16, 2015. The announcement was made by Danny Philbeck, SMC’s Vice President for Enrollment,…
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Furman University to Hold Inauguration Ceremony for President Elizabeth Davis Thursday, March 19
March 11, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Elizabeth Davis will be formally installed as Furman University’s 12th president during an inaugural ceremony Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium. Due to…
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The Fine Arts Center Accepting Applications for A.R.M.E.S. Program
March 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), South Carolina’s first secondary school for gifted students in the literary, visual and performing arts, is currently accepting nominations for A.R.M.E.S., Arts…
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TransformSC Schools Share Early Results
March 9, 2015Spring Conference Highlights Data from Four Schools COLUMBIA, SC – TransformSC schools participated in the initiative’s spring conference, sharing progress after participating in TransformSC for one school year. From increased…
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The Fine Arts Center Accepting Applications for A.R.M.E.S. Program
March 9, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Fine Arts Center (FAC), South Carolina’s first secondary school for gifted students in the literary, visual and performing arts, is currently accepting nominations for A.R.M.E.S., Arts…
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Professor who keeps public safe from hazardous chemicals takes leadership role
March 4, 2015
Freedman named chair of the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University professor whose work with microbes helps keep the public safe from…
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Clemson professor to serve as an Adobe Education Leader
March 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Adobe Systems selected Ryan Visser, a faculty member in Clemson University’s Eugene T. Moore School of Education, to serve a two-year term as an Adobe Education Leader. As…
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Wofford’s Shared Worlds announces guest writers, editors
March 4, 2015Science fiction/fantasy teen writing summer camp set for July 19-Aug. 1 SPARTANBURG, SC – Bestselling and highly acclaimed fantasy authors Kelly Link, Catherynne M. Valente and Monica Byrne will…
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Technical Colleges Sign Letters of Intent with Clemson and USC
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Today, officials from the SC Technical College System, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University came together to sign letters of intent to offer coordinated admission—streamlining…
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Clemson business students partner with Guy Harvey
March 4, 2015
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University business students have teamed up with Guy Harvey, the man behind both Guy Harvey Inc. and the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) to understand how…
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Bob Jones University to Host Blood Connection Drive
March 4, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Bob Jones University will host its semi-annual Blood Connection Drive March 9-13 and will take donations from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. “The shortage of…
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‘Smart grid’ seen as essential to countering climate change
March 3, 2015
Experts from 19 nations to gather at Clemson University CLEMSON, SC – Some of the globe’s leading experts will gather at Clemson University to exchange the latest ideas about “smart…
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Dennis Receives Financial Aid Honor
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeff Dennis, director of Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) at the…
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Fine Arts Students Invited to Perform at SC State House
March 2, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Fine arts students from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind have been invited to perform before the SC House of Representatives on March 4.…
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Wofford announces finalists in entrepreneurship competition
March 2, 2015Students to pitch ideas for chance at $20,000 in cash, services SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College announces 10 students who will pitch their businesses and community impact projects to…
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Spartanburg Community College to Host March Open House Month at all SCC Campuses
March 2, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Community College (SCC) will host free open house events each Tuesday afternoon throughout the month of March from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at all SCC campuses in Spartanburg, Union…
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Switzer named interim chair of new education department
March 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University faculty member Debi Switzer has been named interim chair of the Eugene T. Moore School of Education’s new education and human development department. The department includes…
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Carolina International Preparatory School purchases facility
March 2, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has recently purchased its facility at 212 Roper Mountain Extension in Greenville. Carolina Prep has operated at this location since August 2010. The property…
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USC Upstate’s Johnson College of Business and Economics Maintains Prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation
February 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International -The Association…
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Wofford professor takes part in CNN documentary series: McCane expertise tapped in ‘Finding Jesus’ starting March 1
February 25, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College religion professor Dr. Byron McCane has done his share of digging for archaeological finds in the Middle East and giving his students those experiences from time…
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Clemson staff members win awards from education advancement council
February 25, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III recognized several members of the Clemson University Public Affairs Division at its annual conference in Orlando…
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Greenville Technical College partners with the University Center of Greenville for College Opportunity Fair
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The University Center of Greenville will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Greenville Technical College partners with the University Center of Greenville for College Opportunity Fair
February 25, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The University Center of Greenville will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the…
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Upstate Pioneering Women Recognized by Spartanburg Methodist College
February 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Spartanburg Methodist College hosted their annual Pioneering Women Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 20th to acknowledge women of character, courage and commitment in…
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SMC’s Dr. Colleen Perry Keith Named President of Pfeiffer University
February 23, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President of Spartanburg Methodist College since 2009, has been named president of Pfeiffer University. The announcement was made today by the trustees of the Misenheimer,…
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Bruce Byers Awarded SCFLTA Lifetime Achievement Award
February 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Byers, Chair of the Division of Modern Language and Literature in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University, was recently awarded the South…
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India automaker’s chairman emeritus to receive honorary degree at S.C. Auto Summit
February 23, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Clemson University will honor chairman emeritus of India’s Tata Motors Ratan Tata with an honorary Doctorate of Automotive Engineering at the S.C. Automotive Summit Tuesday at the Hyatt…
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New film shines light on Clemson University’s connection to Hollywood
February 22, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A group of student filmmakers and their Academy Award-winning professor will gather in a campus theater on Monday for the big-screen premiere of a new animated film…
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Clemson ranks 33rd on Business Journal’s list of top public colleges
February 20, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University landed a place in The Business Journal’s elite list of America’s 40 best public colleges and universities. Based on 19 categories, the university took 33rd…
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Furman Launches New Chapter of Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology
February 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University has been selected to host a new chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society for religious studies and theology. Furman joins more than…
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One of engineering’s toughest challenges comes into focus at Clemson University
February 18, 2015
CLEMSON, SC – A team of students, faculty members and professionals will fan out across Clemson University on Saturday to tackle one of the toughest challenges in engineering. Its mission…
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Anderson University Named Apple Distinguished School
February 16, 2015
Innovative Mobile Learning Initiative leverages power of devices to enhance learning ANDERSON, SC – Five years ago, Anderson University committed itself to becoming a leader in using mobile technology…
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