SMC – Accommodating the Needs of ALL Students for 104 years
July 23, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College has a long precedent for providing students resources for education and for life. When SMC’s visionary founder, Dr. David English Camak, established the college…
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Experienced Leader Takes Helm of Fast-Growing School of Computing
July 22, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A former associate dean with several years leadership experience has begun a new job as the director of a fast-growing Clemson University school that prepares students for…
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New Role Positions Clemson for Success in Health Services
July 22, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University professor Windsor Westbrook Sherrill has been named associate vice president for health research at Clemson and chief science officer at Greenville Health System (GHS). Clemson and GHS announced…
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Mimi Sadik Memorial Scholarship at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Inspires Pharmacy Education
July 22, 2014CLINTON, SC – Presbyterian College has announced that Dr. Farid Sadik, a pharmacist and current PC professor, along with his family, has endowed a $25,000 scholarship in memory of Sadik’s…
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Furman University Recognized as a Great Place to Work by Chronicle of Higher Education
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Chronicle of Higher Education has once again designated Furman University as a great place to work. Furman was one of 92 colleges that were recognized in…
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Clemson Alumni Association names new board members
July 21, 2014CLEMSON — The Clemson Alumni Association has elected six new members to its board of directors. Their terms began July 1. They are: Josh Bell of Charleston, Class of 2008, executive director…
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Matt Ledbetter Receives Scholarships from SCAPA
July 21, 2014GREENVILLE, SC– Matt Ledbetter, a junior majoring in accounting at Bob Jones University, was recently selected by the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA) Educational Fund as a…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to Address Graduates at Summer Commencement
July 21, 2014PENDLETON, SC – Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately…
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New interim associate dean named in Clemson University’s largest college
July 21, 2014Dr. John Gowdy brings ‘wealth of experience’ to job Dr. John Gowdy has been named interim associate dean for undergraduate studies in Clemson University’s College of Engineering and Science. Gowdy,…
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Clemson ‘Will to Lead’ Philanthropy Campaign Tops $800 Million; Donors Gave $115 Million Last Year
July 21, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University’s “The Will to Lead” capital campaign has surpassed the $800 million milestone. President James P. Clements shared the good news as the fiscal year came…
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Olli and The Riley Institute Present Summer Series, Crisis of The Working Poor
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – July 22, July 29, August 5 & August 12, 2014 ~ Costco cofounder Sinegal gives closing address in the four-part series GREENVILLE, SC – The Riley Institute and Osher…
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Kanika Miller receives 2014 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
July 16, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Kanika Miller, a student in the Marketing program at Greenville Technical College, has been named the winner of the 2014 F.M. Rogers Student Leadership Award. The award,…
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Judy Beck Elected to Association of Teacher Education Board of Directors
July 16, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Judy Beck to the Association of Teacher Education’s Board of Directors. Beck is…
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Clemson University bioengineering center lands $11 million for tissue research
July 16, 2014Research money could help nurture state’s medical-technology industry CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University has been awarded $11 million to expand a bioengineering center that helps mentor junior faculty members as they…
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Margaret Stegall to Serve as Intern for Senator Tim Scott
July 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Margaret Stegall, a sophomore Journalism and Mass Communication major at Bob Jones University, has been selected as an intern for U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s office in Greenville. Stegall,…
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Nicholas Receives National Coaching Award
July 15, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Chuck Nicholas was recently awarded the Fifth Diamond Award by the National Speech & Debate Association during their annual tournament in Overland Park, Kansas. Nicholas, a resident of…
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Clemson University Names Tom Taylor Interim Deputy CIO
July 15, 2014
CLEMSON, SC — Clemson Computing and Information Technology has named Tom Taylor to serve as the interim deputy chief information officer for enterprise systems and applications. Taylor has led Clemson…
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Clemson University to Expand Portfolio of Projects that Give Students Real-World Experience
July 15, 2014CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University’s engineering-and-science majors will have more opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to the real world as part of a new effort that launches this month. Randy Collins…
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@AuntFAE Answers Financial Aid Questions Via Tri-County Twitter Account
July 15, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – With fall semester just six weeks away, the phones in Tri-County Technical College’s Financial Aid office are ringing off the hook with returning, prospective, and current students, along…
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Smith appointed to board of the South Carolina chapter of National Association of Social Workers
July 14, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bonnie J. Smith, professor and department head for the Human Services Department at Greenville Technical College and chair of the International Education program at the college, has…
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Spartanburg Community College Honors Wall of Fame Inductees
July 14, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Community College (SCC) inducted five individuals to the SCC Wall of Fame for their distinguished service and contributions to the College. To be considered for the…
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Otis Rawl, Sylvia Echols, and Sam Cook Elected to ICS Board of Directors
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Institute for Child Success, a research and policy organization working to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all…
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Otis Rawl, Sylvia Echols, and Sam Cook Elected to ICS Board of Directors
July 14, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of Directors of the Institute for Child Success, a research and policy organization working to create a culture that facilitates and fosters the success of all…
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Creep-Crawly Critters are Back at the Museum
July 14, 2014ANDERSON, SC – August 16, 2014 – Back by popular demand! If you like creepy-crawly critters then come to the Museum on Saturday, August 16th because the Critter Keeper is back. The…
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The University Center of Greenville to Host College Opportunity Fair
July 14, 2014What: The University Center of Greenville’s College Opportunity Fair When: Tuesday, July 15th, 6pm – 8pm Where: University Center of Greenville _____255 S. Pleasantburg Dr. _____Greenville, SC 29607 In one…
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Teach for America Announces 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards
July 9, 2014FLORENCE, SC – Teach For America recently announced the five recipients of its 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards to highlight and share best practices from some of the organization’s…
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Teach for America Announces 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards
July 9, 2014FLORENCE, SC – Teach For America recently announced the five recipients of its 2014 Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Awards to highlight and share best practices from some of the organization’s…
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International Trade at Stake as Delegates Meet at Clemson University
July 9, 2014CLEMSON, SC — International trade in ceramic tile will be at stake today as delegates from 15 countries begin meeting at Clemson University to develop new standards for a building…
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Hestermann to Oversee New Academic Partnership with GHS
July 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University and Greenville Health System (GHS) announced today that Furman biology professor Eli Hestermann will assume the responsibilities of overseeing the new academic partnership between the…
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IT-oLogy to Participate in National Code.org Program
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy staff will attend a…
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IT-oLogy to Participate in National Code.org Program
July 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy staff will attend a…
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Kelley Places 20th in the Nation for Lincoln-Douglas Debate
July 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Elliott Kelley, a 2014 graduate of Bob Jones Academy, placed 20th in the nation out of 250 debaters in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the 2014 National Speech and Debate…
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McCormick named interim dean of Clemson business and behavioral science college
July 7, 2014CLEMSON — To his long list of Clemson University roles – from student to Clemson Dad – Professor Emeritus and BB&T Scholar of Economics Bobby McCormick will now add the…
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USC grad from Laurens promoted to Major General in the Air Force Reserve
July 7, 2014ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GA – Maj. Gen. William Buck Waldrop Jr., a graduate of the University of South Carolina, was promoted to the rank of major general June 30,…
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Wofford, Spartanburg Celebrate Panthers’ 20th Training Camp
July 3, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College and the Spartanburg community are set to celebrate the Carolina Panthers’ 20th summer training camp here as the NFL team opens practice on Saturday, July 26, in…
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Clemson’s SCE&G Energy Innovation Center rated LEED Gold
July 2, 2014Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification accredits buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and indoor environmental quality. The SCE&G Energy Innovation Center at the Clemson…
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Clemson’s SCE&G Energy Innovation Center rated LEED Gold
July 2, 2014Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification accredits buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and indoor environmental quality. The SCE&G Energy Innovation Center at the Clemson…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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SC Children and Race: Report Shows African-American and Hispanic Children at a Greater Disadvantage
July 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A report analysis released today by Children’s Trust of South Carolina shows the state’s children, especially those of color, are falling behind important milestones and families across racial…
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South Carolina Public Charter School Info Expos in the Upstate
June 30, 2014South Carolina locations from July 23 – August 6, 2014 ~ Looking for a school for your child? Come meet with staff and parents from the public charter schools serving…
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South Carolina Public Charter School Info Expos
June 30, 2014South Carolina locations from July 23 – August 6, 2014 ~ Looking for a school for your child? Come meet with staff and parents from the public charter schools serving…
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Clemson Prof: Who Benefits from Public Displays of Activism in the Business Community?
June 30, 2014CLEMSON, SC – Long/short equity hedge funds have the ability to hold both long and short allocations in public equity. If the markets move as a fund manager hopes, the…
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Higginbotham Joins SMC Admissions Staff
June 30, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to announce Kacie Hines Higginbotham has joined the SMC Admissions Office staff as an Admissions Counselor. Higginbotham will oversee the Newberry, Lexington,…
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College Opportunity Fair at University Center of Greenville
June 30, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – July 15, 2014 – The University Center of Greenville at McAlister Square will offer an information session on academic programs and related careers on Tuesday, July 15…
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USC Upstate Foundation Names Appoints Six New Members to Board of Directors
June 30, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – The University of South Carolina Upstate Foundation announced Thursday the appointment of six new members to the Board of Directors. All will begin their new terms July…
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Bosch Pledges $500,000 for Clemson University Fellowships
June 26, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A $500,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund will establish an endowment in perpetuity for automotive-engineering fellowships that are aimed at diversifying the workforce and inspiring the…
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Clemson trustees approve fee increase averaging less than 3%
June 25, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University fees for tuition, housing and meal plans will increase by an average of less than 3 percent this fall, which will partially offset mandatory payroll,…
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Gift Provides Nursing and Healthcare Students With Portable Technology
June 25, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Foundation for Geriatric Education, a long-term supporter of Greenville Technical College, has provided a gift of $10,014 that helps prepare students to use technology now common…
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Cosmetology Career Showcase Offered at Greenville Technical College
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC- Greenville Technical College will offer ”Beauty and the Beach,” a Cosmetology Career Showcase, on Monday, July 28. Anyone interested can drop in from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The…
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Ashley Stokes Appointed as New Lower School Head
June 23, 2014SPARTANBURG, SC – Spartanburg Day School will begin the new school year with a new leader in its Lower School. Ashley Stokes was recently appointed as Lower School head and will…
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