Storm the Castle and Explore Life in Medieval Times
June 23, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Knights and dragons are popping up all over this summer. While the movie theaters are filled with tales of adventure, it is only at the Upcountry History…
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Greenville Technical College Selects Professors of the Year
June 19, 2014GREEENVILLE, SC – Each year, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the Governor jointly sponsor awards for two-year colleges and four-year institutions to recognize a “Governor’s Professor of…
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State Invests in Children of the Upstate
June 19, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) is grateful to the South Carolina House of Representatives, Senate and all of our members and friends for supporting our…
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Furman University’s Bridges To A Brighter Future Invited To June 20 Event At U.S. Department Of Education
June 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Bridges to a Brighter Future is one of 20 programs nationwide that has been invited to participate in the National Summer Learning Day Fair at…
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Greenville Technical College Child Development Center Earns National Naeyc Accreditation
June 18, 2014Program among the top in the nation by earning accreditation GREENVILLE, SC – The Margaret Mills Cubbage Child Development Center at Greenville Technical College has earned accreditation from the National Association…
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Former Miss S.C. Ali Rogers selected for College Football Playoff internship
June 18, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Ali Rogers is no stranger to pressure situations. After all, the 22-year-old Clemson University communications studies major has had a large portion of her life played out…
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Math Camp for Girls Aims to Narrow the Gender Gap
June 18, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A group of high school girls are at Clemson University this week to attend a new summer camp that aims to boost their math skills and give…
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Tri-County Team Tells Conference Attendees Collaboration With Industry Is Key to Producing Work-Ready Graduates
June 18, 2014PENDLETON, SC – Most of the 200 attendees at the recent international Automation Conference 2014 are facing the same day-to-day challenge – finding and hiring individuals with 21st century workplace…
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Murray Participates in AAF Minority High School Internship Program at DNA Creative Communications
June 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Stephanie Murray, a rising senior at Wren High School, was selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Minority Internship Program. Murray shadowed the employees of…
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Roger Sullivan Named Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
June 18, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – Roger J. Sullivan has been named vice chancellor for advancement at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Sullivan, who had been serving in this role in an…
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TCMU Gains Momentum for State Funding
June 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Children’s Museum of the Upstate was delighted to receive overwhelming support of the House of Representatives with a 91-20 vote to override Governor Haley’s veto of…
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Murray Participates in AAF Minority High School Internship Program at DNA Creative Communications
June 18, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Stephanie Murray, a rising senior at Wren High School, was selected to participate in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Minority Internship Program. Murray shadowed the employees of…
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M&G and the Kroc Center Partner for a Kids’ 3D Art Exhibition
June 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – From June 13th through July 6th, the Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University and The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invite all to…
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Furman Grad to Become Finland Prime Minister
June 17, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Alexander Stubb, a 1993 Furman University graduate who currently serves as Finland’s Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, is set to become the country’s next prime…
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Wofford Students Gaining Experience through Internships
June 17, 2014
SPARTANBURG, SC – From as close as Wofford College’s admission office to as far away as India, China and England, with assignments as diverse as scientific, robotics and medical research…
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Clements to Help Set Business, Education Agenda
June 16, 2014CLEMSON, SC — When more than 50 leaders of Fortune 500 companies, national education associations and major colleges and universities convene to discuss how business and higher education can collaborate…
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Furman Professor Receives Fulbright Scholarship
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Brannon Andersen has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for teaching and research at the University of Zadar in Croatia during…
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Greenville Technical College Student Excels in Business Simulation Exercise
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Taylor Ledford, a Management student at Greenville Technical College, was part of a team that competed near the top of the international GLO-BUS competition. After the semester…
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Engenius Brings in Summer Interns
June 16, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Peter Peckarsky and Brooks Manley are spending the summer learning about content marketing strategy with Engenius, a local web development and marketing firm. Peckarsky is a graduate…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Governor Signs Charter School Bill – Creating Pathways to High Quality Charter School Growth
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Haley signed the House Bill H3853 into law on Thursday, June 12, 2014 refining the procedures of starting and closing public charter schools in South Carolina…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Secretary Richard W. Riley and four others to receive 2014 NAACP Presidential Citation
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP will present former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley with its coveted Presidential Citation at the annual Freedom Fund Celebration…
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Pioneering Researcher Bookends Year with Two Honors
June 12, 2014CLEMSON, SC – A Clemson University senior lecturer who helped improve the understanding of thermal hydraulics as France became a world leader in nuclear power is looking forward to fall…
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New Board Members Coming to Play at TCMU
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – It’s an exciting time for The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) as they usher in the following experienced community leaders as board members. Chase Eldridge is…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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NEXT High School Board Announces Formal Search for CEO
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Board of NEXT High School, a free, public high school bringing an innovative model of individualized education using project-based learning coupled with online delivered instruction, announced today…
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Clemson Bestows Highest Honor on Trustee, Professor Emeritus
June 11, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University is recognizing a trustee and a retired professor with its highest public honor. Ellison Smyth McKissick III of Greenville and Jerome V. Reel Jr. of…
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Victoria Kirby Joins Furman University as Director of Corporate and Professional Development
June 11, 2014GREENVILLE, SC—Victoria Kirby has been named Director of the Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University. The Center offers customized training and performance consulting services that helps organizations…
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Esys Automation Joins Impressive Roster of CU-ICAR Campus Partners
June 11, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC — Esys Automation expands its North American operations to the Southeast Region by establishing an office at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). Headquartered in Auburn Hills,…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Gov. Nikki Haley, Education Professionals Celebrate Passage Of K-12 Education Reform Initiative
June 9, 2014
Achieving The Promise Of An Equitable Education COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley today joined education professionals and South Carolina business leaders in celebrating the final passage of her K-12 Education…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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Nelsen Reappointed as SCETV Commission Chairman
June 9, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has reappointed Furman University political science professor Brent Nelsen to serve as chairman of the South Carolina Educational Television Commission. Nelsen has…
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BJU President Named Distinguished Alumnus by The Citadel
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Citadel Alumni Association recently named BJU President Steve Pettit, a 1978 business administration graduate of The Citadel, as a Distinguished Citadel Alumnus. The Citadel, The Military…
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Graduateprograms.com Announces Winthrop in the Top 10 Nutrition Science Graduate Programs
June 9, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – Winthrop University nutrition graduate students rated their university work among the top in the country, according to graduateprograms.com. The online site recently announced its spring 2014 rankings of top…
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UpstateBizSC Hires USC Student Intern
June 9, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – MidlandsBiz is excited to announce Leah Edwards as a summer design intern. Leah is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Visual Communications…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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Board Appoints Benggio Acting Director
June 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Leesa Benggio as Acting Director of the South Carolina State Library. Benggio has been employed by…
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2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…
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2014 Ken Bower Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC -The Ken Bower Teacher Cadet Scholarship, named in memory of Dr. Ken Bower, an architect of the original Teacher Cadet course and curriculum, is awarded each year to as…
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Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Dr. Tom Thompson, Candidate for Superintendent of Education, Announces Campaign Event Tour
June 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Tom Thompson, candidate for S.C. State Superintendent of Education, has announced his Campaign Event Tour. This tour will take place Wednesday, June 4th through Tuesday, June 10th.…
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Wofford professor selected for interfaith understanding seminar
June 4, 2014
Jones to attend five-day conference in Cambridge, Mass. SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Katherine (Trina) Janiec Jones, associate professor of religion at Wofford College, has been selected from a…
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Steve Hand of Greenville Technical College Receives Community Service Award
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Steve Hand, director of the Quick Jobs with a Future program at Greenville Technical College, received the 2014 William S. Hummers Community Service Award in May at…
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Luzzatti of Greenville Technical College Presents Lean Workshop for CEOs
June 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Marco Luzzatti, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at Greenville Technical College’s Corporate and Career Development Division, recently conducted a workshop on “Getting the Most Out of…
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National Fund for Workforce Solutions to Present Award in June for Excellence in Workforce Development
June 4, 2014BOSTON —The National Fund for Workforce Solutions (National Fund), a national partnership of communities, employers, workers, and philanthropy, has named the Greenville Region Workforce Collaborative (GRWC) in Greenville, South Carolina,…
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Research Foundation names director of licensing for tech transfer
June 3, 2014
CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University has named August “Chris” Gesswein director of licensing for technology transfer in the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF). Gesswein joins Clemson from Ultradian Diagnostics where he…
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National History Day in South Carolina
June 3, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc. Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six months…
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National History Day in South Carolina
June 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Community Museum Society, Inc. Even with so many transitions in 2013-2014, the National History Day in South Carolina Program has seen more growth in the last six…
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