New interactive map allows easy touring of Clemson’s communityBUILD sites around Charleston
June 5, 2024
The Clemson Architecture Center, Charleston (CAC.C) has developed a new resource that highlights and provides a story map for friends of Clemson to engage with structures designed and constructed by…
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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games
June 5, 2024
Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…
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Five Clemson students and alums awarded prestigious Fulbright scholarships
June 5, 2024
Three Clemson students and two alums are preparing to travel to the Czech Republic, Germany, Philippines, Serbia and Scotland after being awarded Fulbright U.S. Student grants, a highly competitive scholarship…
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Greenville Technical College holds adjunct faculty virtual networking and hiring event
June 4, 2024
A virtual networking and hiring event will connect qualified adjunct faculty applicants with department representatives who have hiring needs at Greenville Technical College. The event will be held on Tuesday,…
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Converse University, Horry-Georgetown Technical College sign articulation agreement
June 4, 2024
Converse University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) have established a new block transfer articulation agreement allowing seamless credit transfer between the two institutions, facilitating student success and celebrating collaboration. Leaders…
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Class of 2024 graduates from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
May 31, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) held its 35th Annual Commencement Ceremony, drawing nearly 130 families from across the state to Hartsville to honor their graduates.…
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SMC to launch online General Studies Degree benefitting returning adult learners
May 29, 2024
Partnership with OneSpartanburg’s Re:Degree Initiative is Focused on Increasing College Completion Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) is launching a new online bachelor’s degree that provides a clear path to a degree…
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Four Clemson faculty members receive Fulbright Scholar Awards
May 28, 2024
Four Clemson University faculty members have received prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards, which provide international lecturing and research opportunities that advance careers while benefiting host institutions and countries. Upon return from…
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Huff named director of Clemson Wood Utilization + Design Institute
May 28, 2024
Emily Huff, associate professor of human dimensions of forestry at Michigan State University, has been named director of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute (WU+D). Huff takes over leadership of…
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Clemson names Ece Erdogmus founding dean for the College of Architecture, Art and Construction
May 28, 2024
Ece Erdogmus, chair and professor at the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), has been chosen to lead the College of Architecture, Art and Construction…
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Matthew Holt named dean of Clemson’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
May 28, 2024
Clemson University has named Matthew T. “Matt” Holt dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS). Currently head and professor of Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied…
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The BlackRock Foundation invests in Spartanburg Academic Movement to spur education and job readiness in Union County, South Carolina
May 28, 2024
Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) announced a $1.5 million grant award from The BlackRock Foundation. The new funds will enable SAM to support the creation of cradle-to-career model in Union County,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduates earn 30 Associate Degrees
May 28, 2024
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) graduating class has been offered over 7.2 million dollars in scholarships and earned 30 Associate Degrees. The class of 2024 has also completed over…
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Greenville Technical College instructors receive NISOD excellence awards
May 28, 2024
Seven members of the Greenville Technical College faculty have been honored with National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. The awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding…
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Award-winning ATD SC Chapter teams up with ATD Buffalo Niagara for groundbreaking webinar on technology and workplace education
May 28, 2024
The South Carolina Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD SC), recipient of numerous accolades for its commitment to excellence in talent development, announced a collaborative effort with the…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces 2024 Award Winners
May 23, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2024 award winners. Commissioner Leadership Award, Helen Rosemond-Saunders, Tri-County Technical College Honors an individual who…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2024 Project SEARCH graduates
May 22, 2024
Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours St. Francis Health System will celebrate the Class of 2024 during a special ceremony at the Bon Secours…
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The ever-curious ‘George’ spending his summer at the Upcountry History Museum
May 22, 2024
Straight from the television screen and pages of countless stories from his exploits, that inquisitive little monkey named Curious George will make the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County his…
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Three Clemson astrophysicists get NASA Data Analysis Program grants totaling over $1 million
May 20, 2024
Three Clemson University astrophysicists have been awarded more than $1 million combined through the NASA Astrophysics Data Analysis Program to study active galactic nuclei, their obscuring material, and variability and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day celebration with $529 college savings grants
May 15, 2024
For the 12th year, babies born on May 29 are eligible to receive PalmettoBaby grant for future education State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program…
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Greenville Tech Foundation announces Champions for Student Success event
May 14, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the new PRISMA Health Center for Health & Life…
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Furman launches strategic plan with focus on innovation, community, sustainability
May 13, 2024
Furman University has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a university of innovation and impact, foster a thriving community, and ensure a sustainable future, President Elizabeth…
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New D-Day exhibit at Upcountry History Museum personifies stories honoring men and women of ‘Greatest Generation’
May 13, 2024
From best-kept secret of World War II to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the sixth day of the sixth month…
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Ecumenical University appoints James L. Felder as its third president
May 10, 2024
The Board of Trustees of Ecumenical University announced the appointment of James L. Felder as its third president. Bishop Redfern II, founder of Ecumenical Church and University, officially announced, heralding…
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Ecumenical University
May 9, 2024
Ecumenical University is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education. As such, Ecumenical continues the philosophy of education that first gave rise to the…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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Converse University awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership
May 8, 2024
Converse University Awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has awarded Converse University a three-year grant to support a new Center of Excellence…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Career Pathways Scholarship offers increased award beginning fall semester
May 8, 2024
Beginning Fall Semester 2024 through Spring Semester 2025, the Career Pathways Scholarship at Greenville Technical College (GTC) will award $2,500 each semester in scholarship money for students pursuing education that…
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Larry Miller of Greenville Technical College named to GADC board
May 8, 2024
Dr. Larry Miller, vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s board of directors by Greenville County Council…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
May 7, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Royondia Ross, who is currently studying business administration. A…
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Liberty High Senior receives 2024 SCAC Presidential Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded its 2024 Presidential Scholarship to Isaac Esuary of Liberty High School. SCAC annually awards one $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation enhances Greenville Technical College Students’ lives with $4.56 million in support
May 7, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation proudly supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming lives and enriching the community through the provision of world-class, affordable education. In a landmark year, celebrating half…
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Greenville Technical College celebrates graduates at Commencement
May 6, 2024
Commencement for Greenville Technical College graduates was held at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, May 3. Included were 298 participants, 8 military veterans, 112 graduates with a GPA of…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates over 950 graduates at 60th annual Commencement Ceremony
May 6, 2024
Over 950 proud graduates of the Class of 2024 were celebrated during Spartanburg Community College’s sixtieth annual graduation ceremony Thursday, May 2 on the College’s Giles Campus in Spartanburg. The top…
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Converse University welcomes McMurray as Orchestra Director, Petrie School of Music
May 3, 2024
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will…
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Self Regional Healthcare physician, CEO calls on Lander graduates to be a light for others
May 2, 2024
The life lessons of the late Ruth Seymour Tolbert, one of the first students to attend Lander College in 1904 when the Williamston Female College relocated to Greenwood, were the…
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Clemson, NASA sign agreement to advance research, education
May 1, 2024
Clemson University and NASA’s Johnson Space Center have signed a Space Act Agreement that opens the door to unique research and education opportunities aimed at advancing space exploration. Johnson Space…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities receives national programming accreditation
April 30, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public residential high school for the arts located in downtown Greenville, announced that it received a reaccreditation by the…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 26, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation will be honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day with two community events this week. Yom HaShoah, which is known in America as Holocaust Remembrance Day, will occur May…
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Beth Pontari named VP for Academic Affairs and Provost
April 26, 2024
Beth Pontari, a key leader in developing The Furman Advantage and the underlying Pathways Program, has been named vice president for Academic Affairs and provost at Furman University, beginning May…
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Spartanburg Community College expands College Transition Coordinator Program with focus on reengaging adult learners
April 25, 2024
Spartanburg Community College is doubling down on its strategic efforts to re-engage Spartanburg County’s large population of adults with unfinished degrees by expanding its College Transition Coordinator (CTC) program to…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson
April 24, 2024
The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…
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The YoPro Know updates its website to better serve clients
April 22, 2024
The YoPro Know has updated its website to continue to serve its clients and potential clients in the best and most efficient ways possible. These new and improved changes include:…
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Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement
April 18, 2024
Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) University of South Carolina Upstate STA00311PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Associate Director for Residence Education and Student Engagement (ADRESE) provides the leadership…
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Jennifer Moorefield of Greenville Technical College appointed to Greenville County Workforce Development Board
April 17, 2024
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to serve on the Greenville County Workforce Development Board as a representative…
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GSSM Students transform lives in Cusco, Peru through service-learning
April 17, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) proudly announces the success of its recent global learning experience in Cusco, Peru. A dedicated group of GSSM students and…
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PTC to hold spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2
April 17, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two spring term commencement exercises on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the James Medford Family Event Center on PTC’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. An 11…
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