South Carolina becomes 25th state to adopt Common Core standards in math, reading
July 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – July 18, 2010 – South Carolina is now the 25thstate to adopt a national set of academic benchmarks that detail themath and reading skills students will learn…
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National Merit Scholarship program announces additional awards to SC grads
July 14, 2010MOUNT PLEASANT , SC – July 13, 2010 – Seventeen graduates from SouthCarolina’s public high schools are among an additional 1,900 awardwinners announced today by the NationalMerit Scholarship program. The…
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Clemson University offers voluntary retirement, separation incentives
July 12, 2010CLEMS0N, SC – July 12, 2010 – Clemson University is offering two incentives — voluntary retirement or voluntary separation — to eligible employees to help manage state funding cuts to…
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Farmer hall is latest building at Furman recognized for green design, construction
July 7, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 7, 2010 – Furman University’s Thomas Spann Farmer Hall has been awarded LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for achievement in green design and…
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S.C. Energy Office Grant Funds New Solar Panel Installation Planned for Furman this Fall
July 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 3, 2010 – A new installation of solar panels at the Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (PAC) at Furman University is expected to quadruple the…
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Two SC schools, one district recognized for character education Promising Practices
July 2, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – July 2, 2010 – Two public schools and one SouthCarolina school district are among the 230 winners of “PromisingPractices” awards announced recently by the Character EducationPartnership headquartered…
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Erskine releases statement on SACS action
July 2, 2010DUE WEST, SC – July 2, 2010 – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges has considered a report of a focus committee on Erskine College…
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Smolla Takes Over As Furman University President July 1
July 2, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 2, 2010 – Rodney A. Smolla will officially assume the presidency of Furman University Thursday, July 1. Smolla replaces David E. Shi, who is retiring June…
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Clemson University to host World Conference on Carbon in July
June 27, 2010CLEMSON, SC – July 11 – 16, 2010 – Carbon2010: The Annual World Conference on Carbon brings more than 400 scientists and engineers to Clemson’s Madren Conference Center July 11-16.…
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International expert to join Clemson University economic development team
June 27, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 22, 2010 – An international trade and economic development leader will join Clemson University in August as an adviser and guest lecturer on global economic development…
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Summers Appointed to Clemson University Board of Visitors
June 27, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – June 27, 2010 – Boyd Summers of Colliers Keenanhas been appointed to the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Summers, who graduated from Clemson in 1991 was appointed…
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Furman University Receives $1 Million Grant from the Duke Endowment
June 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 13, 2010 – The Duke Endowment of Charlotte,N.C., has awarded Furman University a $1 million grant to support thework of the David E. Shi Center for…
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Clemson University receives $1 million grant for science education
June 13, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 13, 2010 – The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award Clemson University a $1 million grant for SC Life, which supports science education and research projects…
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Clemson engineers to create model underground energy-storage facility
June 9, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 9, 2010 – With a new twist on an old idea, two Clemson University environmental engineers are developing ways to store waste energy underground to cut…
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CU-ICAR Center for Emerging Technologies brings new dimension to the automotive research campus
June 4, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 4, 2010 – Clemson University broke ground Fridayfor the Center for Emerging Technologies at the Clemson UniversityInternational Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), and officialssaid the first…
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Clemson's Lee Hall/Lowry Hall listed on National Register of Historic Places
June 2, 2010CLEMSON, SC – June 2, 2010 – One of Clemson University’s modernspaces now is one of America’s historic places. The National Park Service has placed Clemson University’s Lee Hall/LowryHall complex…
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Clemson Provost to speak at the S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics 21st Commencement Ceremony
May 31, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2010 – The S.C. Governor’s School forScience and Mathematics (GSSM) was pleased to announce that Dr. DorisHelms, Clemson University vice president for academic affairs andprovost,…
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Gerald Sonnenfeld named Clemson University's new vice president for research
May 28, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 27, 2010 – Clemson University President James F. Barker announced Wednesday that Gerald Sonnenfeld will be the university’s new vice president for research. We had an…
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New President Announced for SC Technical College System
May 27, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 26, 2010 – The State Board for Technical andComprehensive Education announced yesterday that an offer has beenextended to and accepted by Dr. Darrel Staat. Staat comes…
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National Wireless Safety Week is a Perfect Time to Put the Brakes on Irresponsible Driving
May 27, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 27,2010 – National Wireless Safety Week is June 14-18 and a great time forVerizon Wireless to remind cell phone users thatsafety should be the top priority…
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$400,000 NRC grant to develop nuclear engineering faculty at Clemson
May 26, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 25, 2010 – The environmental engineering and Earth sciences department at Clemson University has received a three-year, $400,000 faculty-development grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission…
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Aiken dentist elected to Clemson board of trustees
May 19, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 19, 2010 – Aiken dentist Ronald D. “Ronnie” Lee was elected Wednesday to Clemson University’s board of trustees in a vote by the South Carolina General…
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Schools win awards for family-friendly atmosphere, customer-focused service
May 17, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 17, 2010 – Schools across South Carolina werehonored today with RedCarpet awards to recognize their success at creatingfamily-friendly school environments and providing excellent customerservice. State Superintendent…
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USDA OKs aid for state veterinarian shortage
May 17, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 17, 2010 – South Carolina’s shortage of food-supply veterinarians may get some aid from Washington. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials are offering to help pay…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Newest Graduates, Prepares Leaders for Future
May 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2010 – Leadership South Carolina, thestate’s oldest and most recognized leadership development program, wouldlike to announce graduates who comprise the Class of 2010. They joinmore…
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Finalists Announced for SC Technical College System Leader
May 12, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2010 – The State Board for Technical andComprehensive Education’s search committee has announced three finalistsfor the position of President/Executive Director of the SC TechnicalCollege System. …
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Clemson dean elected vice chairman of National Science Board
May 12, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 12, 2010 – Esin Gulari, dean of the Clemson University College of Engineering and Science, has been elected vice chairman of the National Science Board (NSB),…
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Three high school seniors selected for recognition as 2010 Presidential Scholars
May 5, 2010WASHINGTON, DC & GREENVILLE & AIKEN, SC- May 5, 2010 -Three seniors in South Carolina public schools are among the 141outstanding students nationwide recognized as 2010 PresidentialScholars, according to federal…
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Who governs our schools? Clemson study answers the question
May 5, 2010CLEMSON, SC – May 5, 2010 – A new report on schools from Clemson University takes on a topic that looks to figure prominently in the South Carolina governor’s race:…
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Palmetto Mentoring Network aims to cut down on gang activity, juvenile violence
May 4, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – May 4, 2010 – The South Carolina Department ofEducation’s Office of Youth Services has received a $486,169federal grant to fund a Palmetto Mentoring Network made up ofsite-based,…
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Furman Earns High Score in Guide to Green Colleges
May 3, 2010The Princeton Review profiles environmentally responsible schools GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2010 – The Princeton Review has named Furman University one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges and…
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Furman Student Reece Lyerly Chosen as 2010 Udall Scholar
May 3, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2010 – Furman University junior Reece Lyerly has been named a 2010 Udall Scholar as the recipient of one of the nation’s most prestigious undergraduate…
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Clyburn to get honorary degree at Clemson commencement
April 30, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 30, 2010 – U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities at commencement exercises at Clemson University on Friday, May 7, in…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Chair, Inez Tenenbaum in South Carolina to Unveil Safe Kids South Carolina Safety and Prevention Calendar
April 28, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 26, 2010 – Native South Carolinian, InezTenenbaum will be the guest speaker for the annual SafeKids South Carolina Safety and Prevention Calendar Luncheon unveiling. Tenenbaum will…
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South Carolina's Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary School Is Awarded State's Top Honor for Its Exemplary Reading Program and Will Be Recognized at the International Reading Association (IRA) Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on April 25th
April 25, 2010American Reading Company Commends Principal Nicha Jordanon Her Commitment to Teacher Training and a Balanced Literacy Program CHESNEE, SC – April 23, 2010 – Carlisle-Foster’s Grove Elementary ofthe Spartanburg County…
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Clemson breaks ground on $31 million building project
April 25, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 23, 2010 – Clemson University broke groundFriday on a $31 million project to expand and renovate Rudolph E. LeeHall, home of the university’s design, build and…
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Architecture firm donates $50,000 to Clemson University
April 20, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 20, 2010 – A $50,000 gift from a Columbiaarchitecture firm, Garvin Design Group, will support the expansion,renovation and restoration of Lee Hall, home to Clemson University’sdesign…
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Work by Greenville Tech Instructor Included in State Exhibit
April 20, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 20, 2010 – Work by Greenville Tech Visual Arts Instructor Blake Praytor are included in an exhibition at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. “Palmetto…
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“In Our Schools” Features Five Teacher of Year Finalists
April 20, 2010In Our Schools program focuses on five finalists for SCTeacher of the Year honors GREENVILLE & SPARTANBURG, SC – April 20, 2010 – The “In Our Schools” television programfor April…
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Darla Moore School of Business to honor distinguished alumni April 16
April 18, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2010 – The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina will honor seven business executives April 16 at the school’s 15th…
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Riley Institute at Furman Unveils Second Phase of Public Education Study
April 15, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 16, 2010 – After completing a comprehensive study to determine what South Carolina citizens want and expect in their K-12 public education system, the Riley Institute…
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Twenty-six seniors are winners in National Achievement Scholarship competition
April 14, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2010 – Twenty-six African American seniors in 19 South Carolina public high schools have been named winners in the 46th annual National Achievement Scholarship competition. They…
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South Carolina recognizes 403 schools for outstanding academic performance
April 14, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2010 – More than 400 public schools have earned recognition for academic achievement and closing achievement gaps in 2009. In its ninth year, the Palmetto…
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Clemson to dedicate Scroll of Honor Memorial
April 14, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 14, 2010 – Nearly 500Clemson Tigers have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to theircountry. They will be memorialized during the dedication of the Scrollof Honor…
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Rex says South Carolina will enter Round 2 competition for ‘Race to the Top’ grants
April 9, 2010COLUMBIA – April 9, 2010 – State Superintendent of Education JimRex said today that South Carolina would participate in the second round of competition for federal Race to Top grants.…
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Clemson business programs get AACSB reaccreditation
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – The business and accounting programs at Clemson University have received reaccreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). We…
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Furman Child Development Center's Burton Will Advise Scholastic Books
April 8, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – April 8, 2010 – Meredith Burton, director of the Furman University Child Development Center (CDC) and also a kindergarten teacher at the center, has been named a…
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Clemson professor named industrial engineering Fellow
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – Anand K. Gramopadhye, professor andchairman of industrial engineering at Clemson University, has beenelected a Fellow with the Institute of Industrial Engineers, the highestrecognition…
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Atlanta attorney endows scholarship at Clemson
April 8, 2010CLEMSON, SC – April 8, 2010 – Charles E. Hodges II, a 1992 graduate of Clemson University, has given $25,000 to the College of Business and Behavioral Science to establish…
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Erskine signs bridge agreement with Tri-County Technical College
April 8, 2010DUE WEST, SC – April 8, 2010 – Officials from Erskine College and Tri-County Technical College signed an articulation agreement April 6 that will create a “Bridge to Erskine” program…
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