Presbyterian College Welcomes Leading Economist as Part of New BB&T Program for the Study of Capitalism
September 15, 2009CLINTON, SC – Septmber 15, 2009 – Economist and historian Robert Higgs will speak at Presbyterian College this month as part of the college’s new BB&T Program on the Study of…
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South Carolina Partners with LearningExpress to Provide Online Career and Academic Preparation Resources to State Residents
September 14, 2009Agreement Marks 15th Statewide Contract for LearningExpress NEW YORK, NY – September 10, 2009 – LearningExpress, LLC, the leading provider of job and career advancement, test-preparation, and skill-building programs, announced…
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Furman University Makes Top 50 Among Sierra Club's Cool Schools
September 11, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – September 11, 2009 – The Sierra Club has ranked Furman University among the top 50 eco-friendly universities in the country. Furman is No. 48 on the third…
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In Our Schools Program Focuses on what Learning Should Look Like in the 21st Century
September 11, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – September 11, 2009 – The “In Our Schools” television program begins the 2009-10 school year with a special live discussion about education for the 21st century. The…
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Clemson Safety Expert Honored by American Psychological Association
September 9, 2009CLEMSON, SC – September 9, 2009 – Scott Shappell, a professor of industrial engineering at Clemson University, has been elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA). The title is bestowed…
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Self-Amputation: Gecko’s Tail is its Insurance Policy, Researcher Says
September 9, 2009CLEMSON, SC – September 9, 2009 – Scientists from Clemson University and the University of Calgary have found that the self-severed tail of some geckos shows a complex pattern of…
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South Carolina Student Elected National Officer of Youth Leadership Organization
September 9, 2009NASHVILLE, TN & SPARTANBURG, SC – September 9, 2009 – Trenton Brock, a senior at Chapman High School in Inman, has been elected the 2009-10 National First Vice President of…
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Six Public Schools Recognized for Promoting Healthy Habits Among Students, Faculty and Staff
September 8, 2009MARION, SC – September 8, 2009 – Six South Carolina public schools have received Healthy School awards for their efforts to promote healthy behaviors among students and staff, State Superintendent…
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South Carolina Schools to Celebrate Walk to School Day
September 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 8, 2009 – On October 7, 2009, more than 120 schools and over 61,000 students, parents, educators, and neighbors in South Carolina will participate in International…
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Furman University Receives Charity Navigator's Top Rating
September 2, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – September 2, 2009 – For the fifth consecutive year, Furman University has received Charity Navigator’s highest rating in recognition of the school’s fundraising efficiency and sound fiscal…
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Furman University President David Shi to Have Center for Sustainability at Cliffs Cottage Named in his Honor
August 31, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – August 31, 2009 – Furman University’s new Center for Sustainability will be named for president David Shi in recognition of his service to Furman and the national…
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Clemson Research Nets $2 Million from NSF to Mimic Nature’s Probes
August 31, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 31, 2009 – The National Science Foundation has awarded Clemson University researchers $2 million to study ways to mimic the suction mechanism used by butterflies and moths…
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Furman University to Hold Fall Convocation on September 3rd
August 26, 2009Greenville’s Buck Welling, Jr. to Receive Honorary Doctorate GREENVILLE, SC – August 26, 2009 – The 2009-10 school year at Furman University officially will get under way with an opening…
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Award-winning South Carolina schools participate in Palmetto Gold/Silver Showcase
August 26, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – August 26, 2009 – One hundred and three award-winning Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver schools are sharing their success stories with others through the South Carolina Department…
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South Carolina Principal Named Finalist in National Principal of the Year Award
August 26, 2009Wando High School principal meets with judges to determine national winner MT PLEASANT, SC & Reston, VA – August 26, 2009 – Lucy Beckham, principal of Wando High School in…
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Juan E. Gilbert to Lead Human-Centered Computing Division at Clemson
August 24, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 24, 2009 – Juan E. Gilbert has joined Clemson University as professor and chairman of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing. The newly…
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Furman University to Begin Classes August 26
August 23, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – August 23, 2009 – Furman University’s 2009-10 academic year will officially get underway Wednesday, Aug. 26 when students attend their first day of classes. The 700 freshmen…
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Virtual Faculty Meeting August 24 Kicks Off Back-to-School Tour by State Superintendent
August 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 21, 2009 – Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will kick off his “Back to Basics” back-to-school tour with an online faculty meeting with South Carolina teachers…
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U.S. News Ranks Clemson the 22nd Best National Public School
August 21, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 20, 2009 – Clemson University ranks 22nd among national public institutions, according to the annual ranking by U.S.News & World Report, and remains the highest ranked public…
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2009 Public High School Seniors Match Previous ACT Score, but SC Down a Tenth for all Students
August 19, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – August 19, 2009 – South Carolina’s 2009 public high school graduates matched last year’s performance on the ACT college entrance exam despite a dramatic increase in test-takers,…
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Twelve Schools Launch Pilot Program to Meet Needs of At-Rrisk Students in Lower Grades
August 18, 2009SOUTH CAROLINA – August 18, 2009 – Twelve elementary schools and middle schools in South Carolina are taking part in a pilot program to meet the needs of at-risk students…
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Clemson Sets Application, Enrollment Record While Maintaining Aacademic Quality
August 17, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 17, 2009 – After setting a record of 16,281 undergraduate student applications, Clemson University will welcome its largest freshman class this week, with record numbers enrolled both…
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Clemson Facial Recognition Research Advances
August 12, 2009CLEMSON, SC – August 12, 2009 – It often takes a pristine look at the iris to pass through some security systems. Today with the help of the Clemson University Image…
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Fifty-One Elementary Schools Using USDA Grant to Promote Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
August 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 11, 2009 – Students in 51 South Carolina public elementary schools will be encouraged to boost their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a…
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Clemson University Real Estate Foundation Names New Board Member
August 11, 2009CLEMSON – August 11, 2009 – The Clemson University Real Estate Foundation board of directors named a new board member, Chris Pearce of Winston-Salem, N.C., to a four-year term. Pearce…
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Clemson University Foundation Names New Board Members
August 11, 2009CLEMSON – August 11, 2009 – The Clemson University Foundation board of directors named five new members who started four-year terms on July 1. “We are pleased to welcome this…
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