Greenville Technical College meets workforce needs in AI and cybersecurity
October 4, 2026
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is recognized nationwide each October, encouraging individuals and organizations to build resilient digital habits while addressing emerging threats, including those driven by artificial intelligence. At Greenville Technical…
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Denmark Tech climbs to highest enrollment in 11 years
October 1, 2026
Denmark Technical College is among the fastest-growing for Fall 2026 enrollment, according to the South Carolina Technical College System Preliminary Fall Enrollment Update Denmark Technical College is welcoming its largest…
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SCC and Gestamp strengthen Union County workforce pipeline through work-based learning
October 1, 2026
Two Union County high school seniors are taking the next step in their career journeys after gaining an early introduction to advanced manufacturing through Spartanburg Community College (SCC). The students, Anthony…
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Furman University launches Innovation Lab
October 1, 2026
iLab combines the Center for Innovative Leadership, graduate studies, and Furman’s institutes to develop leaders, build talent pipelines and drive innovation in SC Furman University has announced that it is…
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Greenville Technical College’s dental assisting program celebrates 60 years
September 30, 2026
For six decades, Greenville Technical College has prepared skilled dental assisting graduates for successful careers. While technology has advanced and opportunities for cutting-edge, hands-on learning have expanded over the years,…
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Medicare 101: Understanding Your Choices & What You Pay — Clarity hosts complimentary seminars
September 30, 2026
Choosing Medicare coverage isn’t simply a healthcare decision. Premiums, prescriptions, provider access and out-of-pocket costs can all affect a retirement budget—and some financial decisions made in retirement can influence what…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Dana Watkins of North Central Elementary as Educator of the Month
September 30, 2026
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dana Watkins of Kershaw County School District’s North Central Elementary School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the…
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GSSM ranked top school in South Carolina, #3 in the nation by Niche.com
September 30, 2026
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) has again been recognized by Niche.com as the #1 best public school in South Carolina and the #3 best public…
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Grier Mullins to be inducted into Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame
September 30, 2026
Congratulations to Grier Mullins, who will be inducted into the Greenville County Schools Hall of Fame on November 19! A Greenville High School Class of 1968 graduate and lifelong champion for public education,…
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Barbara Stone Foundation celebrates Wade Hampton High School students’ impact through spirit week fundraiser
September 29, 2026
Weeklong event raises $270,000 to support equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Greenville County The Barbara Stone Foundation (BSF) is celebrating the conclusion of Wade Hampton High School’s Spirit…
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Meyer Center cuts ribbon on its first inclusive 4K classroom — Where every child has something to teach and something to learn
September 28, 2026
The Meyer Center for Special Children celebrated the opening of its first inclusive 4K classroom with a ribbon cutting at its Rutherford Road campus, recognizing Pacolet Milliken, LLC, whose $200,000…
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Lander Alumna, Trustee Linda Dolny-Lister makes transformational gift to name residence hall, fund scholarships
September 26, 2026
A legacy of generosity and service at Lander University will soon be reflected in a new name on one of the campus’s largest buildings — and in new opportunities for…
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Wade Hampton High School students to reveal spirit week fundraising total for the Barbara Stone Foundation
September 25, 2026
Weeklong student-led fundraiser culminates with check presentation at home football game, 100% of proceeds to benefit the Foundation and its mission to create equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities WHAT:…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates workforce development month by connecting union county students to career pathways
September 23, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) is celebrating Workforce Development Month by partnering with the Union County Career & Technology Center to introduce ninth-grade students to educational opportunities, career pathways, and the…
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GRAMMY® Award-Winning Pacifica Quartet to perform at Converse University September 28
September 23, 2026
Converse University will welcome the internationally acclaimed Pacifica Quartet to Daniel Recital Hall on Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. to launch the 2026–2027 season of the Carlos Moseley Series.…
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Truliant Foundation awards two S.C. college scholarship recipients
September 23, 2026
The Truliant Foundation has announced its scholarship winners for the Fall of 2026. The recipients are first-time college students enrolled in an accredited college, community college, or university and are…
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State Museum’s In the Making: Contemporary Craft from South Carolina Exhibition opens October 10
September 23, 2026
The Museum’s first juried exhibition since 2018 showcases 12 South Carolina artists and the evolving story of contemporary craft across the state. Next month, the South Carolina State Museum will…
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From the NCAA to the World Cup, Clemson’s inaugural Sports Business and Analytics cohort turns data into impact
September 22, 2026According to the program, 19 students have confirmed placements and two more hold offers pending final decisions. As the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business celebrates the first…
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Converse University hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week
September 21, 2026
Pictured is keynote speaker Dr. Grace Bagwell Adams ’07, Associate Professor of Housing Management and Policy in the Department of Financial Planning, Housing Policy, and Consumer Economics at the University…
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Academic Advisor
September 20, 2026
Academic Advisor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00689PO26 Spartanburg, SC Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support.…
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NorthMark Compute & Cloud donates $275,000 to support Spartanburg Community College
September 17, 2026
NorthMark Compute & Cloud (NMC2) has donated $275,000 to the Spartanburg Community College (SCC) Foundation as part of the company’s Week of Giving. The generous gift will support College initiatives,…
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Spartanburg Community College launches 2026 – 2027 Spark Tank Competition for student entrepreneurs
September 17, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) is launching the 2026 – 2027 Spark Tank Competition, an entrepreneurial competition designed to help college students turn promising business ideas into growing ventures. Supported by the…
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SCETV explores changes and challenges in healthcare in new episode of IMPACT South Carolina and live episode of Palmetto Perspectives
September 17, 2026
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announces the premiere and screening of a new episode of IMPACT South Carolina(opens in new tab) as well as an opportunity for the public to be part…
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Join the SCSM Foundation for Moonlight & Milestones, a Black-Tie Gala
September 17, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 6:30 -10 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones(opens in new tab), a black-tie, red-carpet gala on Saturday, October 17, 6:30-10 p.m.…
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Spartanburg Community College receives CyberSC Award of Excellence in Cyber-Academia
September 17, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has received the CyberSC Award of Excellence in Cyber-Academia from the South Carolina Cyber Foundation in recognition of the College’s contributions to cybersecurity education and workforce…
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Clemson University dedicates state-of-the-art Forestry and Environmental Conservation building
September 15, 2026This unique, sustainably constructed facility was made possible thanks to support from individuals, industries and the state. Clemson University announced the dedication of its newest innovative campus facility, the Forestry…
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Greenville drummer turns decades of experience into new teaching venture
September 14, 2026After more than three decades of playing drums in churches, clubs and recording studios, Upstate musician Justin is returning to something he discovered years ago that he loves almost as…
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Clemson’s new Forestry and Environmental Conservation building a model for sustainability, efficiency
September 10, 2026Clemson University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC) moved into a cutting-edge new home at the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester. The new FEC building, located at the…
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Bridge to Clemson program closes 20th year with record 88% crosser success rate
September 10, 2026Bridge to Clemson welcomed its Fall 2026 cohort in August with 1,074 students participating in this year’s program. Students attended Convocation in Clemson University’s Brooks Center for the Performing Arts…
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Joseph F. Rice, prominent attorney and longtime USC benefactor, dies at 72
September 9, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Rice, a nationally known attorney, University of South Carolina alumnus and philanthropist whose name graces the university’s law school, died Sept. 3. He was 72. University of…
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Spartanburg Community College awarded $1.325 million to continue TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County
September 9, 2026
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded a five-year federal grant totaling $1.325 million to continue its TRIO Talent Search program in Cherokee County. The renewed funding, totaling $265,000 annually for five years, will…
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Greenville Technical College helps build the workforce powering the Upstate economy
September 8, 2026
As Upstate employers face growing demand for skilled workers in health care, advanced manufacturing, aviation, technology, skilled trades, and other key industries, Greenville Technical College is helping build the talent…
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Lander ROTC cadet from Murrells Inlet completes grueling Army training at West Point, Fort Knox
September 4, 2026
GREENWOOD, S.C.— Lander University senior August Darden, of Murrells Inlet, spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army.…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation’s Champions for Student Success event to invest in students and workforce development
August 27, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation will host its annual signature fundraising event, Champions for Student Success, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Greenville Technical College’s newly opened Center for Welding &…
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USC Fragile X Collaborative earns national research award for advancing brain health
August 26, 2026
The University of South Carolina’s Fragile X Collaborative received the 2026 National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) Research Award in recognition of its groundbreaking multidisciplinary research and leadership in advancing the…
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Graduate-International Recruiter Counselor
August 25, 2026
Graduate-International Recruiter Counselor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00631PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under the direction of the VC for Enrollment Management, the primary purpose of this position is to recruit graduate…
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Greenville Technical College opens Center for Welding & Automation Excellence
August 24, 2026Greenville Technical College celebrated the official opening of the Center for Welding & Automation Excellence (CWAE) August 20, 2026, cutting ribbon on the 44,000-square-foot facility with the help of college…
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Room to Grow: Lander University announces plans for acquisition of Greenwood District 50’s Genesis Education Center property
August 18, 2026
For the past decade, Lander University has done something few higher education institutions can claim: It has continued to grow, year after year. That momentum – fueled by seven consecutive…
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Katee Fletcher at Tri-County Technical College receives Linda C. and Dr. Ralph D. Elliott Presidential Medallion
August 18, 2026Katee Fletcher, academic resource specialist in the Engineering and Industrial Technology (EIT) Division at Tri-County Technical College, was presented the highest award given to staff on August 12. Fletcher was…
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GLA expands entrepreneurship program following successful pilot
August 18, 2026
Registration now open for 20 participants to earn a nationally recognized entrepreneurship credential Following a successful spring pilot, Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is opening registration for 20 participants in the next cohort…
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Director of Development
August 18, 2026
Director of Development University of South Carolina Upstate STA00614PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Director of Development will be responsible…
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Converse University announces new 2026-2027 Trustees
August 17, 2026
Converse University welcomed four new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Nakia Martin Alexander ’97 Walter Goldsmith Cary Perkins ’96, Ex Oficio Anne Richardson Seabrook ’82 Nakia Martin Alexander…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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Adjunct Instructors for Master of Business Analytics Program
August 10, 2026
Adjunct Instructors for Master of Business Analytics Program University of South Carolina Upstate Start Date: Fall 2026 Position Type: Part-time / In-person The Johnson College of Business and Economics at…
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Mary Black Foundation awards $6 million to Vital Spartanburg
August 10, 2026
The Mary Black Foundation has made a $6 million investment into a new initiative, a community-wide action plan for mental and behavioral health. Vital Spartanburg aims to address the mental…
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The Greenville Technical Foundation receives Truist Foundation grant to support workforce training at College’s Center for Welding and Automation Excellence
August 6, 2026
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a grant from Truist Foundation to fund a pipe rack simulator for Greenville Technical College’s new Center for Welding and Automation Excellence (CWAE). The…
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USC donors power a record-shattering year of giving
August 5, 2026
The University of South Carolina system raised a record $357.6 million in private support during fiscal year 2026 — the most in its history, shattering the previous fundraising record of…
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Palmetto Citizens officially opens first Georgia branches
August 3, 2026
Four East Georgia Branches Officially Transition to Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union After Successful Acquisition Aug. 3 marks the first official day of service as four former Southern Bank locations…
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Introducing a new entrepreneur training from CommunityWorks
July 29, 2026
Introducing a brand-new, 10-week virtual entrepreneur development program from CommunityWorks, led by entrepreneur Ebony Sharonda. Participants will gain the tools and strategies needed to move beyond simply managing a business to intentionally leading…
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College of Charleston and Spartanburg Community College announce strategic partnership to expand educational opportunities
July 29, 2026
College of Charleston (CofC) and Spartanburg Community College (SCC) announced a new partnership designed to strengthen educational pathways and expand opportunities for students across South Carolina. This collaboration, part of…
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