Furman to open Taco Bell Tower in iconic landmark
April 1, 2024
Students get chance to learn fast-casual restaurant business first-hand, adding value to their already valuable Furman degree Furman University announced, April 1, that it will soon open a taco stand…
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Thomas Sharkey of Clemson University wins Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
April 1, 2024
Colleagues at Clemson University and beyond are congratulating Thomas Sharkey, a professor of industrial engineering, for winning the Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). Fellow…
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Furman pairs with noted stress expert to launch fearless leadership program
March 28, 2024
Rebecca Heiss is fearless, and she’s willing to show everyone else how to be fearless, too. Heiss, known nationally for deploying science-backed methods of working through stress and anxiety to…
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Agreement with Coker University benefits PTC business graduates
March 28, 2024
Thanks to a new partnership, students who earn an associate in applied science degree in business from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) can now transfer seamlessly to Coker University to earn…
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PTC Foundation director exemplifies goal of technical college mission
March 27, 2024
Fran Wiley, the Piedmont Technical College Foundation’s associate vice president for development, is a living, breathing example of the best that our technical college system produces. A PTC alumna from…
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The South Carolina Quantum Association: Championing Talent and Technology
March 27, 2024
The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…
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Dr. Tracy Hudgins of Greenville Technical College selected for USC Nursing Leadership Program
March 27, 2024
Dr. Tracy Hudgins, academic program chair for the Nursing Department at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship with the…
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Clemson’s College of Architecture launches new mentorship program to connect academics with professional practice
March 25, 2024
By Bill Bates The School of Architecture’s Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program is working to connect undergraduate architecture majors with architecture mentors through a new mentorship initiative for students,…
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Converse receives $1M to support adult learners, veteran services
March 25, 2024
Converse University will revitalize its long-standing program for adult learners and enhance its veteran services, all thanks to a partnership with Spartanburg Academic Movement’s newest philanthropic endeavor, Movement 2030. As one of…
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GSSM honors SCbio at 30th Annual Townes Award celebration
March 21, 2024
SCbio, South Carolina’s only economic development organization exclusively focused on building, advancing and growing the life sciences industry, was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School…
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Acclaimed novelist headlines Clemson University’s Upstate Symposium, exploring the University’s connection to the region
March 18, 2024
Acclaimed Appalachian novelist and Clemson alumnus Ron Rash will keynote Clemson University’s Upstate Symposium on April 4-5 at the Barnes Center. Through a series of round table discussions by cross-disciplinary…
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Cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit: The Powers College of Business hosts the second annual Powers Pitch Competition
March 18, 2024
The atmosphere was electric at the Powers Pitch Competition as student entrepreneurs engaged in conversation around Phyfer Auditorium, explained their business models, described their products, and answered questions. This spring,…
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Dr. Larry Miller of Greenville Technical College named to Complete College America’s Council on Equitable AI
March 18, 2024
Dr. Larry Miller, vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College, has been invited to join the Complete College America Council on Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI). Miller…
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New Masters programs at Furman
March 15, 2024
DLI alumni and leaders across the state of South Carolina, From time to time we share information about programs and events that may be of interest to you. Please see…
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PTC announces recipients of NISOD Excellence Awards
March 13, 2024
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is proud to announce its recipients of the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. This year’s honorees from PTC are Lakeya…
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CBSHS receives funding to elevate opioid use disorder treatment programs in rural communities
March 12, 2024
Researchers in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse to…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new School of Education
March 12, 2024
In a move to address the growing demand for qualified educators in the Upstate, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces the creation of its new School of Education. This dedicated…
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PTC Foundation ‘Spring Forward’ 5K Run/Walk set for March 23
March 11, 2024
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its third annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 23, 2024, on a USA Track and Field-certified…
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Greenville Technical College rebrands to reflect progress
March 5, 2024
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has rebranded to align the college’s image with its transformation of buildings and campuses, infrastructure, education, and opportunities. Rebranding aims to ensure that the college captures…
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Meyer Center for Special Children celebrates 70 years of serving the Upstate’s children with disabilities
March 4, 2024
The Meyer Center for Special Children this year celebrates 70 years of serving the Upstate’s children with disabilities. During a special event held at the Meyer Center to commemorate the…
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Piedmont Technical College’s Sally Cooke receives statewide honor for outstanding work
March 4, 2024
Sally Cooke is a quiet force of nature at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), and the tenacious redhead who works wonders from behind the scenes at the college finally has been…
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VisionGreenwood donates $15K to PTC’s MODELS Academy
March 4, 2024
Business leaders representing VisionGreenwood visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 23, 2024, to present a donation of $15,000 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS Academy. MODELS is…
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Gene Haas Foundation presents $500,000 donation to TCTC Foundation in support of CNC program
February 29, 2024The Gene Haas Foundation presented a $500,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s (TCTC) Foundation to support and enhance the College’s Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) Programming and Operations program and its…
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Amy Muñoz named director of Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College
February 29, 2024
Amy Muñoz has been selected as director of Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Muñoz joined the college in 2007, starting as a fiscal technician in the Business Office,…
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Nathan McNeese appointed to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Board on Human-Systems Integration
February 28, 2024
Nathan McNeese of Clemson University is stepping into two roles that will continue to elevate him as one of the globe’s top experts in how artificial intelligence and human beings can…
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City of Clemson, University leaders celebrate partnership, success at annual State of Clemson event
February 28, 2024
Mayor Robert Halfacre and President Jim Clements take questions during the State of Clemson event Clemson University and the City of Clemson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “State of…
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Exceptional Talents recognized: Fine Arts Center students Awarded YoungArts Distinction
February 28, 2024
The Fine Arts Center (FAC) is thrilled to highlight three students who have been honored with the prestigious YoungArts Award with Distinction. YoungArts is a nationally recognized organization that identifies exceptional young artists,…
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‘Bedtime Stitches’ exhibit at Upcountry History Museum showcases distinctive talents of fabric artist Salley Mavor
February 28, 2024Bringing stories from the pages of her books to life is what fabric artist and children’s author Salley Mavor does best, and her latest exhibit, “Salley Mavor: Bedtime Stitches,” showcases…
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Greenville Tech Foundation receives $26,500 gift from Strategic Development Group to support manufacturing scholarships
February 27, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced the generous support of Strategic Development Group (SDG), with donations of $12,000 in 2023 and $14,500 in 2024. The funds will be utilized for scholarships…
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The YoPro Know seeking input on workforce satisfaction
February 26, 2024
As part of its mission to help businesses develop young professionals, The YoPro Know has launched two surveys aiming to delve further into the culture, ethos, and pitfalls of the…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School celebrates 25th Anniversary and names community leaders as Charter Champions
February 26, 2024
Thursday, February 29, 2024, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Event 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the media is invited to join Greenville Technical…
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Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller announces retirement plans
February 22, 2024
Yesterday, the Greenville Technical College Area Commission approved President Keith Miller’s plan to retire in July 2025. This approval sets into motion a national search process that will culminate in…
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Assistant Director for Academic Support
February 22, 2024
Assistant Director for Academic Support University of South Carolina Upstate STA00145PO24 Spartanburg, SC The Assistant Director for Academic Support will manage and direct multiple programs and initiatives to support students’…
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Greenville Technical College’s 360 Institute receives national award
February 21, 2024
The 360 Institute at Greenville Technical College received a national award and recognition as a Program of Promise by the National Organization for Student Success at the organization’s recent conference.…
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BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation grants funds to the Greenville Tech Foundation for the Dental Hygiene program
February 20, 2024
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced that the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has awarded grants to support the Dental Hygiene program and its clinic at Greenville Technical College. To…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 19, 2024
Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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Presbyterian College earns Center of Excellence grant to fund tutoring program in public schools
February 19, 2024
Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to…
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President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University
February 19, 2024
Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor…
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Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
February 12, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Clemson University College of Education as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2024. Master’s programs across all three departments in the…
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Savannah River National Laboratory, Clemson University expand collaboration with joint appointment
February 12, 2024
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and Clemson University jointly appointed Sez Atamturktur Russcher, Ph.D., to collaborate in research around modeling and simulation of engineering systems. Russcher, an expert in computer…
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CBSHS receives $1.15 million to implement and evaluate substance use disorder programs in South Carolina
February 12, 2024
The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) has received $1.15 million in funding from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)…
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Generous Gesture: Founder’s family bestows writing desk to Lander in honor of legacy
February 12, 2024
Great leaders and thinkers generally have one piece of furniture in common – a desk where they plan, create and dream. Thomas Jefferson designed a portable lap-desk for writing the…
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Fundraising success leads to Polar Plunge at Lander University
February 12, 2024
Calling it “a formal occasion,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino donned a seriously fashionable black tuxedo and joined 75 students for the school’s first Polar Plunge amid screams, laughter, loud…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Eaton donates $35,000 to PTC for ABB Robot training program
February 8, 2024
Representatives from Eaton Corporation’s Eaton Charitable Fund were on the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College on Dec. 13, 2023, to present a check for $35,000 to support the ABB…
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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
February 8, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…
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Resiliency, discovery, and revelation on full display in new exhibit coming to Upcountry History Museum
February 7, 2024
Through a visually compelling presentation of history through art, small moments of ordinary experiences are transformed into extraordinary discoveries of resiliency and revelation in “Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in…
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PC School of Pharmacy grads deliver South Carolina’s highest first-time pass rates on high-stakes exams
February 7, 2024
Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s most recent graduates earned the highest first-time pass rate in the state on the two highest-stakes tests necessary to practice pharmacy. Nearly 85 percent of…
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