Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has…

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If you have a bachelor’s degree and you want to be an elementary school teacher in South Carolina but you lack teaching experience or certification, there’s a new opportunity available…

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The District 5 Foundation announced that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment to the community…

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The District 5 Foundation is excited to announce that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment…

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A record-breaking number of students are enrolled at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. That includes this year’s incoming…

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The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Kim D. Moore during regularly scheduled board meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and…

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A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted…

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Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, with the first cohort opening in fall 2025. The fellowship, administered by the…

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Twenty-one Richland One high school students have been honored with the College Board’s National Recognition Program award, which recognizes high-performing students in underrepresented communities. To be eligible for the award,…

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University attracts $309 million in sponsored awards, powering innovation and impact The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored…

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Compellingly leading the way, two employees in Richland Two are on an elite list of educators in the Emerging Leaders Class of 2024-2025. The South Carolina ASCD recently announced that…

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Polo Road Elementary School continues to make high marks in developing future leaders. For the third year in a row, the school has earned National Beta School of Merit status.…

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Four magnet programs in Richland School District Two are continuing to earn top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary School, Forest Lake Elementary…

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S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five…

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After four years of planning and preparing, the Native American Studies Center opened its first-ever exhibit geared just for elementary-aged children. Opening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Duke Energy Gallery,…

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Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Hannah Cummings, Round Top Elementary School; Yoko Hughes,…

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Upstate Fusion Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of…

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The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…

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USC has joined a network that supports getting more rural students into college. The STARS College Network features more than 30 colleges supporting pipeline programs and recruiting efforts as well as offering financial aid and…

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Specialized advising initiatives have helped keep thousands of USC students in class, boosting retention and graduation rates. One program has helped nearly 6,500 students sign up for classes over its first three years.…

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USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center opened a new cutting-edge clinical training centeron the hospital’s West Columbia campus. The center will allow USC to boost the number of nursing…

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Five Richland One teachers have been awarded $1,000 grants through the district’s 2024- 2025 Educational Ingenuity Grants Program. All Richland One teachers are eligible to apply for grant awards of…

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Lexington Two ushered in its new Performing Arts Center in a big way earlier this month, recognizing all school-level Teachers and Support Staff of the Year, followed by the announcement…

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With a new academic year underway, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is offering a variety of fun and inspiring conservation education programs for local youth and educators.…

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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin has announced the opening of Cayce Montessori School at 1000 Poplar Street. The official grand opening celebration was held Thursday, August 15. “I have known these…

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Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as the interim Director of Special Services. Friend currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Services. Prior to that position,…

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Crayton Middle School has been named a 2024 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), becoming the first school in South Carolina to earn the distinction.…

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The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA), as an official partner with the U.S. Department of Education, is offering free assistance to South Carolina students to help complete their Free Application…

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