Celebrating 30th Year, Central Carolina Community Foundation Awards $158,020 in Scholarships to South Carolina Students
September 1, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Central Carolina Community Foundation, now celebrating its 30th Anniversary, has awarded 70 scholarships totaling $158,020 to some of South Carolina’s best and brightest students. The Community Foundation manages…
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Coker Once Again Named Best in the Southeast by The Princeton Review
August 29, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – For the 10th consecutive year, Coker College has been named a Best College in the Southeast by nationally known education services company The Princeton Review. Coker was one…
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Mount Pleasant student earns full scholarship to New Hampshire boarding school
August 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Edward “Sean” Lee of Mount Pleasant has been awarded tuition to a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school through a new scholarship program open to South Carolina students.…
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Dr. Perry Halushka, Dean Emeritus MUSC, to Deliver GSSM Convocation Address
August 29, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Dr. Perry Halushka, Distinguished University Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Graduate Studies, MUSC,…
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Moore School ranked No. 12 in U.S. for supply chain and operations management
August 28, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Students studying global supply chain and operations management at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina have much to be excited about…
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Innovative Veteran Educator Wins Pillar Award
August 28, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Donna Teuber, team leader for Technology Integration in Richland School District Two, is the recipient of the 2014 Pillar of Leadership in Technology Award. She and other…
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USC Darla Moore School of Business
August 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Media were invited for a tour of the beautiful new USC Darla Moore School of Business. The new building is on track to become the the largest LEED…
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Center for Advanced Technical Studies kicks off second year of Saturdays @ The Center cooking classes
August 27, 2014IRMO, SC – Just when you thought it was safe to hang up the grilling tools, culinary officials at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies will kick off a second…
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District Five elementary school teacher publishes book
August 27, 2014
IRMO, SC – Romana Gould knows people can learn a lot about life by watching cats – so much so that she published a 44-page book on the subject. Book…
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Charleston Southern University School of Education Receives National Recognition
August 25, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Southern University School of Education has received notification that all its teacher education programs have received national recognition by their specialty program associations. Early Childhood,…
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Homecoming event held at Chapin High School for Miss Teen USA K. Lee Graham
August 25, 2014IRMO, SC – Miss Teen USA K. Lee Graham visited Chapin High School on August 20 for a homecoming event in her honor. With crown and sash in tow, Graham…
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Governor Joins Hundreds in Honoring DeLoach at Coker College Dedication
August 25, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – During the dedication of the Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach Center on August 22nd, Gov. Nikki Haley joined with Coker College President Robert Wyatt and other dignitaries to…
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Newberry College, Home of the Wolves, Unveils New Wolf Sculpture
August 22, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry College today unveiled its new wolf sculpture, a larger than life recreation of the wolf depicted in the College’s logo, to the more than 1,200 students,…
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Tri-County’s Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
August 20, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – Two Anderson County community leaders have been elected to serve on Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation Board of Directors. Joining the Board’s current members are Moyer Albergotti, of…
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District Five ACT scores among the top 10 in SC
August 20, 2014IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five students again scored among the highest ACT scores in the state, according to new data released August 20. District Five students had an…
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SC Technical College System Names New Associate Vice President for Student Services
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Technical College System has named Dr. Eric Brown as Associate Vice President of Student Services. Prior to this role, Brown served as Vice President for Student…
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New Study Reveals Economic Impact of Aerospace Industry in SC
August 20, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The aerospace cluster has a $17.4 billion economic impact on South Carolina and supports more than 102,000 workers, according to a study conducted by Joseph Von Nessen, a…
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The Grainger Foundation Supports Tri-County Technical College, Welding Department
August 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation, donated $5,000 to Tri-County Technical College in support of the expansion of the cutting lab in its Welding department. “This grant will…
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Ann Hall Receives Tri-County’s Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
August 18, 2014
PENDLETON, SC – Ann Hall, accounting manager for the Business Affairs Division at Tri-County Technical College, was honored Thursday (August 14) with the highest award given for staff excellence at…
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2014-2015 School Year Begins for Richland One Students, New Principals
August 18, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, August 18 Richland One will welcome back its 23,000 students as they begin another exciting year dedicated to academic excellence. Students at nine schools will…
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Graham Introduces Bill to Designate ‘Manufacturing Universities’
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware) to help schools strengthen their engineering programs to meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing.…
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District Five superintendent again earns high marks on board evaluation
August 18, 2014
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five Superintendent Dr. Stephen Hefner once again earned high marks for his job performance during an open evaluation at the Monday, August 11 school…
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UofSC sees rise in research funding; new record for federal grants
August 18, 2014COLUMBIA,SC – Research funding and sponsored awards at the University of South Carolina have been trending upward consistently for more than a decade. The trend continued in fiscal year 2014, with…
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Coker College Unveils New Additions to Student Center
August 15, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College held a grand opening today for the newly renovated Cobra Cafe, featuring new additions WOW American Grill and Wingery and We Proudly Serve Starbucks station. “We…
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Class of 1964 Commissions Statue Representing Winthrop’s History
August 14, 2014
ROCK HILL, SC – This fall, students strolling down Winthrop University’s Scholars Walk will be greeted by a new face – one that illustrates both the university’s history as a…
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Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction
August 14, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…
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Midlands student awarded Unum scholarship
August 13, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – A young man’s plan for a musical education will be aided by one of 10 national scholarships to families of Unum employees. Theodore Nagelvoort plans to attend…
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National association honors MTC’s Sonny White and Bill Mulkey
August 13, 2014White and Mulkey win regional awards from Association of Community College Trustees COLUMBIA, SC – MTC president Dr. Marshall “Sonny” White, Jr., and Radiologic Technology program director Dr. Bill Mulkey…
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Coker College Honored as a College of Distinction
August 12, 2014
HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 school year. Coker is one of a select group of colleges to earn this prestigious…
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Lexington One hires Heap
August 12, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held August 8, 2014, the board approved the administration’s recommendation to…
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Hundreds donate food, school supplies at District Five Stuff-A-Bus event
August 11, 2014IRMO, SC – Hundreds of community members donated food items and school supplies at a recent Stuff-A-Bus event sponsored by Lexington-Richland School District Five, the District Five Foundation and…
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Lexington One announces transfer
August 11, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – At a Special Called Board Meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees held August 8, 2014, the board approved the transfer of Jacob…
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965 Clemson students receive degrees; Clements urges them to make a difference
August 10, 2014CLEMSON, SC — Clemson University President James P. Clements urged new graduates, faculty, staff and alumni at Friday’s summer graduation to make a difference in their lives and the lives…
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‘He’s an inspiration to me’; father, daughter graduate together
August 10, 2014CLEMSON — Proud fathers usually watch from the stands on graduation day, but not Eddie Railey. He joined his daughter, Reagan, in the processional on Friday, as they both marched…
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District Five Offers Golden Passes To Senior Citizens
August 6, 2014
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is encouraging senior citizens to be involved and active in district-sponsored events and activities. District Five is again offering Golden Passes to residents who…
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Chapin High School’s Mary Margaret Dyches Receives College Scholarship From Workers’ Compensation Insurer
August 5, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce that recent Chapin High School graduate Mary Margaret Dyches was the recipient of a $1,000 award from the Self Insurers Fund 2014 Scholarship Program. An…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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Provost Academy Grads Awarded Over $640,000 in College Scholarships
August 5, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – In addition to being the largest graduating class in the five-year history of one of South Carolina’s first online public high schools, members of Provost Academy South Carolina’s…
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CU-ICAR students unveil Deep Orange 4 concept vehicle in Michigan
August 4, 2014TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is showing off its capabilities and automotive engineering students’ latest concept vehicle at an industry meeting. The fourth generation…
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Sandra Rouse Appointed Associate Dean of Students for Newberry College
August 3, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Dr. Sandra Rouse [photo attached] has joined Newberry College as associate dean of Students in the Office of Student Affairs where she will develop and implement strategies…
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Newberry College Appoints Sid Parrish to Lead Institutional Effectiveness as Don Johnson-Taylor Retires
August 3, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Donald W. Johnson-Taylor will retire as Newberry College’s executive director of Institutional Effectiveness on Friday, Aug. 1. Sid Parrish, Jr., currently associate director of Institutional Effectiveness and…
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LS3P’s Design of the USC Alumni Center Rises to New Heights
August 3, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The new USC Alumni Center, designed by LS3P and the first permanent Alumni Center in the university’s 200 year history, held a “topping out” ceremony on July…
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New Principal for Center for Achievement Named
July 31, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – At the Tuesday, July 29, 2014 board meeting, Superintendent Debbie Hamm recommended and the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees approved longtime Richland Two educator Sabina…
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New Region Formed for NHD as Growth Continues
July 30, 2014Community Museum Society, Inc. The National History Day in South Carolina Program is pleased to announce that there is a new region forming due to rapid growth over the last…
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Gangs a threat to S.C., but tide may be shifting
July 30, 2014By Nathan Rosenberger Guest contributor COLUMBIA, SC – Gangs and gang-related violence are a growing problem in S.C. When-and-how the tide of gang activity will be stemmed seems to…
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Midlands Technical College’s Rhames Elected Board Chair of National Association
July 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, senior vice president and chief operating officer at Midlands Technical College (MTC), has been chosen to chair the National Association of College and…
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Columbia College Named a “Great College to Work For”
July 24, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College was one of only ninety-two colleges and universities nationwide recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s seventh annual “Great Colleges to Work For” report released this…
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Six Lexington One Students Receive Governor’s School Awards
July 24, 2014
LEXINGTON, SC — Lexington Technology Center Students Will Allee, Dylan Blyth, Kyle Holsclaw Jr., McGowan Long, Karan Sah and Emma Weick participated in the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science…
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Carswell, Bunce-Douglas and Connolly Appointed to Leadership Positions
July 24, 2014HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College has appointed associate vice president positions in academic affairs, administration, and enrollment management. William Carswell, previously associate professor of music, has been appointed associate provost for…
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District Five Student’s Artwork to be Featured on Catalogue
July 24, 2014IRMO, SC – Artwork by a Lexington-Richland School District Five 2014 graduate has been chosen to be on the cover of an international education catalogue. The painting by Irmo High…
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