Provost Academy Becomes South Carolina's Newest Eco-Friendly High School
June 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 17, 2009 – Provost Academy South Carolina (PASC) recently reached the half-way enrollment milestone with 500 students, marking the academy’s continued growth as many students and parents…
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SWU Business Majors are Tops in International Competition
June 15, 2009Three Southern Wesleyan University business majors took top honors in an international business strategy competition. CENTRAL, SC – June 15, 2009 – Chris Newton, Justin Brooks and Phillip Boyer finished…
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Twenty-Two South Carolina Public High Schools Make Newsweek Magazine’s Tops in U.S. List
June 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 15, 2009 – Twenty-two schools in South Carolina are on the 2009 Newsweek magazine “Challenge Index,” an annual ranking of the top 1,500 public high schools…
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Twenty-Two South Carolina Public High Schools Make Newsweek Magazine’s Tops in U.S. List
June 15, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – June 15, 2009 – Twenty-two schools in South Carolina are on the 2009 Newsweek magazine “Challenge Index,” an annual ranking of the top 1,500 public high schools…
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Summit Aims to Stress the Importance of Play in People's Lives
June 12, 2009CLEMSON, SC – June 12, 2009 – The benefits of play time are numerous and include exercise, the development of interpersonal skills and increased creativity. Educators, health professionals, park and recreation…
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Michelin, Clemson Tire-Inflation Station Opens at CU-ICAR
June 12, 2009CLEMSON, SC – June 12, 2009 – Upstate motorists now have another resource to help them travel area roads and highways even more safely, thanks to Michelin North America and…
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Rex Names J.V. Martin Principal as Leader for State ‘Turnaround Schools’ Initiative
June 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 12, 2009 – State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex announced today that Amanda Burnette, principal of J.V. Martin Junior High School in Dillon, will head a…
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New Centers of Economic Excellence Approved
June 10, 2009COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & CLEMSON, SC – June 10, 2009 – The Review Board that oversees the state’s endowed chairs research program voted this week to award three new Centers of…
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New Centers of Economic Excellence Approved
June 10, 2009CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA & CLEMSON, SC – June 10, 2009 – The Review Board that oversees the state’s endowed chairs research program voted this week to award three new Centers of…
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Top career, technology education students to be recognized at Education, Business Summit
June 9, 2009COLUMBIA, sc – June 9, 2009 – For the seventh consecutive year South Carolina’s top career and technology education students will be publically recognized at the annual Education and Business Summit on…
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College of Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management gets new dean
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – Brian J. Mihalik, associate dean and professor at the Graduate School for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has been named dean of…
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Award-Winning Artist Dedicates Book to LES
June 5, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – June 5, 2009 – Lexington Elementary played a major role in the creation of the children’s book Homegrown House written by Janet Wong and illustrated by E.B.…
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Rex Says Federal Funds will be Available in Time to Help Students Next School Year
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said that today’s South Carolina Supreme Court ruling paves the way for federal stabilization funds to be…
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SCASA Responds to Favorable Ruling
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – We have just learned of the Supreme Court’s decision in SCASA’s favor in the lawsuit against Governor Mark Sanford. We are extremely pleased…
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Fifth, Eighth Grade Students Honored in Superintendent's Writing Award Program
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – Seventy fifth-graders and 67 eighth grade students have been honored as this year’s district winners in the State Superintendent’s Writing Award program. The purpose…
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SCASA Responds to Favorable Ruling
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – We have just learned of the Supreme Court’s decision in SCASA’s favor in the lawsuit against Governor Mark Sanford. We are extremely pleased…
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SWU Wins Four Communications Awards
June 3, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – June 3, 2009 – Southern Wesleyan University’s Public Relations Department received four awards at a banquet May 19. The Greenville Chapter of the Association for Women in…
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S.C. Will Assist Common Core Standards Project Without Governor's OK, Rex Says
June 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 3, 3009 – State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said that South Carolina hopes to participate to whatever extent possible in a national effort announced today…
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Marlboro County High School Receives Prestigious Character Education Award
May 31, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – May 29, 2009 – Marlboro County High School is one of 13 schools across the nation to be recognized for unique and effective school reform efforts in…
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Winners Named for College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship Awards
May 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – Forty-three seniors from South Carolina’s public high schools are among the more than 2,800 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities…
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Recruitment Fair Attracts Educators From Across Country to 21st Annual S.C. Teacher Expo
May 31, 2009ROCK HILL, SC – May 28, 2009 – There are still teaching positions to be filled, according to an online teacher vacancy database maintained by the Center for Educator Recruitment,…
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Paula Gabbert Named Associate Academic Dean at Furman University
May 31, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – May 28, 2009 – Paula Gabbert, who has taught computer science at Furman University since 1996, has been named Furman’s associate academic dean. The appointment is effective…
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State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Acts Responsibly With Only 3.6% Tuition Cap Increase
May 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education decided at the May 26th board meeting to increase the 2009-2010 Technical College System Tuition Cap…
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Being Henry David Thoreau: Furman University Students Get Unique Walden Experience
May 31, 2009What is the best way to fully appreciate Henry David Thoreau’s classic book, Walden? GREENVILLE, SC – May 29, 2009 – For a May Experience course at Furman University this…
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Beaufort County School District Administrator Named Superintendent of the Year
May 27, 2009BEAUFORT, SC – May 27, 2009 – Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Valerie Truesdale has been named Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA). Dr.…
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Nancy Thompson is 2009-2010 District Level Administrator of the Year
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – Nancy Thompson is the recipient of the SC Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) 2009-2010 District Level Administrator of the Year award. Thompson has…
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Bill Berg Named Vice President for Enrollment at Furman University
May 27, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – May 27, 2009 – Bill Berg has been named Vice President for Enrollment at Furman University. Berg, who joined Furman in 1999 as the Director of Planning…
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Provost Academy Names State Board Members
May 26, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – May 26, 2009 – Provost Academy, South Carolina’s newest free online public high school, has named Peter M. Brown of Columbia, Breeze Draheim of Summerville, Ann…
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Clemson Student Wins Dale Earnhardt Foundation Scholarship
May 24, 2009CLEMSON, SC – May 22, 2009 – Clemson University’s first motorsports innovation partner, the Dale Earnhardt Foundation, has announced the winner of its annual undergraduate scholarship, Michelle Phillips of Ellisville,…
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Ten South Carolina Schools are Honored for Outstanding Student Writing Programs
May 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2009 – Ten South Carolina public schools are being honored as winners of the state’s prestigious Exemplary Writing Program Awards. The winning schools were announced by…
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Clemson National Society of Black Engineers Thanks Corporate Sponsors
May 21, 2009CLEMSON, SC – May 21, 2009 – Clemson University’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers said thank you to General Electric, Duke Energy, Fluor Daniel and Clemson’s Michelin…
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First Lady Jenny Sanford Celebrates Summer Reading
May 21, 2009Students at Burton-Park Elementary Accept Mrs. Sanford’s Summer Reading Challenge COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2009 – Today First Lady Jenny Sanford visited fourth grade students at Burton-Park Elementary School to…
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University Associates Names Officers
May 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 21, 2009 – John A. Boudreaux, chairman of The Boudreaux Group Inc., been elected president of the University of South Carolina’s University Associates for 2009 –10.…
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JCPenney Round Up to Benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands
May 19, 2009100 Percent of Donations from Recent “Round-Up” Program Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, a JCPenney Afterschool Fund Partner COLUMBA, SC – May 11, 2009 – Thanks to…
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TCYonline's summer Math programs
May 18, 2009TCYonline’s summer Math programs are here! Hone your math skills – Get ahead in your next grade – Score higher on standardized tests 2009 Summer Math Programs …
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Southern Wesleyan Confers More than 400 Degrees
May 15, 2009CENTRAL, SC – May 14, 2009 – Graduation ceremonies brought students, their families and friends to Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central on May 7 and May 9. The speaker…
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Wal-Mart Supports Furman University's Bridges to a Brighter Future Program
May 15, 2009GREENVILLE, SC — May 12, 2009 — Wal-Mart’s Private Fleet Transportation Office in Laurens, S.C., has made a $5,000 gift to support Furman University’s Bridges to a Brighter Future program.…
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School Communications Programs Recognized by State Chapter of National Public Relations Group
May 15, 2009COLUMBIA , SC – May 14, 2009 – The South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association honored the effectiveness of more than 100 programs and projects from across…
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Nursing Leader, Dr. Peggy O. Hewlett, Receives Award
May 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2009 – Dr. Peggy O. Hewlett, dean of the University of South Carolina College of Nursing, was honored as the 2009 South Carolina Nurse Leader of the…
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Engaged Employees are Good, But Don’t Count on Commitment
May 14, 2009CLEMSON, SC – May 14, 2009 – The notion that highly engaged workers will continue to work tirelessly for organizations despite diminishing resources often isn’t true, according to Clemson University psychology…
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Clemson Renaissance Center to Host Export Workshop
May 14, 2009CLEMSON, SC – May 14, 2009 – The Clemson University Renaissance Center’s Spring Global Issues Briefing on Monday, May 18, will feature a panel discussion and workshop designed for beginning…
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PASS Standardized Testing Program Gets Under Way for Students in Grades 3-8
May 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 8, 2009 – Public school students in grades three through eight will take part in South Carolina’s annual standardized testing program beginning Tuesday, May 12 –…
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Tenenbaum Award Honors Three Educators for Success in School Leadership Training Program
May 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – Amy 13, 2009 – Two principals and a staff member at the South Carolina Department of Education have been honored for outstanding performance in a training program…
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University of South Carolina Historian Named National Humanities Center Fellow
May 14, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2009 – University of South Carolina associate professor of history Dr. Thomas Lekan has been named a National Humanities Center Fellow for the 2009 –…
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More Than 2,000 Receive Degrees at Clemson Commencement Ceremonies
May 13, 2009View recorded video from the ceremony CLEMSON, SC – May 13, 2009 – Clemson University conferred more the 2,000 degrees and two honorary degrees at Friday’s Commencement ceremonies. The colleges…
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Furman University President David Shi Announces Retirement
May 13, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – May 13, 2009 – Furman University president David E. Shi announced today that he will retire in 13 months, at the conclusion of the 2009-10 academic year.…
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Heathwood Hall Earns 4 Statewide Awards for PR, Marketing Projects
May 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2009 – Heathwood Hall Episcopal School took home four statewide awards at the recent S.C. Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) banquet. The school won…
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Hill Mullikin Kicks Off Online Giving Campaign For Furman University titled, DoNotCallMeAtDinner.com
May 12, 2009April 23, 2009 – GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University and Hill Mullikin kicked off an alumni awareness effort today called www.DoNotCallMeAtDinner.com that leverages email marketing and social media Web sites.…
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Tenenbaum Award honors three educators for success in school leadership training program
May 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 10, 2009 – Two principals and a staff member at the South Carolina Department of Education have been honored for outstanding performance in a training program…
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Rock Hill teacher is state's newest public education ambassador
May 9, 2009ROCK HILL, SC – May 9, 2009 – Bryan Coburn makes learning relevant. For each student he finds a hook – that piece of relational knowledge that helps them discover…
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