Arias named Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
April 20, 2023
Aimee Arias, Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, effective July 1, 2023. An innovative leader, educator and researcher, Arias will…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Innovation Week kicks off April 24 with contests, demos and creativity
April 19, 2023
The fifth annual Innovation Week at the Medical University of South Carolina, complete with fan favorite Shark Tank events, will kick off on April 24, and for the first time, it will be anchoring…
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CCSD Work-based Learning Partnerships Coordinator earns national recognition
April 18, 2023
The Work-based Learning Division of the Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE) announced that Chadwick L. Vail was named the “2023 Brightpath Work-based Learning Professional of the Year Award.”…
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Will Cannon joins Young Office as Market Development Manager
April 17, 2023
Will Cannon, has joined Young Office as Market Development Manager for the Columbia, Charleston and Savannah markets. Will has over 10 years of commercial furniture, design and business development experience…
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Book sales to help aid Matthew Scott Ciganovic Endowed Memorial Scholarship
April 14, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., Kae Mance ’75 (M.A. ’79), will hold a book signing for Reading Tricks for Jordan at The Village Bookseller (761 Coleman Blvd., Mt.…
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CCSD honors Star Principals
April 11, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognized six Star Principals Friday, April 7, 2023. They were selected based on their leadership and work as a principal to improve student outcomes…
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New partnership between College, MUSC offers students a direct path to pharmacy degree
April 11, 2023
For decades, the College of Charleston has served as a feeder to the Medical University of South Carolina for students who wish to enter the health care field — from…
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Curtis Walker takes over football program at North Charleston High School
April 10, 2023
The North Charleston High School community welcomes Curtis Walker as its new head football coach. He brings a wealth of coaching experience ranging from Salisbury High School in Salisbury, NC,…
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CCSD names new leader in its Elementary Learning Community
April 10, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Quenetta White as Interim Executive Director of Elementary Learning effective April 10, 2023. White has served as Interim Director of Special…
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Trident United Way awards $50,000 in Community Engagement grants
April 10, 2023
18 Local Nonprofits Receive up to $3,500 for Community Outreach Events Trident United Way announced the 2023 Community Engagement Grant awards totaling over $50,000 to Tri-County nonprofits with up to…
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Citadel Sailing Club racing towards next chapter on the water
April 6, 2023
Three whistle blows carry out across the water, and any onlooker can see what’s happening — The Citadel Sailing Club has started their practice. As the cadets begin their course,…
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Newest honorees to be inducted into the Baker School of Business Hall of Fame
April 6, 2023Four new honorees will be inducted into the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business Hall of Fame on April 13, 2023. Each year, the Baker School of Business recognized…
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Celebrating The Citadel’s 2023 Palmetto Medal Award recipients
April 6, 2023The Palmetto Medal Award recognizes exceptional performance reflecting great credit on The Citadel and the state of South Carolina. Established by the Board of Visitors, the award is presented to…
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Four CCSD Acceleration Schools released from state improvement list
April 5, 2023
Acceleration Schools, a multi-year initiative to serve underperforming schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD), is proud to announce that four schools have improved their state ratings and were removed…
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SC Nurse Retention Initiative awarded $36,000 grant from Power:Ed to retain vital nursing talent in the Lowcountry
April 4, 2023The SC Nurse Retention Initiative (SCRI), an effort dedicated to attracting and retaining top nursing talent in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, has been awarded a $36,000 grant from Power:Ed, a…
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President Costin called to new assignment, serving CSU through June 30
April 3, 2023
In a letter to the Charleston Southern community earlier, Dr. Dondi Costin announced that he has been called to a new assignment and will serve as CSU president through June…
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CSU alum donates $500k for endowed chair in Nielsen College of Business
March 30, 2023
A project completed for the late Dr. Royce Breland’s business class in the late 1960s led to the success of one of Harold H. Adams Jr.’s biggest business proposals 25…
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Charleston Southern University announces new provost
March 26, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected Dr. Michael Wilder as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs after an extensive nationwide search. Having spent the last four years in…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as Educator of the Month
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized The School District of Pickens County’s Dr. Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
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African American Studies Director named inaugural Whipper Distinguished Professor
March 16, 2023
The College of Charleston has named Anthony Greene, director of the African American Studies Program, as its inaugural Lucille Simmons Whipper Distinguished Professor. This new professorship was created in an effort to…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 16, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore Middle…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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Baker Business Bowl IX wraps up, winner receives $10,000 for their business plan
March 13, 2023
After making it through three rounds of the Baker Business Bowl IX and working on their business plan, one team has claimed victory — and a $10,000 check. Team Landsformer…
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The Citadel claims first place in Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S. competitions
March 8, 2023
Citadel cadets took first place in the 2022 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S., or AMCSUS, physical training challenge, representing The Citadel’s dedication to fitness in the…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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Looking Ahead in Teacher Education
March 7, 2023
by Jessica Carter, PhD Accelerated Program Designed to Help Teachers Get Ahead in 12 Months The Lowcountry is just one area that has been affected nationally, facing a historically high…
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Heyman to receive Distinguished Mentor Award from Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
March 2, 2023
William “Bill” Heyman, founder and chief executive officer of leading executive recruitment firm Heyman Associates, has been selected to receive the inaugural Distinguished Mentor Award from the newly established Martin Center…
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CCSD opens survey for 2023-2024 Academic Calendar options
March 2, 2023
Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved two options for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for public review and feedback this week. Students, staff, district employees, parents, and community members…
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The Citadel to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 28, 2023
The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 – 12. The event, which will take place on the…
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Jacquelyn Carlen becomes CCSD’s Interim Chief Financial Officer
February 27, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Jacquelyn Carlen as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Carlen has served as CCSD’s Executive Director of Finance since 2017. Carlen has been responsible for…
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Admissions Counselor Recruiter
February 27, 2023
Admissions Counselor Recruiter University of South Carolina Upstate STA00207PO23 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The primary purpose of this position is to recruit students, assist with reviewing and processing admissions applications, provide…
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Professor’s research helps shed light on 18th-century African remains found at Gaillard Center
February 24, 2023In 2013, the site of the renovation project at the Charleston Gaillard Center became Charleston’s oldest archaeologically excavated burial ground when the remains of 36 people of African descent were…
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Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience
February 24, 2023
Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience University of South Carolina Upstate STA00221PO23 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience serves to increase the awareness of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Erica Edwards of Low Country Virtual as Educator of the Month
February 22, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Low Country Virtual’s Erica Edwards as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “The Financial Literacy…
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KION North America establishes new engineering scholarship
February 21, 2023From its initial South Carolina debut in 1977 as Linde-Baker to the groundbreaking of a new assembly plant in Summerville at the end of 2022, KION North America has been…
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The Riley Institute selects 21 Fellows for statewide afterschool leadership initiative
February 17, 2023
Afterschool and summer learning leaders from across the state will gain new tools to grow and improve their programs through their participation in South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE), an…
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The first ever Citadel Honor Conference allows for bigger discussions and chance for military colleges and academies to collaborate
February 15, 2023
The core values at The Citadel are well-known throughout campus. Citadel cadets are taught the principles of honor, duty and respect the moment they walk through the gates. Honor —…
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CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues
February 15, 2023
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health…
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The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education receives grant to help increase STEM teachers throughout the state
February 12, 2023
Education opportunities continue at the Zucker Family School of Education with help from their newest grant, awarded by the South Carolina Department of Education. The South Carolina Grow Your Own…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named the College of Charleston a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars. This recognition is given to…
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Jennifer Santoro named new director of The Citadel Career Center
February 7, 2023
The Citadel community is welcoming Jennifer Santoro, the Career Center’s new director. She most recently served as the Campus Director of Career Services for ECPI University’s Charleston campus and is…
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Clemson University brings its highly lauded Men of Color National Summit back for sixth year
February 7, 2023
To help illuminate pathways to higher education for young men of color Six decades ago, Clemson University began its journey of inclusion with the integration of its student body with…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 6, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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New $17k Christian studies scholarship available to 25 recipients this fall
February 6, 2023
The College of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University has a new scholarship opportunity for prospective students interested in Christian ministry degrees. The Call to Ministry Scholarship is an annual…
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College of Charleston establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
February 2, 2023
The College of Charleston announces the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication. The center will be housed within the Department of Communication in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 2, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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CCSD expands service to community with Focus on Families Expo
February 1, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff are constantly trying to engage the community and provide support for students and their families, inside and outside the school walls. On January 28,…
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CSU one of two SC colleges to provide self-diagnostic kiosk on campus
February 1, 2023
Charleston Southern University has installed a free self-diagnostic medical kiosk in the Student Center that provides the campus population fast and safe 24/7/365 access to self-diagnostic COVID tests. Through a…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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