Riley Center announces six Mayors selected to Mayors’ Design Fellowship’s second class
November 25, 2019The Riley Center for Livable Communities announces today the six Mayors who have been selected to participate in the second class of the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. The 2020 Riley…
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City of Charleston to give away free reusable bags and straws at upcoming workshops for residents
November 25, 2019
Residents are encouraged to join one of two free workshops designed to provide tools and resources that will help support a smooth community-wide transition to the City’s new single-use plastic…
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Discovery uncovers new information on horned dinosaurs
November 25, 2019
A new discovery is changing what paleontologists thought they knew about horned dinosaurs. In the summer of 2015, College of Charleston professor Scott Persons was looking for fossils in the badlands of…
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2020 winter foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now
November 25, 2019
Language classes are filling up at Upstate International. Here are the 11 reasons why: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Impress your family, friends and colleagues. Enhance…
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Spartanburg Community College Call Me MiSTER students receive laptops
November 25, 2019
Laptop Donation from Brother Restoring Urban Hope Community Group Spartanburg Community College’s Call Me MiSTER program, which educates and inspires young men to become South Carolina teachers, recently received donated…
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Three at Tri-County honored as Educators of the Year
November 25, 2019
Three faculty/staff members have been honored as Tri- County Technical College's Educators of the Year and will be recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) meeting in February.…
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MUSC Health names Patti Hart chief nursing officer for Charleston division
November 25, 2019
Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., CEO of MUSC Health and vice president for Health Affairs, University, has named Patti Hart the chief nursing officer for the health system’s Charleston division. The appointment is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019
South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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Comcast provides digital support for Morningside students
November 20, 2019Fifty scholars from Morningside Middle School are enjoying more access to technology thanks to the generosity of Comcast. On November 13, 2019, the telecommunications company hosted the Bandwidth for Growth…
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Andrew Yang to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
November 18, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang will meet with faculty, staff, students and the community as part of…
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Two Lexington One assistant principals selected for statewide awards
November 18, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named two school leaders from Lexington School District One as the 2020 South Carolina Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year…
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Clemson MBA Program launches innovation-centric ‘Pawdcast’
November 18, 2019Thanks to a generous gift from the Phyfer Family, Clemson University’s MBA program, already a leader in educating and training top-notch business professionals, is expanding its mission of engagement by offering…
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GSP Airport District President/CEO David Edwards to deliver keynote address at Spartanburg Community College’s 2020 Economic Visionaries Celebration
November 18, 2019
Spartanburg Community College announced that David N. Edwards, Jr., A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, will be the keynote speaker at the college’s 2020 Economic Visionaries celebration…
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Noted explorer inducted into Camden HS Hall of Fame
November 17, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward Tom Mullikin, a career attorney, military officer, and global expedition leader, was inducted into the Camden High School Hall of Fame during ceremonies at 833 South Broad,…
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Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank fame to speak at Sherman College
November 14, 2019
Renowned businessman Kevin Harrington will address nearly 600 local executives, educational leaders, and emerging entrepreneurs in the Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College on Friday, November 22, from 11:30 a.m.…
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Medical Assisting Major Kaelyn Minick will attend Tri-County tuition free
November 14, 2019
Kaelyn Minick was stunned – and equally grateful — when she received her billing notice for the upcoming spring semester at Tri-County Technical College and saw a zero balance. By…
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Tri-County’s NSLS supports Toys for Tots Drive
November 14, 2019
The Tri-County Technical College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is partnering with Toys for Tots this holiday season to sponsor a toy drive to benefit…
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Sylvan Learning Center announces November’s teacher of the month
November 14, 2019
Rashmi Kulasekera has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Kulasekera, a fulltime employee of General Electric, began working at Sylvan of Greenville in July of 2019. With…
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UofSC president to speak at the Moore School’s 39th annual Economic Outlook Conference in December
November 13, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business will feature South Carolina President Robert “Bob” Caslen at the 39th annual Economic Outlook Conference on Dec. 3. President Caslen will…
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CCSD Board of Trustees advances recommendations
November 13, 2019The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees agreed to proceed with a list of recommendations to be voted on at two upcoming meetings. Some of the proposals will…
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College of Charleston to feature Nikki Haley at inaugural women’s summit
November 13, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business is doubling down on its commitment to diversity and inclusion by hosting the 2020 Women for Women Summit, a day-long conference where attendees will celebrate, elevate,…
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Bob Jones University to launch new academic programs
November 13, 2019
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees approved several new degree and certificate programs at its annual fall meeting at the end of October. The majority of the new programs…
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‘Limitless’ Conference encourages women entrepreneurs to step out in confidence
November 12, 2019
Women entrepreneurs often struggle with limiting beliefs, thinking they aren’t good enough, talented enough or simply capable of achieving great things. Hatch Tribe, a community for women entrepreneurs, is blowing…
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Midlands Technical College, Lexington School District Two sign agreement to advance students along career pathways
November 10, 2019
Students from Lexington School District Two will have an added advantage when taking courses that align with sets of career-pathway courses at Midlands Technical College (MTC). MTC President Dr. Ronald…
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Richland One to showcase magnet programs at November 19 fair
November 10, 2019
Whether it’s learning a second language, getting a head start on the skills they need for high demand jobs, or taking classes online or on a college campus, Richland One’s…
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TCCC gives awards to two local high schools for improving their FAFSA completion rates
November 10, 2019
Academic Magnet High School and Military Magnet Academy have been named champions of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s College Cash Campaign for increasing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)…
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Clemson professors, national nursing leaders create health care design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
November 10, 2019
Through a new certificate program, the Clemson University School of Nursing will educate practicing nurses about the design of health care facilities, empowering them to improve the safety and function of the…
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College of Charleston Pep Supper donates over a ton of food to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 8, 2019Pep Supper is an opportunity for the College of Charleston’s fraternities and sororities to work together to help make a positive contribution to the local community. This year’s event, which…
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Vanessa Clark receives FM Rogers Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 8, 2019Vanessa Clark, a recent graduate of Greenville Technical College (GTC) who earned a certificate in Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector, was awarded the college’s FM Rogers Leadership Award for 2019.…
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John Delaney to speak at College’s Bully Pulpit Series – November 8
November 7, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a student roundtable with Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney, former U.S. representative (Maryland-6th), as part of the College of…
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Living History event highlights College of Charleston’s role in American Revolution
November 7, 2019
The American Revolution tends to get overshadowed by the Civil War, the deadliest conflict in U.S. history, which has resulted in myths and inaccuracies. Erick Nason, a self-proclaimed “history nut,”…
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PC School of Pharmacy grads’ licensure exam scores higher than the national average
November 6, 2019
Sixty-six of 68 PC School of Pharmacy students passed the pharmacists’ licensure exam on their first attempt when they took it this past spring. This first-time pass rate of 97.06%…
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Lexington District One names schools’ Teachers of the Year
November 6, 2019Lexington County School District One announces its 31 school-level Teachers of the Year. These 31 teachers will represent their schools in the district’s 2019–2020 Teacher of the Year selection process.…
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College of Charleston makes Bloomberg Businessweek’s Best Business Schools List
November 5, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business has been included in Bloomberg Businessweek’s rankings of the best U.S. business schools of 2019-20. The list is based on data compiled from more than…
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Greenville Technical College and Gardner-Webb University sign articulation agreements
November 5, 2019Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Gardner-Webb University (GWU) have signed agreements that allow 11 associate degrees earned at GTC to fully transfer to 10 bachelor’s degree programs at GWU. The…
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Community in Schools of the Midlands to celebrate 32nd birthday
November 5, 2019
Community in Schools of the Midlands (CISM) will celebrate the organization’s 32nd birthday on Wednesday, November 6. The birthday celebration, coined ‘All in for Kids Day’, will take place at…
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College of Charleston and Naval Information Warfare Center enter partnership
November 5, 2019The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC) and the College of Charleston School of Sciences and Mathematics have announced a new educational partnership agreement. Under the agreement the two groups will share…
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The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker Series
November 5, 2019
The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker Series presented by the Charleston Interreligious Council and Roper St. Francis Healthcare starts this Thursday The third annual James Sawers Jr. Speaker…
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BJU Nursing Program earns CCNE Accreditation
November 4, 2019
The nursing program at Bob Jones University has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an approved accrediting agency, CCNE…
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Center for Knowledge North teacher named October Rookie Teacher of the Block
November 4, 2019
Richland School District Two Center for Knowledge teacher Jessica Grice has been named the October 2019 Rookie Teacher of the Block. The award is sponsored by H&R Block, a dedicated…
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Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 4, 2019
The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Awards for…
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Richland Two partners with Midlands Technical College to offer students EMT course
November 4, 2019
Richland School District Two and Midlands Technical College have partnered to offer district high school seniors essential training on the path to becoming emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The course will…
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South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019
The ACT® released assessment data for 2019 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school graduates’ average composite score increased from 18.0 in 2018 to 18.6 in 2019. Additionally, 24% of graduates…
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Peace Center launches Season of Giving Book Nook benefiting classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools
November 1, 2019
As part of its ongoing literacy initiative, the Peace Center announces a community-wide Season of Giving book drive to benefit elementary classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools. Everyone in…
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Citadel to represent America in world’s most prestigious military music festival
October 31, 2019The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes to be “America’s Band” at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2020 The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes will proudly represent the United States…
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East Point Academy and Davis Orthodontics team up against bullying
October 31, 2019
Over 740 students at East Point Academy collaborated on a sign making project designed to encourage students to choose kindness and speak up against bullying, as part of October’s Bullying…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Clemson Ph.D. student earns Hitachi fellowship for her work to make large batteries more efficient
October 31, 2019
Clemson University Ph.D. student Allison Domhoff has received a $25,000 Hitachi High Technologies Electron Microscopy Fellowship to support research aimed at making energy grid-scale batteries more efficient and cost-effective. Domhoff,…
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Oscar Douglas named Director of General Counsel Investigations
October 31, 2019
Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Oscar Douglas has been named the Director of General Counsel Investigations. Douglas has served the District as Deputy Director of Security…
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Morbid history haunts College of Charleston’s facilities management headquarters
October 31, 2019It’s not the most frequented corner of campus these days, but there was a time when most of Charleston would eventually end up there. And – while visitors today might…
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