Harmonizing with nature: Clemson University and partners share up to $13.6 million to solve maritime challenge
October 24, 2023
Clemson University is leading an international team that is trying an innovative tack to solve an age-old maritime challenge, and researchers said the solution involves working with nature instead of…
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Clemson secures funding to take ‘next step’ with flourishing Extension diabetes program
October 24, 2023
Extension staff members from four land-grant universities in the Southeast gathered for a training at Clemson University this week to learn how to duplicate the Health Extension Diabetes program in…
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SC Nexus receives federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub for advanced energy
October 24, 2023Consortium one of 31 Tech Hubs chosen from nearly 400 applicants The Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC Nexus) received the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) designation as one of 31 Regional…
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Clemson research awards jump 78%, reach institutional milestone
October 24, 2023
Clemson University amassed more than $282 million in competitive research awards in fiscal year 2023, spurring heightened levels of innovation and workforce development made possible through scholarship and discovery. The…
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Spartanburg Community College announced the Wardlaw-McCollum Chaser Success Fund
October 24, 2023
Seated (from left to right): Mrs. Saunders McCollum, SCC President Michael Mikota, SCC Dean of Student Success Witney Fisher Standing (from left to right): SCC VP of Economic Advancement Ethan…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities now accepting applications for 2024-2025
October 24, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and summer programs.…
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South Carolina health programs launch 5210 SC campaign
October 23, 2023
The new statewide campaign is designed to encourage children to level-up their health. The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action…
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Quackenbush Architects’ Doug Quackenbush Receives Prestigious A4LE Award
October 20, 2023
Doug Quackenbush, AIA LEED AP, architect and founder of Quackenbush Architects + Planners, was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE), a professional organization…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates twenty-year anniversary of the Rita Allison Learning Center
October 19, 2023
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Rita Allison Learning Center (TLC), an educational beacon that has empowered students and the community through two decades of…
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Greenville Tech Foundation begins countdown to the first ever Greenville Tech Giving Day
October 18, 2023
Established in 1973, the Greenville Tech Foundation supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive. In honor of its 50th Anniversary, the Foundation is…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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Converse continues family friendly MoseleyNext series on October 20 with The Akropolis Reed Quintet
October 17, 2023
Converse University’s MoseleyNext micro-series will launch its second season of short, family-friendly concerts on Friday, October 20, with The Akropolis Reed Quintet, the first reed quintet to grace the Billboard…
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Bakari Sellers to speak at Tri-County Technical College’s Men of Color luncheon
October 17, 2023
Former South Carolina Representative, New York Times bestselling author, civil rights activist, attorney and entrepreneur, Bakari Sellers, will speak at Tri-County Technical College’s fifth annual Men of Color luncheon on…
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‘Live Like Grey’ golf tourney garners $10,000 for PTC scholarship
October 12, 2023Family and friends remember Grey Hamlett for his gentle spirit and abundant love of life. They wanted to pay forward that spirit and joie de vivre by establishing a…
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Greenville Technical College honors Unsung Heroes Peg and Harry van Bergen
October 10, 2023
Peg and Harry van Bergen, residents of The Woodlands at Furman, were recently honored by Greenville Technical College (GTC) as Unsung Heroes for their dedication to education and community service.…
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Converse University mourns loss of Walter S. Montgomery, Jr.
October 10, 2023
The Converse University community is mourning the recent loss of steadfast Converse supporter Walter S. Montgomery, Jr., on October 3. Montgomery was a Life Trustee, a recipient of the prestigious Dexter Edgar…
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Clemson professor takes a strategic approach to Strategic Management course
October 10, 2023
Zeki Simsek, Ph.D. professor of management and the Gressette Endowed Chair at Clemson University In a traditionally formatted MBA course, students might expect the syllabus to include textbook readings, lecture…
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Clemson Extension hires new precision ag specialist
October 10, 2023
Kevin Royal The Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology (CU-CAT) is growing and has added a new precision agriculture specialist to its staff. Kevin Royal, the new specialist, is located…
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Clemson graduate student receives NASA SC Space Grant Fellowship for battery research
October 10, 2023
NASA is on the quest for a better battery — one that is lighter, longer lasting and able to survive the extreme temperatures found in space — and a Clemson…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at National SHRM Conference
October 9, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at The Society for Human Resources Management’s national conference this November. Parker plans to share her expertise…
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Spartanburg Science Center announces 2023 Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year, Kelly Jewett of Byrnes High School
October 9, 2023The Spartanburg Science Center celebrated 45 years of STEM Enrichment in Spartanburg County at the Chapman Cultural Center last night with the Inaugural STEM Educator of the Year Awards, a…
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Jeff Smith ’92 joins PC as alumni engagement coordinator
October 5, 2023
Presbyterian College alumnus Jeff Smith ’92 has returned to his alma mater as the new alumni engagement coordinator. Smith, who previously served in PC’s Office of Advancement as a major…
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$300,000 NSF MRI Grant awarded to Furman, Mount Holyoke, Richmond to expand program for young chemists
October 5, 2023
Grant adds computing resources and expands MERCURY’s reach to more primarily undergraduate institutions, underrepresented students George C. Shields of Furman University, Maria A. Gomez of Mount Holyoke College and Carol A. Parish of the University…
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Clemson University researchers receive $17.5 million from CDC to strengthen outbreak detection and response
October 3, 2023
Researchers in the Clemson University Department of Public Health Sciences have received $17.5 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to inform and improve outbreak detection and…
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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
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Governor’s School honors children of the Holocaust through The Butterfly Project
October 3, 2023
Inspired by the hands-on teaching approach of The Butterfly Project, the SC Governor’s School of Arts and Humanities has installed three mosaics to honor those impacted by the Holocaust tragedy.…
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Historic Converse Residential Hall transformed
September 25, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends,…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to host Community Shabbat Dinner
September 25, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation is inviting the entire community this November to take part in a traditional dinner centered on coming together and strengthening friendships. The Community Shabbat Dinner will…
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U.S. Department of Education awards $10 Million to S.C. Department of Education to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities
September 21, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration as part of its Pathways to Partnerships innovative model…
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Five South Carolina Schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
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South Carolina’s top research institutions collaborate to advance comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease research, medical discoveries and education
September 21, 2023As part of a statewide effort to address Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias more effectively and with the help of $10 million in legislative funding, Clemson University, the Medical…
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Kamber Parker of The YoPro Know to speak at DisruptHR Greenville event
September 21, 2023
The YoPro Know’s Kamber Parker will be sharing her innovative workforce development insights at the upcoming DisruptHR Greenville event hosted by Anderson University’s College of Business. Kamber plans to share…
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Teen Girls’ interest in non-medical STEM careers remains virtually unchanged from five years ago
September 20, 2023
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
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Tri-County Technical College and Anderson University announce new transfer program
September 19, 2023
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) and Anderson University (AU) signed an articulation agreement today (Sept. 19) outlining a new transfer program that will support students who are looking to advance their…
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Upcountry History Museum dives in with ‘Splash and Bubbles’
September 19, 2023
Explorers of all ages will be able to dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when “Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin” makes its only South Carolina…
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South Carolina Department of Education releases End-of-Course and Career Readiness Assessments
September 19, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education has released statewide public school results for the Career Readiness and End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) assessment tests taken for high school courses in the…
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Furman first-year experience among top-20 in US News rankings
September 18, 2023
Furman University again ranked among the best universities in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings, which were released today. Overall, the university ranked…
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Bob Jones University Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2024
September 18, 2023
In its 2024 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report again recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. BJU’s rankings have consistently improved each of…
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Original Six Afterschool program expands to reach more rural students in high-poverty public schools
September 18, 2023
The Original Six Foundation (O6) is continuing to grow its commitment to ensure a student’s educational opportunities are not limited by the zip code in which they live with the…
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Lander names Robyn Hoffman to lead University Advancement, Lander Foundation
September 13, 2023
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Following an extensive national search, Lander University has announced that seasoned philanthropy executive Robyn Hoffman has been selected as the institution’s next Vice President for University Advancement…
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Greenville Tech Foundation awarded three-year grant from United Way of Greenville County
September 13, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation announced today it has been awarded annual funding from United Way of Greenville County as part of the organization’s 2024-2026 community investments. The grant will have…
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Bowdre Consulting presents “Boarding School Connect”
September 13, 2023
Bowdre Consulting, a full-service educational consulting firm, announces an upcoming event designed to provide students and families with valuable insight into the world of boarding school education. Boarding School Connect…
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S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment
September 12, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…
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Local elementary school wins $20K learning garden grant
September 11, 2023Monarch Elementary School in Simpsonville won a $20,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to create a comprehensive, hands-on, interactive learning garden and classroom space. Trees, shrubs, and flowers will be planted to help create…
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Clemson architecture students garner three national awards for environmentally sustainable design
September 11, 2023
For the seventh year in a row, Clemson Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students were named among the winners of the American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership…
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S.C. Department of Education announces Chief of Staff appointment
September 8, 2023
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced Dr. Rebecca Gunnlaugsson as the agency’s new Chief of Staff effective October 2, 2023. “I am thrilled to have Rebecca join our talented…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients
September 7, 2023
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
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Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College
September 6, 2023
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…
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Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more foster youth
September 1, 2023Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), headquartered in Greenville, has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand FGI’s Aspire™ program to Richland County…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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