New programs offered at Greenville Technical College
February 12, 2020
New programs have been approved at Greenville Technical College and are now enrolling students. These programs are designed to meet specific needs for Upstate employers. A 3D Design and Digital…
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Sylvan Learning Center offering free SAT/ACT practice test this President’s Day
February 12, 2020
The path to your child’s college success starts this President’s Day. On Monday, February 17, the Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg locations of Sylvan Learning Center will be offering free, full-length,…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 11, 2020
The College of Charleston has been named a sixth top producer of Fulbright students among master’s-level colleges and universities in the United States. The College is the only South Carolina…
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Clemson professor joins international leaders in sustainability discussion, activities with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
February 11, 2020
A Clemson University faculty member will join international industry, government and academic leaders to discuss and develop sustainability policy as part of a special group assembled by the National Academies…
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Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics’ 2020 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award honors Coach Dabo Swinney
February 11, 2020
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Clemson University Rutland Institute for Ethics will present Coach Dabo Swinney with the James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. During the annual celebratory event, the…
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Clemson College of Business names Carl Hollingsworth, Ph.D., associate dean
February 11, 2020
Carl Hollingsworth has been named associate dean, academic affairs, of the College of Business at Clemson University. Dean Wendy York said in his leadership position, Hollingsworth will be a major…
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Creativity abounds in five CCSD schools
February 10, 2020Five Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools have been awarded art kits to fuel young artists’ talents from Fresh Artists, a non-profit organization that supports schools throughout the U.S. The…
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The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics honors Dr. Caryn Outten of UofSC with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 10, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Caryn E. Outten with its 2020 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 31st Annual Research Colloquium Saturday, February…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Members
February 8, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomes the following new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Albrecht, Vice President & CFO, Sonoco Suzana Cizmic,…
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College of Charleston pep band to debut new fight song
February 8, 2020Cougars are tough competitors. With both natural abilities and finely honed skills, these cunning cats know how to wait until the right moment to make their move and prevail. So,…
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Furman receives 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
February 8, 2020
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has announced that Furman University has received the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates commitment to, and activity…
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TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
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Scores of student-athletes honored at CCSD’s annual National Signing Day Ceremony
February 5, 2020Forty student-athletes, in 10 different sports, from six schools, were honored at Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2020 National Signing Day Ceremony today. Director of Operational Planning Bob Olson and…
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Clyburn hosts Savannah River Site-HBCU partnership summit
February 5, 2020
On Monday, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn was joined by Savannah River Site (SRS) officials and representatives from all eight of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
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SC State Fair accepting applications for Ride of Your Life Scholarship
February 3, 2020
2020 marks 23rd year of helping South Carolina students pay for college. The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its Ride of your Life Scholarship program. Fifty $6,000…
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Fifth annual African American History Month art exhibition now on display at Greenville Technical College library
February 3, 2020
An art exhibition at the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month, is on display through February 29, 2020. The library is located in the Beattie…
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TCCC adds Kenya Dunn to their Board of Directors
February 2, 2020
Kenya Dunn, a motivational speaker, mentor and CEO of The Power Filled Woman, was recently elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors for a three-year term.…
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Top reasons to embrace an education in the trades
February 2, 2020
By Earl McLeod Executive Director Building Industry Association of SC If you know a student that is seeking a path that will lead to personal fulfillment, a career and technical…
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Leading fiscal and economic expert to visit Presbyterian College to discuss the national debt
January 31, 2020
At $22 trillion, the U.S. national debt exceeds the size of the entire economy. That $67,000 per person share of the national debt is larger than a typical family’s total…
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Talented Tenth to host annual conference, The 2020 Convening: Access. Service. Elevation
January 31, 2020Talented Tenth, a Columbia-based young professionals’ organization founded by City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, presents the Annual Talented Tenth Conference, The 2020 SC Convening: Access. Service. Elevation. The conference,…
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Mikelle Porter receives Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s Chairman’s Award
January 30, 2020
Mikelle Porter was presented with the Chairman’s Award at the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting, held on January 23, 2020. The Chairman’s Award is presented to an individual…
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South Carolina School Counselor Advocate of the Year
January 29, 2020
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association is pleased to announce our 2020 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Kailanya “Kai” Bradley Bradley, Principal of Pelion Middle School in Lexington School…
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South Carolina School Counselor of the Year
January 29, 2020
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announces the 2020 School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Donna Huger Huger, Director of School Counseling at Dutch Fork High School in Lexington-Richland School…
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College of Charleston Founders’ Medal bestowed SC changemakers
January 29, 2020
On the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the College of Charleston, President Harry McKinley Lightsey Jr. initiated the College of Charleston Founders’ Medal Award. It is the most prestigious award given…
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College of Charleston’s School of Business gets big boost with new partnership
January 28, 2020
The New York-based independent wealth management firm GM Advisory Group has announced its financial support for a partnership between the College of Charleston School of Business and Barron’s Group, a…
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Spartanburg Community College President Henry C. Giles, Jr., announces retirement
January 28, 2020
Spartanburg Community College President Henry C. Giles, Jr., announced his retirement at the January meeting of the Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education, effective June 30, 2020. For…
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CCPL offers free test prep courses, practice tests for SAT, ACT, ASVAB in February
January 27, 2020
Is your teen sweating the SAT or anxious about the ASVAB or the ACT? Do they need help crafting the perfect college admissions essay? Do all of those test prep…
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Quattlebaums become Cornerstone Partners, naming Outdoor Education Center
January 27, 2020
Don and Hayden Quattlebaum’s vision for Clemson University is one that provides inclusiveness, assistance and impact across the state. In support of this vision and in memory of their son…
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Top kayaking instructor making waves at the College of Charleston
January 26, 2020
Often times, the best way to learn is by taking a hands-on approach. That’s definitely the philosophy of Ashley Brown, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Brown…
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GTC Student Nurses’ Association wins six state awards
January 26, 2020
Greenville Technical College’s Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) won six awards at its annual state convention held Jan. 10-12 in Columbia. The student organization representing the college’s Nursing program was recognized…
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David Eubanks named to U.S. Department of Education committee
January 24, 2020
David Eubanks, assistant vice president of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness at Furman University, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) of the U.S.…
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Lowcountry Center for Educational Leadership’s launch announced
January 23, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) and the Low Country Education Consortium (LCEC), a collaboration of superintendents from the tri-county region’s four school districts, are pleased to announce the launch…
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Greenville Technical College hires academic program director and professor for state’s first bachelor’s degree at a technical college
January 23, 2020Greenville Technical College’s Bachelor in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology was launched last fall. With this degree, South Carolina has joined at least 22 states where policies authorize two-year…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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Vulcan Materials Company and industry partners raise more than $66,000 for Tri-County’s Heavy Equipment program
January 22, 2020
Last fall Vulcan Materials Company spearheaded efforts to raise more than $66,000 to support Tri-County Technical College’s Heavy Equipment Operator training program. Vulcan, in conjunction with 50 industry partners across…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School to receive national grant
January 21, 2020
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) is one of 17 schools in the United States selected by American Airlines to receive a Flight Education Grant. The grant will fund equipment…
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Tri-County Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing students receive Community Health Project Award
January 21, 2020Tri-County Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing students received the Community Health Project Award at the 68th Annual Student Nurses Association (SNA)-SC Convention in Columbia. This award goes to the SNA-SC…
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RiverDogs-CCSD partnership with “Reading Around the Bases” moves into fourth year
January 19, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Charleston RiverDogs are ready to open up the fourth year of “Reading Around the Bases.” The partnership began during the 2016-2017 school year…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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TEDx returns to UofSC in October; speaker nominations sought
January 16, 2020
The University of South Carolina will host its second TEDx event on Oct. 15. TEDxUofSC will feature eight speakers who each have an idea worth sharing to better the community.…
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Lexington High Principal Melissa Rawl plans to retire
January 16, 2020
In a staff meeting Monday (January 13) afternoon, Melissa C. Rawl, principal of Lexington High School, announced her plans to retire. Of her retirement, Lexington County School District One Superintendent…
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Foundation for Educational Leadership honorees announced
January 16, 2020The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its fourth annual gala on Friday, March 27, 2020, to celebrate this…
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U.S. News once again names CSU top-ranked in S.C. for online bachelor’s degrees, #11 nationwide
January 15, 2020
U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 ranking for online programs lists Charleston Southern University at #11 nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. This ranking represents a jump of 14 positions in…
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UofSC climbs in nursing, education rankings
January 15, 2020
College of Nursing No. 1 among public institutions for online master’s programs The University of South Carolina ranks No. 1 in the nation among public universities (No. 2 overall) for…
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Grimmage to receive MLK Humanitarian Award
January 15, 2020
The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium (BHIC) – comprised of the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The Citadel, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University –…
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Citadel to create a South Carolina CyberCorps with $2.8 million grant
January 14, 2020
The Citadel, dedicated to training America’s cyber warriors, will harness a new $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to create the state’s first CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.…
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IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy collaborate in creating a new veteran IT training program
January 14, 2020
IT-oLogy and Dominion Energy Collaborate in Creating a New Veteran IT Training Program IT-oLogy is now accepting applications for the Veteran Workforce Re-Entry Program. Funded by a grant from the…
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Avery Research Center to reopen after two-year renovation
January 13, 2020
After being closed for two years, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston will reopen this month following extensive structural renovations. An open house…
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