BCSD students improve ACT scores
August 25, 2016
The ACT is a nationally administered, standardized paper-and-pencil test that helps colleges evaluate candidates (kaptest.com). Berkeley County School District’s class of 2016 was the first class required by the state…
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West to serve as assistant professor of Studio Art at BJU
August 24, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Amanda West will join the faculty of Bob Jones University as an assistant professor of Studio Art in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall.…
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Meyer Tool donates to Greenville Technical College
August 24, 2016
Meyer Tool has donated equipment to the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) that will provide tools for teaching students in the Mechatronics program. The Renishaw Equator Production Coordinate Measuring Machine…
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District Five a leader in ACT scores
August 24, 2016IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five ACT scores once again rank among the highest in the state according to data released on August 23. This comes in the first…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Riley Institute announces finalists for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence
August 24, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence. The winner of the award will be…
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Richland One teacher to receive award from the National Education Association
August 24, 2016
Stephanie Johnson, a second-grade teacher at H.B. Rhame Elementary School, is among an elite group of educators described as being “innovators, challengers, and global thinkers” in the classroom. Johnson is…
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Lexington One promotes Spears to assistant administrator
August 24, 2016LEXINGTON, S.C. — During the August 5, 2016 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Wendy C. Spears…
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Mitchell named Lexington One social media and web content manager
August 24, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington District One Communications Office is excited to add to its staff once again this summer. During the August 5, 2016 special called meeting of the…
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Nicholson named director of Lexington One’s food service and nutrition
August 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the August 5, 2016 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board named Sally B. Nicholson the new director…
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Mitchell named Lexington One social media and web content manager
August 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – The Lexington District One Communications Office is excited to add to its staff once again this summer. During the August 5, 2016 special called meeting of the…
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Lexington One promotes Spears to assistant administrator
August 24, 2016
LEXINGTON, S.C. — During the August 5, 2016 special called meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Wendy C. Spears…
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Hai Yao appointed to new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in Biomedical Engineering
August 22, 2016
A Clemson University professor who plays a key role in bringing together some of South Carolina’s leading minds for bioengineering research is the new Ernest R. Norville Endowed Chair in…
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Wofford student named first SCICU Student of the Year
August 22, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Victoria Biggers ’17 has been busy throughout her college career at Wofford College — pursuing majors in finance and economics, working in the college Admission Office, enjoying Greek…
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Bowles named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
August 22, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Gretchen Bowles, band director at Hanahan High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars…
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Batdorf will serve as assistant professor of science education at BJU
August 22, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Brad Batdorf will serve as assistant professor of science education in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Batdorf previously served as program…
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Von Lehe elected University of South Carolina board chairman
August 21, 2016
Charleston attorney John von Lehe was elected the new chairman of the University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 19. He replaces outgoing chairman Eugene P. Warr…
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Von Lehe elected University of South Carolina board chairman
August 21, 2016
Charleston attorney John von Lehe was elected the new chairman of the University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Friday, Aug. 19. He replaces outgoing chairman Eugene P. Warr…
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Dr. Keith Miller elected to lead the region’s largest business organization in 2018
August 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber’s leadership has elected Dr. Keith Miller to chair its Board of Directors in 2018. Dr. Miller, current president of Greenville Technical College, has served…
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Hamrick to join faculty at Bob Jones University
August 20, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Anna L. Hamrick will serve as an instructor in the School of Education at Bob Jones University this fall. Hamrick also serves as a teacher in the…
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Grant funding allows students to find their place in the arts
August 19, 2016Students’ access to the arts is on the rise in Lexington County School District One. Two schools, Pleasant Hill Middle and White Knoll Middle, recently received another round of grant…
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A Conversation with Bill McDonald, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
August 19, 2016
Mike Dojc gets Gamecocks Golf Coach, Billy Mac, to wax wise and erudite on everything from analytical freak factors coaches look for while recruiting to how to counsel golfers post-apocalyptic-hole-meltdown.…
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Grant funding allows students to find their place in the arts
August 19, 2016Students’ access to the arts is on the rise in Lexington County School District One. Two schools, Pleasant Hill Middle and White Knoll Middle, recently received another round of grant…
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Fellenger to serve as assistant professor of Nursing at BJU
August 18, 2016
Jodie A. Fellenger will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an assistant professor of Nursing in the College of Arts and Sciences. Fellenger previously served as a…
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Blythewood High School teacher to help shape national education policy
August 18, 2016
Blythewood High School AP Government teacher Patrick Kelly has been named a 2016–2017 Teaching Ambassador Fellow by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Kelly served as a 2015 Classroom Teaching…
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Greenville Technical College receives $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo
August 18, 2016
Grant will support scholarships for students enrolled in Quick Jobs GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College announced a $50,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company. The donation will be used…
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Columbia College offers NEW Read to Succeed in-service course for Middle and Secondary Educators
August 18, 2016
Columbia College is offering a course designed to enhance middle and secondary teachers’ understanding and use of literacy skills and strategies in the teaching of the academic disciplines. This course…
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Class of 2020: Highest number of minority medical students ever
August 18, 2016COM recognized as national leader in recruitment, retention and graduation of African-American medical students CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Medicine (COM) has been…
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New workforce development program set to launch in Oconee County
August 18, 2016
NOW Program will give 30 selected Oconee County students distinct advantage SENECA, SC – The Oconee Economic Alliance and the School District of Oconee County are pleased to announce the…
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MTC nursing and health sciences graduates receive their professional pins
August 17, 2016
Nearly 200 nursing and health science students received their professional pins for completing their academic programs last week. Participation in the pinning ceremony allows graduates the opportunity to present themselves…
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Gayle Arries receives Tri-County’s Presidential Medallion for staff excellence
August 17, 2016
Gayle Arries, director of marketing at Tri-County Technical College, was honored August 15 with the highest award given for staff excellence at the College. President Ronnie L. Booth presented…
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Mary Anne Fitzpatrick is first woman to serve in top leadership role at USC Upstate
August 17, 2016
Mary Anne Fitzpatrick assumed the role of interim chancellor at the University of South Carolina Upstate on August 1 making her the first female to serve in the top leadership…
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Columbia College’s Goodall Gallery presents Critical Materiality featuring works by three S.C. women artists: Mary Carlisle, Glenda Guion and Ashley Welsh, August 22 – October 16, 2016
August 17, 2016
The Goodall Gallery at Columbia College is pleased to kick off its 2016-17 season with “Critical Materiality” featuring clay works by three S.C. women artists: Mary Carlisle, Glenda Guion and…
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Foundation for a Greater Greenwood County supports GSSM’s Accelerate virtual engineering program
August 17, 2016The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) received a $10,000 investment from the Foundation for a Greater Greenwood County in support of GSSM’s virtual engineering program, Accelerate.…
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Polson to serve as Division Chair at BJU
August 17, 2016Dr. Lonnie Polson will serve as an associate professor of Communication and as Chair of the Division of Communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication this fall. “We…
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Hicks to serve as Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at BJU
August 17, 2016
Dr. Amy Hicks will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as assistant professor of health sciences in the Natural Science Division of the Department of Biology in the…
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Chen to serve as Chair of Exercise Science at BJU
August 17, 2016
Dr. Stephen Chen will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as assistant professor, chair and program coordinator of exercise science in the School of Education’s Division of Health,…
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U.S. military members among those now learning online from The Citadel
August 15, 2016Citadel’s same high standards and proven quality now available online across USA and beyond CHARLESTON, SC – Members of the U.S. Military living around the country or on installations overseas…
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Casarow to join Music Faculty at BJU
August 15, 2016
Dr. Pattye Casarow will join the Bob Jones University faculty this fall as an associate professor in the Division of Music in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. Casarow…
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USC School of Music announces new Freeman Sunday concerts
August 15, 2016
Sunday afternoon concerts highlight the depth and breadth of Carolina’s music faculty You can enjoy concerts by USC’s renowned music faculty throughout the academic year. A revamped series merges two…
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Richland One offers Golden Passes to senior citizens
August 15, 2016
Richland One offers a complimentary Golden Activity Pass to district retirees and to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live in the Richland County School District One attendance zone.…
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Furman University recognizes Corporate Sustainability Fellows
August 15, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University recently recognized four executives as Corporate Sustainability Fellows (CSF). They are: Bill Flanagan (Leader, EcoAssessment Center of…
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Department of Education grants Tri-County continued funding for Educational Talent Search Program
August 11, 2016
Tri-County Technical College received $409,920 in federal grant funding for its Educational Talent Search (ETS) program to continue to provide students in grades 6 – 12 with academic support and…
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Hollings Cancer Center researcher lands $8M grant to improve cancer outcomes for minority men
August 10, 2016The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences were awarded an $8 million grant from the National Institute of Minority Health…
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SCC celebrates the expansion of Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Development and arrival Brose North America, Inc
August 10, 2016
Today was a special day in the history of Spartanburg Community College as College officials, along with local and state officials, gathered at SCC’s Tyger River Campus in Duncan to…
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Midlands Technical College begins work on Veteran Center
August 10, 2016
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has begun work to create an area exclusively for veterans on its Beltline Campus near Fort Jackson. The college was awarded $8,570 as part of a…
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BCSD welcomes the new school year with a new app, a re-designed website and a new logo
August 10, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County School District (BCSD) is excited to welcome students back to school on August 15 and to announce new tools available for parents and stakeholders…
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Odyssey Online Learning announces rebranding efforts and name change
August 10, 2016
Formally known as Provost Academy, Odyssey Online Learning embraces change Provost Academy is proud to announce that the school will change its name to Odyssey Online Learning, a tuition-free online…
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New video shorts from EngenuitySC show how Lower Richland schools are surpassing expectations
August 10, 2016As Midlands children head back to classrooms for the 2016-17 school year, local economic development nonprofit EngenuitySC has released three video shorts to help tell the stories of high-performing schools…
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New video shorts from EngenuitySC show how Lower Richland schools are surpassing expectations
August 10, 2016
As Midlands children head back to classrooms for the 2016-17 school year, local economic development nonprofit EngenuitySC has released three video shorts to help tell the stories of high-performing schools…
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