Central Carolina Technical College unveils new logo
July 25, 2016
SUMTER, SC – Central Carolina Technical College launched a new logo, marking the first change in its visual identity since 1992. CCTC’s new brand is a reflection of the college’s commitment…
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Converse College begins construction of new junior suites
July 25, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – Over the coming months, new suite-style junior housing will begin to rise on the east corridor of Converse College’s back campus quad. The 120-student-bed facility will open…
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Clemson finance official receives national award
July 22, 2016
Charles Tegen, Clemson University’s associate vice president for finance, was awarded the 2016 Professional Development Award for his notable and extensive contributions to the National Association of College and University…
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A Conversation with Kalen Anderson, USC Gamecocks Golf Coach
July 22, 2016
Mike Dojc talks with Gamecocks Golf Coach, Kalen Anderson, about the University of South Carolina’s new practice facility, the ascension of the Gamecocks golf program and plenty more.
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District Five student wins National Merit Scholarship
July 20, 2016
Eli Horner of Chapin High School has been selected as the recipient of the National Merit Wofford College Scholarship announced on Monday by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. There were…
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Richland One to continue free meals to all students in fall
July 20, 2016
During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland One will continue to offer meals at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. The average district family could save more than…
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College professor unveils the hidden keys to college success
July 20, 2016
The new college school year is just around the corner. College-bound students are anxiously awaiting the college experience, and their parents desperately want them to succeed. In his new book,…
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Clemson names new director of financial aid
July 20, 2016
Clemson University has named Richard Ritzman of Memphis director of financial aid. He will begin work Aug. 8, succeeding Chuck Knepfle, who served as director since 2010 and now is…
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NHC donation
July 19, 2016
Brad Moorhouse, administrator of NHC HealthCare in Anderson, second from left, presented Grayson Kelly, executive director of Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation, third from left, with a $15,000 check from its…
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Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center receives check from The Foundation for Geriatric Education
July 19, 2016
SUMTER, SC — On Monday, July 18, The Foundation for Geriatric Education (TFGE), Murfreesboro, TN, awarded $13,500 to Central Carolina Technical College’s Health Sciences Center for the purchase of four…
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Charleston Southern University president Dr. Jairy C. Hunter honored as 2016 Distinguished Business Officer
July 19, 2016
CSU president recognized by the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Charleston Southern University president Dr. Jairy C. Hunter Jr. has been recognized as the 2016 Distinguished…
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Cross High School announces Senfronia Smith as principal
July 19, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Senfronia Smith has been named the new principal of Cross High School located in Cross, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at…
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AT&T awarded Tri-County Technical College $7,500 to support the Connect to College (C2C) program
July 18, 2016
The Connect to College (C2C) program has evolved to meet the diverse needs of area students by offering academically capable youth between the ages of 17 and 20 the opportunity…
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Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics reaches civic engagement milestone
July 18, 2016
Cadet Cesar Reyes earns 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award With a fresh start and new school year just around the corner, the South Carolina Corps of Cadets is gearing up…
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A.C. Flora graduate awarded a National Merit Scholarship
July 18, 2016
An A.C. Flora High School Class of 2016 graduate is among the 25 South Carolina students who have been named as winners of the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarships financed…
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Clemson University capital campaign surpasses goal, tops $1.06 billion
July 18, 2016
Clemson University’s 10-year capital campaign, “The Will to Lead,” has surpassed its billion-dollar goal with a total of $1,062,528,346 as of June 30. Clemson President James P. Clements declared it…
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Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 15, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
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Columbia College welcomes Vice President of Advancement
July 14, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia College has appointment Francis Schodowski as Vice President for Advancement. He will serve as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive…
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Dr. Lee Westberry named new Executive Director of Secondary Programs in the Division of Instruction and Accountability
July 14, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Lee Westberry has been named the new Executive Director of Secondary Programs in the Division of Instruction and Accountability for the Berkeley County School District…
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Greenville Mayor Knox White honors GTCHS students
July 14, 2016
Council Member Jil Littlejohn presented GTCHS Students In Action with individual letters of commendation from Mayor Knox White. The students had a successful year in public service projects winning State…
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Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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Lexington District One promotes DiBiase to White Knoll Elementary assistant administrator
July 14, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016, regular monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, board members approved the hiring of Angelo DiBiase as…
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Dr. Ronnie L. Booth to address graduates at Summer Commencement
July 13, 2016
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth, president of Tri-County Technical College, will deliver the College’s summer commencement address Wednesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. at the Anderson Civic Center. Approximately 300 students…
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CIU Alumnus named Alaska’s Education Commissioner
July 13, 2016
Alaska’s new education commissioner received his earliest training in education in the heat and humidity of South Carolina. Dr. Michael Johnson, originally from Rossville, Georgia, earned his bachelor’s degree (’94)…
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Engineering faculty recognized for excellence by industry organizations
July 13, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Faculty members from the recently expanded Citadel School of Engineering are enjoying recognition for their work as professors and industry education leaders. The following awards were received…
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Blackbaud acquires Attentive.ly
July 12, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Blackbaud, (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community, announced it has acquired Attentive.ly, a company that allows organizations to conduct…
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BCSD sets wheels in motion for increased student opportunities and competitive salaries
July 12, 2016MONCKS CORNER, SC – The Berkeley County School Board vote that passed the 2016-2017 General Fund Operating Budget has set the wheels in motion for students to have more opportunities, and…
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SC School for the Deaf and the Blind announces new leadership team
July 12, 2016
SPARTANBURG, SC – There is a new leadership team at the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind. Kristin Milner and Christine Kincheloe have been named to head the school’s…
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Bob Jones University named to best college deals list
July 11, 2016
Bob Jones University has been named among the 20 best college deals for conservative Christians by Great College Deals. BJU ranked 15th and was the highest ranked Christian college in…
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Wofford among Money’s ‘50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges’
July 11, 2016
College is only S.C. institution on the list SPARTANBURG, SC – Wofford College is among Money magazine’s “50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges,” coming in at #48 on the list published…
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Education leaders receive SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – School leaders in Laurens and Irmo have been named as 2016 SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. The S.C. Association of School Administrators (SCASA) presents these awards. Each…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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West becomes Pelion Elementary School principal
July 6, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – During the June 28, 2016 monthly meeting of the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees, the board approved the promotion of Wendy S. West to…
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New Eco-retreat and Outdoor Exploration Camp Natural Gathering Grounds connecting kids and their families with nature
July 6, 2016
Outdoor Enrichment programs at Natural Gathering Grounds provide the opportunity for children to spend time exploring and connecting to the outdoors . Ridgeville, SC – Tucked away on 53 acres…
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The Protocol School of Washington hires new Alumni and External Affairs Specialist
July 6, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) —the only accredited business etiquette and international protocol school in the country— announces that Myra Andrews has been hired as the school’s new…
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Education Professionals selected to develop afterschool and expanded learning policy
July 5, 2016Sixteen leaders in the field of afterschool and expanded learning nationwide have been selected as White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellows as part of a partnership between the Riley Institute at Furman University…
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Lexington District One middle schoolers explore own DNA, family history at genetics camp
July 5, 2016Students in Lexington County School District One are proving you don’t need an advanced degree or years of experience to study the complex science of genetics. Using common household ingredients…
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Lexington District One middle schoolers explore own DNA, family history at genetics camp
July 5, 2016
Students in Lexington County School District One are proving you don’t need an advanced degree or years of experience to study the complex science of genetics. Using common household ingredients…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Gov. Nikki Haley Honors College World Series Champion Chanticleers, Issues Proclamation Recognizing CCU Chanticleer Baseball Team
June 30, 2016
Haley Orders Coastal Carolina University Flag Flown Over Statehouse Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement and ordered a Coastal Carolina University flag be flown over the Statehouse…
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Clemson University researchers working on sensor that could help keep nation safe
June 30, 2016
A sensor in development at Clemson University could help search for some of the globe’s most potentially destructive weapons to keep them out of the hands of terrorists and rogue…
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Clemson professor installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
June 30, 2016
Clemson University psychology professor James McCubbin was installed as president of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research Saturday at its annual meeting in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. “The top killers…
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Nida Corporation and Northrop Rice Foundation support aircraft maintenance technology education at Greenville Technical College
June 29, 2016
A gift from Nida Corporation and the Northrop Rice Foundation will assist the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program at Greenville Technical College in building real life skills. A donated “emulator” allows…
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Perry to serve as president of Rotary Club of Spartanburg
June 29, 2016
John Perry, executive director of university boards and public affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will become president of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg on July 1. Perry,…
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Full scholarships for master’s degree level prospective teachers available
June 29, 2016
Up to ten slots for full tuition scholarships still available; application deadline July 25 CHARLESTON, SC – In order to meet the critical need for highly-trained K-12 teachers of science,…
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District serves more than 13,000 meals in first 10 days of summer meal program
June 29, 2016
School may be out for the summer, but Richland School District Two is still meeting the needs of community children. The district’s Food Service Program, operated by Sodexo, is again…
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New JEDA bonds help Spartanburg Preparatory School growth
June 29, 2016
Spartanburg Preparatory School is financing construction of its new middle school with a $5.81 bond issue through the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA). In addition to construction and rehabilitation…
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GTCHS Board Of Directors take oath of office
June 29, 2016
Dr. Keith Miller, President of Greenville Technical College, administered the Oath Of Office to six members of the GTCHS Board Of Directors for the 2016 – 2018 term. Newly elected…
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Midlands Technical College awarded $4 million federal IT training grant
June 29, 2016
U.S. Department of Labor funds Midlands TechHire program to provide scholarships, training and job opportunities for high-growth occupations COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded a competitive…
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Nominations Open for 2016 James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award
June 28, 2016Clemson University’s Rutland Institute for Ethics has opened nominations for its annual James F. Barker Ethics in Action Award. This prestigious award recognizes and celebrates a special individual’s actions that…
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