Workforce-Ready: Lander Students Network Their Way to Careers
October 7, 2025
When Lander University officials say graduates are “workforce-ready,” they mean it. Students at Lander dressed for success and came with resumes in hand during three specialized career fairs where 140…
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Lander Alumnus Cameron Dorn Races toSuccess with Suitcase Full of Courage
October 7, 2025
Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…
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STEM Extravaganza ignites curiosity and hope for South Carolina students
October 7, 2025
Children from across the state get hands-on STEM experiences and career inspiration as part of the nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) welcomed more than…
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Dreher art teacher named South Carolina Art Educator of the Year
October 7, 2025
Dreher High School art teacher Katie Pfrommer has been named the 2025 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA). The award recognizes…
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Clemson institute works with industry on new markets for South Carolina timber
October 7, 2025
The meeting took place amid a series of high-profile mill closures, including those of International Paper in Georgetown, the WestRock plant in Charleston, International Paper in Savannah, and the Containerboard…
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Eskridge Tri-ART Series celebrates 30 years of inspiring children through performing arts
October 7, 2025
College of Arts and Humanities For 30 years, the Bill and Donna Eskridge Tri-ART Series has welcomed students from across the Upstate into the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts…
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Ph.D. student earns fellowship to study the use of artificial intelligence in civil engineering and construction
October 7, 2025
College of Architecture, Art and Construction Stuti Garg, a Ph.D. student in the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development, has earned the Chishiki Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering…
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Clemson University, MIT and industry join to build battery workforce
October 7, 2025
The project is the latest example of how Clemson University works closely with industry partners, technical colleges, and career and technical education (CTE) programs to develop a strong workforce pipeline.…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital establishes nursing scholarship in honor of Darius Rucker’s mother, Carolyn G. Rucker
October 7, 2025
Portion of proceeds from ticket sales to October’s Riverfront Revival to fund the program, supporting the next generation of pediatric nurses In recognition of the lasting impact of a devoted…
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October MoseleyNext event features high-energy chamber music group Project Trio
October 7, 2025
Converse University will welcome innovative music group, Project Trio for the first MoseleyNext concert of the 2025-2025 season. Celebrated for their dynamic stage presence and genre-defying performances, Project Trio redefines…
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Who Knew? Clara Barton & Harriet Tubman in South Carolina During the Civil War
October 6, 2025
The Laurens County Museum invites the community to a fascinating Lunch and Learn presentation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from Noon to 1:00 p.m., exploring the powerful but often overlooked…
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DPH Launches New Podcast Series
October 6, 2025
The S.C. Dept. of Public Health (DPH) today launched the “Healthy People Podcast,” a new series aimed at educating the people of South Carolina about topics of public health…
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First Revolutionary War Bloodshed Launches Lander Community Lecture Series
October 6, 2025
Lander University’s Community Lecture Series began its 2025-26 season with a program on the Siege of Savages’ Old Fields in Ninety Six, the first site of bloodshed in the South…
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Jeff Lawler joins Sandhills School Board of Trustees
October 3, 2025
Jeff Lawler, a local REALTOR® with Live Oak Real Estate, has recently been appointed to the Sandhills School Board of Trustees, a premier independent school in Columbia, SC. Lawler brings…
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Richland Library to host Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Series
October 2, 2025
Partnership with SC Cancer Alliance Brings Awareness Series to Blythewood and Eastover Locations Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to present Chapters for Change, a series of free, educational sessions designed…
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Mental reset moment highlights awareness, resources
October 2, 2025
The College of Charleston is hosting its first ever interactive “Mental Reset Moment” on October 6, 2025, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Cougar Mall. The event is open to the public. October is…
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CSU adds engineering to prestigious ABET accreditations
October 2, 2025
The Charleston Southern engineering program has received notification that it qualified for ABET-EAC accreditation on its first attempt. Engineering joins the computer science and cybersecurity programs at CSU holding the coveted ABET…
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CSU computer science faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant
October 2, 2025
Dr. Songhui Yue, assistant professor of computer science at Charleston Southern University, has been awarded a Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative grant from the U.S. National…
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City of Columbia to participate in USC Community Health Fair
October 2, 2025
Who: University of South Carolina, City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center and other health partners What: The City of Columbia will participate in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health…
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Denmark Technical College practical nursing program earns full approval
October 2, 2025
Denmark Technical College has announced that the South Carolina Board of Nursing has granted full approval to its practical nursing program, strengthening the pipeline of nurses in the state. The…
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Historic Columbia October 2025 Events
October 2, 2025
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
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Registrar
October 1, 2025
Registrar University of South Carolina Upstate STA00797PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Registrar is responsible for the overall administration for the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs. This includes planning, implementation,…
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AIM receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Employment Pathways workforce development program in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
October 1, 2025Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AIM’s Employment Pathways Program, which connects SNAP recipients with…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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New “Experience Gullah” website and App bring Gullah Geechee history to life on Hilton Head
October 1, 2025
Hilton Head Island’s Gullah Geechee heritage now has a new digital home. The Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) has officially launched the Experience Gullah website and wayfinding…
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A.C. Flora Girls Tennis wins Belton Hall of Fame Classic
September 30, 2025A.C. Flora High School’s girls tennis team won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. The tournament, featuring the top eight girls tennis teams from across South Carolina, was held…
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Northeastern Technical College part of transfer agreement with Western Governors University
September 30, 2025
Cheraw, S.C. – The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) and Western Governors University (WGU) have signed a new transfer institution agreement designed to strengthen educational opportunity for the millions of…
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Garden Designer and Author Jenks Farmer to Speak at Laurens County Museum
September 30, 2025
The Laurens County Museum will welcome noted garden designer, author, and plantsman Jenks Farmer on Thursday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m. Farmer will present a lecture on the heritage plant…
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Laurens District Genealogy Society to Host Lecture on Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy
September 30, 2025
The Laurens District Genealogy Society will host Colleen Knights on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Laurens County Museum, located at 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Knights…
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Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 30, 2025
The community is invited to attend the first concert by the Lander Wind Ensemble for the Fall 2025 semester. The concert, titled “British Invasion,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
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State of the University highlights past achievements and future goals
September 30, 2025President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future in his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the…
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College of Charleston engineering program earns prestigious ABET accreditation
September 30, 2025
Charleston’s new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics is starting the academic year off strong, announcing that its Bachelor of Science degree program in Systems Engineering is now accredited by…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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Clemson named finalist for APLU national Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards
September 30, 2025
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has named Clemson University one of six finalists for the 2025 Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards, which honor institutions making significant…
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business reaccredited among top 6 percent of business schools worldwide
September 30, 2025
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has earned reaccreditation from AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the world’s longest-standing and most prestigious accrediting…
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A legacy of learning: David and Sandra Sprouse establish endowed chair in Economics and distinguished professorship in Financial Management
September 30, 2025
The fastest growing college at Clemson University, the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, is pleased to announce that it has received a $2.5M commitment from David Sprouse…
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Clemson University named best university in South Carolina in U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings
September 30, 2025
Clemson University ranks as the best national and public university in South Carolina in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings, coming in at No. 36 among all public universities —…
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USC officially designates center, approves state budget request during board meeting
September 30, 2025
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Disagreeing, But Remaining Friends: Constitution Day Highlights Civil Discourse for Lander Students
September 28, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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The Citadel named overall #1 Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for second year in a row
September 25, 2025
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 100 other public and private institutions…
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Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 25, 2025
Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Charleston a top university for the 10th consecutive year
September 25, 2025
For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top public regional university in the South. The 2026 edition of U.S.…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2025
Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…
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Clemson Alumni Association welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association announced the appointment of five distinguished alumni to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Clemson community…
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Sydney Tindall named to Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association has named Sydney Tindall of Charleston, South Carolina, to its Board of Directors. Tindall graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in 2021 with a Bachelor…
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Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize
September 23, 2025
Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
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