Regional Education Report Finds Gaps in Educational Outcomes
January 29, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) released its first Regional Education Report today at a meeting of the TCCC Community Leadership Council. The report provides a…
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Acclaimed historian accepts visiting professorship at The Citadel
January 29, 2015Jacquelyn Dowd Hall named Mark W. Clark Distinguished Visiting Professor of History CHARLESTON, SC − The Citadel announced the appointment of Jacquelyn Dowd Hall as its Mark W. Clark Distinguished Visiting Professor of…
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District Five leader appointed to SC Education Oversight Committee
January 28, 2015CHAPIN, SC – A Lexington-Richland School District Five administrator has been named to the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee.Dr. James (Bob) Couch was appointed on Jan. 22 by South Carolina House…
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Boeing VP of engineering keynote speaker for Charleston Engineers’ event
January 28, 20152015 Charleston Engineers Joint Council’s annual banquet at The Citadel Feb. 17 CHARLESTON, SC – A consortium of engineering-focused organizations in the Lowcountry is working to attract bright young minds…
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Stronger economic partnership between Canada and S.C. focus of conference
January 28, 2015CLEMSON, SC – South Carolina and Canada already benefit greatly from close economic ties, but the relationship can be stronger. That was the message coming out of a conference hosted by…
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ACLU President Susan Herman Speaks at Political Science Convocation of Majors
January 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Susan Herman, president of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) will speak at the Political Science Convocation Lecture at the College of Charleston on February 5, 2015. “Civil…
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Lower Richland High School Earns National STEM Certification
January 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Lower Richland High School is one of the first high schools in the nation to earn STEM certification from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. Programs achieving a STEM…
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Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University at the Groundbreaking for the Center for Manufacturing Innovation
January 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College joined with Clemson University and partners including Governor Nikki Haley, Upstate advanced manufacturers, Greenville County Council, and other leaders to break ground on the…
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Upcoming News from The Citadel
January 26, 2015Got what it takes to survive the 2015 Bulldog Challenge? Register now! The Bulldog Challenge, known nationally as one of the most punishing tests of fitness and endurance, will be…
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Unsung Heroes Recognized at Greenville Tech
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Technical College recognized members of the community and the college who act unselfishly in service to others. This year, the Unsung Heroes awards event was held…
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The SCEA Honors Dr. James L. Solomon Jr. for Human and Civil Rights Achievement
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Education Association (The SCEA), today honored Dr. James L. Solomon with its 2015 Walker E. Solomon Award. Dr. Solomon blazed the trail for future…
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Virtual reality changing how students learn job skills
January 26, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Virtual reality may have some of its deepest roots in the gaming community, but a growing number of experts at Clemson University and elsewhere believe the field’s…
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Free Income Tax Help
January 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — It’s tax time and everyone could use a break. Richland Two’s W.R. Rogers, Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center has some good news for taxpayers. The Rogers…
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Furman Names Hendricks Vice President For Enrollment Management
January 26, 2015GREENVILLE, SC — Furman University President Elizabeth Davis today announced the appointment of W. Michael Hendricks, Ed.D., as Vice President for Enrollment Management. Hendricks, who currently is Vice President of…
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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School
January 26, 2015Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…
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On-Line Auction to Help Small Christian School
January 26, 2015Discounted Golf Outings, Family Getaways part of On-Line Auction Heritage Christian Academy in Lexington County is going high tech with its latest fundraiser. Bidding in the Heritage On-Line Auction is…
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Gift by Jains prepares Greenville Technical College students for opportunities
January 24, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Surendra and Neeli Jain have given a gift of $26,001 to the Greenville Tech Foundation, which adds to the endowed scholarship fund they established in 2010. Funds…
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Dr. Sam Horn Joins BJU as VP for Ministerial Advancement
January 23, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Sam Horn, who was named Vice President for Ministerial Advancement by BJU President Steve Pettit last October, officially joined the Bob Jones University administration this week.…
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Applications for District Five choice, magnet programs now available
January 23, 2015IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is now accepting applications for its magnet and other choice programs.The window for submitting a choice application opens on Friday, Jan. 23 at 7…
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Students urged to try engineering
January 22, 2015‘Emagine!’ seen as potential first step to high-paying career NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Hundreds of students from across the state will have a chance over the next three months to…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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Greenville Technical College to offer VSF scholarships
January 22, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Local veterans now have another avenue to further their training and careers at Greenville Technical College. Veteran Scholarships Forever is set up to provide funding for veterans…
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Thousands of K-5 students to attend interactive educational concerts in February
January 21, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – More than 6,000 K-5 students from more than 100 schools are scheduled to participate in Link Up educational concerts with the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger…
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Lexington One announces five Teacher of the Year finalists
January 21, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One proudly announces the finalists for this year’s District Teacher of the Year — Lexington Elementary Technology Integration Specialist Suzanne M. Brooks, Lexington…
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Spiro Institute Establishes Faculty Fellows to Cultivate Entrepreneurship
January 21, 2015CLEMSON, SC — Six Clemson University professors have been appointed as Arthur M. Spiro Institute Faculty Fellows and are charged with expanding entrepreneurial activity among students, staff and faculty at Clemson. The…
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Debra Sparacino named Clemson University registrar
January 21, 2015CLEMSON – Debra Sparacino has been named registrar at Clemson University, according to the Office of Undergraduate Studies and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Bob Jones. Sparacino…
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Richland One to Hold 2015 State of the District Meeting
January 21, 2015Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. ~ HOPKINS, SC – The annual Richland One VIP Network State of the District Meeting will be held Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m.…
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Berkeley County Schools Community Meetings
January 21, 2015January 26 and January 28, 2015 ~ MONCKS CORNER, SC – The search for a new superintendent to lead Berkeley County schools has begun, and the Berkeley County Board of Education wants…
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CofC Now Officially Houses S.C. Historical Society Archives
January 20, 2015South Carolina Historical Society Officially Reopens in Addlestone Library 2015 marks a landmark year in the history of the College of Charleston Libraries. As of January 15, 2015, the South Carolina…
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College’s Addlestone Library to House S.C. Historical Society’s Collections
January 20, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Starting in 2015, the College of Charleston will house the South Carolina Historical Society’s remarkable collections of books, manuscripts and archives. The College’s Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library will undergo…
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USC School of Medicine and Grand Strand Medical Center partner to expand medical education and residency training in the Palmetto State
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Grand Strand Medical Center announcedan affiliation agreement that expands clinical training opportunities for USC medical students and establishes…
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Speaker Lucas Creates Task Force to Advance Education Reform
January 20, 2015Appoints Legislators, Educators, and Working Professionals COLUMBIA, SC – House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) announced the formation of a task force to begin laying the groundwork for substantial, necessary education…
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LHS Counselor Selected to Attend a White House Recognition Ceremony
January 20, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) named Lexington High Director of Counseling and Advisement Anna Duvall a 2015 ASCA School Counselor of the Year semi-finalist and Recognized…
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Info Session to be Held Jan. 29 for Converse College MFA in Creative Writing Writers Invited to Learn about S.C.’s Only Low Residency Program
January 20, 2015Spartanburg, SC – South Carolina’s only low residency MFA program in creative writing invites interested writers to an information session on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ezell…
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Researchers get $1.4 million to advance ‘big data’ for genomic research
January 20, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Clemson University researchers Alex Feltus and Kuang-Ching Wang are part of a team of scientists that received a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help meet the growing needs…
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Richland School District Two Receives Gift from Food Lion
January 20, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Richland School District Two has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation. Richland Two will use the gift to support its district-wide backpack program, provide emergency…
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Coker Hosts MLK Service and Remembrance Day
January 20, 2015HARTSVILLE, SC – Coker College’s Center for Engaged Learning, Athletics, the Office of Campus Life and others across campus worked together to organize a community-wide day of service on Monday,…
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Clemson to lead new energy-efficiency project
January 19, 2015FLORENCE, SC — South Carolina farmers can slash energy costs and increase profitability through federal funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Clemson University Extension received $1.1 million in federal…
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Linda Jameison Named Tri-County’s Assistant Vice President for Student Support and Engagement
January 19, 2015PENDLETON, SC – Linda Jameison joined Tri-County Technical College’s leadership team January 2 as assistant vice president for student support and engagement. She is leading the College’s student engagement and…
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USC Upstate Administration and Faculty Work Toward Mutual Understanding of Shared Governance
January 19, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC – Faculty members at the University of South Carolina Upstate held a Called General Faculty Meeting Friday to discuss concerns they have with the leadership of Chancellor Tom…
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Demand for Teachers Still Unmet
January 18, 2015South Carolina’s unmet demand for public school teachers continues to grow, according to a report released by The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA). CERRA’s annual Supply…
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Clemson breaks ground for Zucker Family Graduate Education Center
January 16, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — Clemson University officials broke ground Thursday for a $21.5-million building that will help shape the future of the state’s engineering landscape for generations to come. President James P. Clements…
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New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak at Furman University
January 15, 2015Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. in Burgiss Theater Ross Douthat, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, will speak on the Furman University campus Tuesday, Jan. 27 at…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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Sangaree Elementary School receives $5,000 grant
January 15, 2015Lowe’s Donates Money For Project Grow BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Sangaree Elementary School has received a $5,000 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for Project GROW. Project GROW (Gardening to Research…
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Trident Technical College to Begin Offering Motorcycle License Waiver Tests
January 15, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development (TTC) announced that it is participating in a pilot program for the South Carolina Technical College System and will…
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Carolina Prep adds assistant director
January 15, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina International Preparatory School has promoted Kristin Eppinger to Assistant Director. Originally from Philadelphia, Eppinger has lived in California, London and Greenville. She studied sociology at Winthrop…
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District Five announces new principals for Chapin Middle, Chapin Intermediate schools
January 14, 2015CHAPIN, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named new principals for Chapin Middle and Chapin Intermediate schools. Anna Miller, who serves as principal of the current Chapin Middle School, will…
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Special Services Director Robin Simmons announces retirement
January 14, 2015LEXINGTON, SC – Lexington County School District One Superintendent Karen Woodward announces that Special Services Director Robin Simmons, Ph.D. plans to retire effective June 30, 2015. About Simmons Woodward said,…
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U.S. Engine Valve donation
January 14, 2015PENDLETON, SC – U.S. Engine Valve/Nittan Valve made a $20,000 donation to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation to purchase pneumatic suitcase trainers for the Corporate and Community Education Division. Pictured…
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