College of Charleston’s first crowdfunded scholarship is Dino-mite
January 6, 2022Just inside the front door of the Mace Brown Museum of Natural History on the College of Charleston campus is a big glass and wood donation box. Perched on a block inside,…
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Blackbaud acquires EVERFI, a SaaS leader
January 4, 2022
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), announced it has acquired global social impact technology leader EVERFI in a cash and stock transaction for approximately $750 million, subject to certain customary adjustments. EVERFI, headquartered in Washington,…
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CCSD Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to serve as interim Superintendent
January 4, 2022
Charleston County School District announces and welcomes Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. as its interim Superintendent of Schools effective Monday, January 3, 2022. Kennedy has served as the district’s Chief Financial…
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Senior Information Security Engineer
December 27, 2021
Senior Information Security Engineer University of South Carolina Upstate STA01412PO21 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu This position, the Senior Information Security Engineer, is the primary leader of information security efforts at the…
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Part-Time Cashier
December 23, 2021
Part-Time Cashier University of South Carolina Upstate TMP03697PO21 Spartanburg, SC 29303 www.uscupstate.edu To assist cashier’s office in accepting, recording, posting and reconciling the cash receipts function within Student Account Services…
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CCSD educators awarded 70 BEST grants
December 20, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce 144 teachers combined to earn 70 Bosch Eco and STEM Teacher (BEST) grants this month. The total value of the grants…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Board of Directors welcomes new board members Ericka Plater and Suzanne Thomas, PhD, and new Chief Development Officer, Karen Quadrio
December 16, 2021
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) Board of Directors unanimously approved two new members at its August board meeting. Ericka Plater, MS, MBA, Executive Director of Our Lady of Mercy…
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MUSC Foundation receives record $4.6M in grants from The Duke Endowment
December 16, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation has received four grants totaling $4.59 million from The Duke Endowment. It is the largest amount the Endowment has awarded MUSC in a…
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First doctoral graduates from CSU turn tassels, make history
December 16, 2021Twenty-three professionals walked the stage of Lightsey Chapel on Saturday to be hooded and become the first doctoral graduates of Charleston Southern University. The Doctor of Education (EdD) in leadership launched…
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CofC Professor named to Royal Historic Society
December 13, 2021“This award is a career-defining recognition of innovative scholarship, and I’m humbled for my work on the history of public health and pandemics to be seen in such a positive…
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MUSC board votes to approve campaign to construct new College of Medicine academic building
December 13, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Thursday and Friday, Dec.…
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Speaking of … College of Charleston’ launches on major podcast platforms
December 13, 2021
The College of Charleston is pleased to announce a new podcast highlighting the people, places and programs that help make it a nationally ranked public liberal arts and sciences university. Produced by the Office of…
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Intelligence and Security Studies, one of The Citadel’s hottest programs, leads to in-demand careers
December 13, 2021
Undergraduate and graduate level programs certified by the International Association for Intelligence Education; DC study option As the global theater transforms, intelligence and security professionals are in greater and greater…
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UofSC releases Economic Outlook: 2022 state’s economy is strong, but labor shortages could limit growth
December 10, 2021
South Carolina’s economy is strong and has recovered from most COVID-19 pandemic-related losses, according to University of South Carolina economists Douglas Woodward and Joey Von Nessen at the Darla Moore…
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David E. Shi receives AASHE Lifetime Achievement Award
December 9, 2021
David E. Shi, an environmental historian who served 16 years as president of Furman University (1994-2010), is the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for the…
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The Gift of Future Scholar: 5 reasons to put college savings under the tree
December 9, 2021
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis Looking for a special holiday present? The gift of college savings could be the perfect choice this Christmas. Like you, your friends and family…
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DEACON DIVERS train to build artificial reef off S.C. coast
December 6, 2021“The dive training we’re conducting for this group of religious leaders and naturalists is part of our building an army of divers to help construct an artificial reef along the…
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Garvin Design Group wins two AIA South Carolina 2021 Design Awards
December 2, 2021
Columbia architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group won two Design Awards at the American Institute of Architects South Carolina (AIA SC)’s annual awards presented virtually on November 19,…
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College of Charleston Professor receives Grammy nomination for classical album
December 2, 2021[In May 2021, we interviewed Paul Sánchez as part of our Artist Minute series – CLICK HERE] Paul Sánchez, director of piano studies and artistic director for the International Piano Series (IPS) at the…
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South Carolina students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
December 1, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 60th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Statement on 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report
November 30, 2021
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released the following statement in response to the release of the 2021 Educator Supply and Demand Report by the Center for Educator Recruitment,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs bill to assist veterans with in-state tuition
November 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today joined S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley, and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill…
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Three South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information sessions for prospective students
November 23, 2021
The Endless Opportunities information sessions will take place December 5-7, 2021, and feature representatives from all three Governor’s Schools. The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), SC Governor’s…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. State Library announce partnership to provide virtual tutoring support to South Carolina students
November 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education and the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) announced a $1.5 million partnership to address the continuing academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Senator Thomas Alexander and Lowcountry community health leader Roland Gardner to receive Riley Institute’s South Carolina leadership awards
November 22, 2021Honorees will be recognized on January 18, 2022, in Columbia at the Riley Institute at Furman’s OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School as Educator of the Month
November 19, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Meghan James of Mason Preparatory School in Charleston as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for November.…
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S.C. arts learning partnership announces name, website
November 19, 2021
“Arts Grow SC” is the name of the three-year, $20 million partnership to address pandemic-related learning loss announced in June by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and South Carolina…
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CofC economics major takes top spot at Gender Equity Pitch Competition
November 18, 2021
Since her freshman year, Caty Greer has been pitching possible solutions to the world’s greatest social, economic and environmental issues from the second she stepped onto the College of Charleston campus. And…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund announces expansion and partnership with The Darla Moore Foundation
November 16, 2021
Expands scholarship availability to 26 high schools in eight new Pee Dee Region counties The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, aimed at helping high-achieving graduates pay for college, recently announced a…
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PSTA statement on proposed revisions to state accountability system
November 15, 2021
Earlier today, the Education Oversight Committee announced proposed changes to the state’s accountability system for school report cards. As the largest association for professional educators in South Carolina, Palmetto State…
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Boeing supports UofSC’s assistance to veterans through free legal clinic
November 11, 2021
Help is available for South Carolina’s low-income veteran population The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of South Carolina will continue and expand its free services to low-income veterans living…
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CofC alum establishes Charleston’s inaugural Black Food Truck Festival
November 10, 2021
When Marcus Hammond ’09, attended the College of Charleston, he didn’t have a lot of free time. As a business administration major and captain of the men’s basketball team, when he wasn’t in class…
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U.S. News and World Report ranks several CCSD schools near the top of South Carolina
November 10, 2021The U.S. News and World Report released their first set of rankings for elementary and middle schools recently (similar to their annual high school rankings), and multiple schools in Charleston…
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College of Charleston supports student-veterans year round
November 10, 2021For the past few years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the College of Charleston as one of the best schools in the nation for veterans. That doesn’t surprise Jabe…
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Lighting the way to graduation for South Carolina public school students
November 10, 2021
Communities In Schools of South Carolina launches Illuminating the Power of One – a fundraising event honoring students, aligning private resources, and unifying the state Communities In Schools of South…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman assumes CCSSO Board presidency
November 10, 2021
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced South Carolina Superintendent Molly Spearman will assume the presidency of its Board of Directors, and two state leaders will join the…
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STEM competition Storm The Citadel returns
November 9, 2021
December 20th deadline for K-12 teams to register Storm The Citadel competitions are almost as exhilarating to watch as they are to participate in. There are object flying through the…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Coach Pat Kelsey talks basketball and more
November 9, 2021Head basketball coach Pat Kelsey promises that the College of Charleston men’s basketball team will have a whole new look this season. Literally. When Kelsey was hired in March 2021 to take over as…
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CofC First Year Experience classes offer transformational opportunities
November 9, 2021William Ganas draws a deep breath as he gets ready to address the students sitting in front of him. “The author of this chapter,” he says, “asks us to consider the…
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S.C. Department of Education invites the public to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
November 9, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Education invites the public to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be…
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Despite pandemic, students still enjoying fine arts in Charleston County schools
November 8, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) offers an abundance of options for students participating in the fine arts. While things were slightly different last year due to COVID-19, band, chorus, and…
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Wando’s marching band wins 13th state championship
November 8, 2021
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, the Wando Marching Band captured their 13th South Carolina 5A state title, sweeping all captions, including Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visuals, and Outstanding General Effect. The…
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CCSD to offer COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5-11
November 5, 2021
Now that the Center for Disease Control has officially approved the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11-year-olds, Charleston County School District (CCSD) will provide the vaccine through partnerships with local…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors votes on tuition for 2022-23 academic year
November 4, 2021During its annual, two-day fall meeting on Oct. 29-30, The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) approved a modest tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year. After two years with no…
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Two CCSD schools featured in national publication
November 3, 2021
Ladson Elementary School and North Charleston Elementary School are recognized for their community engagement efforts in this year’s National Network of Partnership School (NNPS) Promising Partnership Practices handbook. In fact,…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021
Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer…
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South Carolina recognized as leader in K-12 computer science education
November 3, 2021Today, Code.org and its partners released the 2021 State of Computer Science Education: Accelerating Action Through Advocacy. Published annually, the report provides the most comprehensive analysis of national progress in computer science…
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Clemson aims to boost organic rice production in salty coastal SC through federal grant
November 1, 2021
A Clemson University-led project aimed at reviving South Carolina’s rice industry has nabbed a federal grant to further its efforts. Given the acronym iCORP — Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production…
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MUSC named 2021 top college for diversity and Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
October 28, 2021
For fifth consecutive year, MUSC recognized with national diversity award Recently, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, announced its 2021 Health Professions Higher…
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Principal of Angel Oak earns honor from Palmetto State Arts Education
October 28, 2021
Angel Oak Elementary School’s principal, Judith Condon, decided to invest in the arts when she arrived at the school in 2017. That investment led to a range of opportunities for…
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