PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 9, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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Wofford selects new VP for campus life and student development
June 9, 2022
Dr. Sandra Rouse will join the president’s leadership team later this summer Wofford College is welcoming Dr. Sandra Rouse as its new vice president for campus life and student development…
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HopeHealth managers amplify leadership skills with Coker University’s Seminars for Success
June 9, 2022
Coker University has partnered with HopeHealth to provide healthcare leaders with integral management and leadership skills via a new training program called Seminars for Success. The signature program, started in…
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Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition
June 9, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second…
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TigerImpact signs NIL deals with student-athlete leaders in every Clemson sport
June 9, 2022
Purpose-driven collective among first in country to achieve milestone With the addition of 16 student-athletes under contract, TigerImpact is now engaging men and women competing in all of Clemson University’s…
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Director of Admissions and Recruitment
June 8, 2022
Director of Admissions & Recruitment School of Pharmacy – Presbyterian College Location: Clinton, South Carolina Job Description Summary: Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan that includes outreach to 2-…
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Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named
June 8, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
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Personable PTC alumnus relishes collaborative work of ‘Selling Greenwood’
June 8, 2022
Billy Ray Morgan is a high-touch kind of guy. On any given day, he has hummingbirds eating right out of his hand. And humans like him, too. That’s because the…
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35 Midlands leaders graduate from the Riley Institute’s award-winning Diversity program as it reaches new milestone
June 8, 2022
Class participants join a network of more than 2,500 Riley Fellows across South Carolina. Thirty-five leaders from across the Midlands have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve…
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Sustain SC celebrates graduation of first class of SLI fellows
June 8, 2022
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the inaugural class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. All 23 participants accepted their certificate of completion at a ceremony on June 2 on…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Letters from Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank, donated to UofSC Anne Frank Center
June 8, 2022
Collection establishes Anne Frank Archive on 75th anniversary of her diary The Anne Frank Center located at the University of South Carolina is now home to 100 letters and cards written…
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Personable PTC Alumnus Relishes Collaborative Work of ‘Selling Greenwood’
June 7, 2022
Billy Ray Morgan is a high-touch kind of guy. On any given day, he has hummingbirds eating right out of his hand. And humans like him, too. That’s because the…
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Lander University Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List
June 7, 2022
Lander University announces the names of undergraduate students who are recognized with the honor of making the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2021-22 academic year. To qualify…
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CHS Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Winner Announced
June 7, 2022
CHS Graduate Kaylee Cannon was chosen by a scholarship committee for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Mrs. Graddick was the nurse at Clinton High School and passed away in the…
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Montessori Community wins district’s annual wellness award
June 6, 2022
Charleston, SC – The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) in partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), celebrated schools and their wellness efforts last month. During the 2021-2022…
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James Simons Montessori interim principal named for 2022-23 school year
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Elizabeth Dillenkoffer as interim principal at James Simons Montessori School. Dillenkoffer has served as assistant principal at James Simons…
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Chicora principal appointed to position permanently
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Monica Smalls as principal at Chicora Elementary School. Smalls served as assistant principal at Chicora from 2018 to 2021 before becoming…
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U.S. House recognizes link between diet and health; UofSC Greenville supports national initiative.
June 6, 2022
In a groundbreaking measure, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have recognized the crucial role of lifestyle medicine in medical school education. The bipartisan resolution, authored by Congressman James…
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Richland One students earn $73.8 million in scholarships, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million
June 6, 2022
Richland One’s Class of 2022 graduates earned $73.8 million in scholarship money, exceeding last year’s total by $11 million. This year, 1,389 Richland One students received their high school diplomas…
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June 16 Career Fair Exclusively for Employment at PTC
June 6, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking professional faculty and staff for a variety of positions across seven campuses. Accordingly, college officials are prepared to interview employment prospects at its upcoming…
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Lander University announces President’s List for Spring 2022
June 6, 2022
Lander University is proud to recognize students named to the President’s List for their outstanding academic achievements during the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022
Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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Prime Time in the Parks Teen Program Returns June 10
June 6, 2022
The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will host 12 free teen nights for Columbia’s youth beginning Friday, June 10. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides…
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‘We’re Back!’ – Dinosaurs reawaken at Upcountry History Museum
June 6, 2022
Hear the roars, feel the rattle of pounding footsteps, and marvel at the incredible creatures in the world of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, the newest exhibition opening at…
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Lander University announces Spring 2022 graduates
June 6, 2022
Lander University conferred bachelor’s and master’s degrees upon 421 students during the 165th commencement ceremony on May 4. Hollywood actor Andy Buckley, known for his role in the hit television…
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Lander University Presents Moore Award to Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla
June 6, 2022
A first-generation college graduate who “continues to love what I do” has been named the recipient of Lander University’s Moore Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching. Dr. Osvaldo Parrilla,…
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PTC Graduate from Laurens Receives County Academic Award
June 6, 2022
At Piedmont Technical College’s recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Colton Post was the honoree for Laurens County.
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Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Father’s Day Fundraiser
June 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Father’s Day Fundraiser on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022 to “Celebrate Dads and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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MUSC junior researcher earns state recognition for excellence in scientific research
June 2, 2022
Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., awarded 2022 SC Governor’s Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research Gov. Henry McMaster recognized Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., for her extraordinary scientific contributions to psychiatry and…
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Lexington District One promotes two educators to PES assistant principal
June 2, 2022
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of two educators to the position of Pelion Elementary School assistant principal —…
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Richland One seeking public input on redrawing school board single-member election districts
June 2, 2022
Richland One is redrawing the boundary lines for the school board’s four single-member election districts. The proposed changes will not affect attendance zone boundaries for any school within Richland One.…
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Richland One’s Columbia High receives National Showcase Schools award
June 2, 2022
Columbia High School is one of only eight schools in South Carolina to receive the 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award. The designation is given annually to schools…
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South Carolina Film Commission and the University of South Carolina partner on a film project to help expand the state’s production industry
June 2, 2022
In an effort to continue growing South Carolina’s film industry, the South Carolina Film Commission is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (UofSC). The…
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Grant funding for Greenville Technical College’s Upward Bound Program renewed
June 1, 2022
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education funding the Upward Bound program at Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been renewed for a five-year period. GTC will receive $1.5 million…
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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022
The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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School District Five announces new principal for Oak Pointe Elementary School
May 31, 2022
Veteran educator Linard McCloud has been named the new principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School. McCloud currently serves as assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School. McCloud replaces Kristie Smith…
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Clemson program earns ‘A+’ ranking for preparing elementary math teachers
May 31, 2022
Nothing is better on a report card than an “A+,” which is just the grade that Clemson’s elementary math education program has received on the national stage. The Clemson University…
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$2 million gift endows Clemson University Wood Utilization + Design Institute directorship
May 31, 2022
Micky and Amy Scott have gifted $2 million to the Clemson University Wood Utilization + Design Institute to endow the institute’s directorship. The Patricia “Pat” Layton Endowed Directorship is named in honor…
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Clemson-led research teams launch rockets into aurora borealis to study energy exchange
May 31, 2022
As the Northern Lights danced over Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks, Alaska, early one morning in April, a team of researchers led by Clemson University assistant professor of physics Stephen Kaeppler launched a…
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Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lectures June 7 and 11
May 31, 2022
The Laurens County Museum Revolutionary War Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, with “The Battle of Cowpens” lecture, and a special lecture on Saturday, June 11, about the…
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LCSD 56 School Board Votes to Approve First Reading of 23-24 Modified School Calendar
May 31, 2022
Last week the Laurens County School District 56 Board met and on the agenda was the first reading the 2023-2024 school calendar. The following day, Superintendent Dr. O’Shields sent a…
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PTC Spring Graduation Speaker Discusses Dual Enrollment Experience
May 31, 2022
Sibling motivation, a can-do attitude, the occasional pep talk – and Dual Enrollment at Piedmont Technical College – combined to give Ashley Smith a money-saving head start on her future.…
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Lander Group Visits Pisgah National Forest
May 31, 2022
Lander University students in Dr. Ryan Floyd’s “History of U.S. Wildlife Conservation” class recently took a field trip to Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, N.C. The class explores past efforts…
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Bank of America continues to support African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
May 26, 2022
Bank of America has partnered with Greenville Technical College (GTC) to address racial and gender achievement gaps through intensive case management and personalized support services, with a recent $50,000 gift…
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Graduates Urged to ‘Stamp Your Work With Excellence’
May 25, 2022
Two hundred fifty-one go-getters, risk-takers, empaths, dreamers, and leaders graduated from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 5. Among them was a sous chef who had enrolled and dropped out…
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LCSD 56 Child Nutrition Prepares for Summer Meal Program
May 25, 2022
Laurens County School District 56 Child Nutrition Department is busy getting ready to feed students this summer. The summer meal service is something they have provided for many years but…
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13 Honored for Loyal Service to Piedmont Technical College
May 25, 2022
They are there day in and day out, so loyal you barely notice them. However, long-serving employees should never be taken for granted. Accordingly, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held…
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Host a book drive to support the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale
May 25, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is seeking partners to host a book drive in support of the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale. Businesses, community groups, churches, and others…
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