Just Say Something hosts 34TH Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
March 21, 2022
The 34th Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Reed Property Group, will be held on Monday, March 28th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515.…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates “impact” of higher education and workforce training on students, careers, and community
March 20, 2022
Announces $35 billion economic impact to South Carolina since 2007 Today, Spartanburg Community College held the inaugural SCC Impact celebration event at the Spartanburg Marriot. Hosted by the SCC Foundation,…
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Lander celebrates 150 years as growth marks the ‘biggest and best’ in history
March 16, 2022Lander University’s spacious plaza was celebration central Tuesday (March 15), as the school honored 150 years of educational excellence amid a blast of fireworks, games, dancing and music mixed with…
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Strategic Development Group grows advanced manufacturing workforce with donation to the Greenville Tech Foundation
March 15, 2022Strategic Development Group (SDG), a corporate site selection and incentive negotiation firm, has donated $6,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to provide scholarship assistance for students in manufacturing-related programs at…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives grant from Duke Energy
March 14, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation received a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy on Friday, March 11. Mindy Taylor, District Manager, Government and Community Relations…
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‘Mocktails and Mingling’ matches PC students with potential employers
March 11, 2022
Presbyterian College’s sixth annual “Mocktails and Mingling” event matched 30 students with more than two dozen professionals Tuesday to network with others and hone their interviewing skills. Associate dean of…
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PC kicks off Women’s History Month with panel discussion on women’s reproductive rights
March 11, 2022
Presbyterian College’s celebration of Women’s History Month began Monday with a panel discussion on a central issue for women – reproductive rights. Panelists addressed the political, historical, economic, and rhetorical…
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S.C. Treasurer’s Office facilitates bond issuances for Coastal Carolina and University of South Carolina
March 11, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that his office recently facilitated transactions for Coastal Carolina University and the University of South Carolina issuing $129,445,000 (par) in Higher Education Refunding Revenue Bonds…
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Eaton Corporation donates $50,000 to PTC Foundation
March 10, 2022During a March 3 tour of the Engineering Department at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood, officials from Eaton Corporation presented a check for $50,000 to the PTC…
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Guiseppi-Elie named vice president of academic affairs and workforce development
March 7, 2022
Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie has been named vice president of academic affairs and workforce development at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC). Dr. Guiseppi-Elie joined the College on March 1. In this role,…
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Architect contributes to the Diversity Leadership Initiative (DLI) at Furman University
March 3, 2022
Scott Powell, of Craig Gaulden Davis, is participating in DLI to expand representation in their architectural practice. The role of Craig Gaulden Davis’s work, which primarily lies in the public…
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Spartanburg Community College announces speaker line-up for inaugural SCC Impact Celebration event
March 2, 2022
Spartanburg Community College is proud to announce that South Carolina State Representative Rita Allison, OneSpartanburg, Inc President and CEO Allen Smith, and former SCC student Ryan Collins will be the…
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Video podcast series releases third episode to elevate the conversation around education transformation, teacher leadership
March 2, 2022
A new video podcast series releases its third episode this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on March 3, this episode of the ElevatED4SC…
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Accounting students at Greenville Technical College make sizable impact through VITA program
March 2, 2022
Students in an advanced accounting class at Greenville Technical College prepare tax returns for the community through the United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program each Spring Semester. Through…
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Greenville Technical College student selected for South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Student Advisory Committee
March 2, 2022
Bridajia (Rudy) Wood, a student at Greenville Technical College, has been selected as a member of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) Student Advisory Committee. The group is…
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Visual and performing arts scholarship available for Spartanburg County students
March 1, 2022
Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for the Mary Wheeler David Scholarship. The Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship is an annual award open to…
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Enrollment up 9% due to No-Cost Option at PTC
March 1, 2022
Last fall, news about Piedmont Technical College’s “No-Cost Option” triggered a massive wave of enrollees. As of February, enrollment at PTC has increased 9% overall compared to last spring. “We…
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BJU to host faculty forum on Russia-Ukraine war
February 28, 2022
Dr. Gary Weier, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Bob Jones University, today announced a Faculty Forum on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The forum will…
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Clemson, U.S. Army GVSC expand research partnership for next-generation autonomous vehicles
February 28, 2022
$40M has been invested to support the University’s Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems (VIPR-GS) Center Clemson University and the United States Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) announced an…
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The Hill Institute at Furman launches Angel Analyst Fellowship program, collaborates with VentureSouth
February 27, 2022
When he was a young boy, Oscar Guillen ’22 and his mother emigrated to the United States from Honduras in search of economic opportunities. Now, the Furman University Asian studies…
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$0 tuition extended at Greenville Technical College through Summer and Fall 2022
February 24, 2022Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition through 2022 thanks to a recent decision by the college’s governing board. The effort allows the college to produce…
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Sherman College announces transition of presidential leadership
February 24, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees and President Edwin Cordero, D.C., together will begin a presidential leadership transition. Dr. Cordero, the college’s fifth president, will complete his contract with the…
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$1.6 million grant to expand career outreach to high school students
February 23, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has received a $1.6 million grant from the SC Department of Education to serve objectives of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) legislation, which…
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Alumnus establishes wrestling scholarship in honor of his father, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ‘56
February 23, 2022
As a Presbyterian minister, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ’56 undoubtedly wrestled with the foes of goodness and decency. As a Presbyterian College student, however, he grappled for the…
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Music fans invited ‘Behind the Scenes’ at PC
February 22, 2022
Presbyterian College’s Music Department invites fans “Behind the Scenes” in a new guest series that explores the making of music. This spring, the series kicks off with composer Ben Robichaux…
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Tim Goeglein to speak at Presidential Leadership Series
February 21, 2022
Tim Goeglein, vice president of external and government relations for Focus on the Family, will deliver the keynote address, “Faith in the Halls of Power: How the Millennial Generation Might…
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55 images that awakened civil rights change on display at Upcountry History Museum
February 21, 2022Being in the right place at the right time often means the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Witness to History: Selma Photography of Stephen Somerstein is a perfect example of…
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South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners honors 2021 award winners
February 18, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the recognition of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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Jennifer Moorefield joins Steering Committee for the City of Greenville’s Economic Development Strategic Action Plan
February 16, 2022
Jennifer Moorefield, associate vice president for Economic Development and Corporate Training at Greenville Technical College, has joined the Steering Committee that will help guide development of a new 5-Year Economic…
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Internet Connection: A Clemson Love Story
February 14, 2022
Clemson University has no shortage of romantic meeting spots. President’s Park, the ’55 Exchange, Bowman Field and the Botanical Gardens have all given love a chance to take root and…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at the 2022 Bell Tower Ball
February 14, 2022
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 12. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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Administrative Assistant
February 10, 2022
Administrative Assistant University of South Carolina Upstate TMP00301PO22 Spartanburg, SC www.uscupstate.edu Perform administrative duties for the Office of Disability Services and to provide assistance to the Director, Assistant Director, and…
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Dr. Kizzi Gibson kicks off campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education
February 10, 2022
Dr. Kizzi Gibson, a classroom teacher and longtime Republican leader, is kicking off her campaign for S.C. Superintendent of Education this week. She’ll be a candidate in the June 14…
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BJU to hold sixth annual Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast
February 10, 2022
Bob Jones University will host the sixth annual Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast Friday, March 18, to honor the memory of Officer Allen Jacobs and recognize law enforcement professionals across…
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South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Technical College System announce $11.5 million partnership
February 10, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) announced a three year $11.5 million partnership that will grow and expand career and technical education…
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So Much to Love About 529 Plans
February 9, 2022
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether…
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Greenville Technical College and Clemson University sign transfer articulation agreement
February 9, 2022Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Clemson University have signed a transfer articulation agreement that allows students to move seamlessly from GTC’s Associate of Arts – Architectural Engineering Transfer Track to…
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PC announces $8 million initiative to improve athletic facilities
February 7, 2022
Presbyterian College launched the public phase of an $8 million philanthropic initiative to improve athletic facilities during a Lettermen’s Day event on campus Jan. 29. The Championship Spirit: Building on…
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Communities in Schools of South Carolina announces transformative investment to help students overcome obstacles to learning
February 3, 2022
$2.5 Million Donation from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Will Strengthen Organization’s Impact in Public Schools Across South Carolina Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) announced today that they are the…
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New video podcast series elevates the conversation around education transformation
February 2, 2022
A new video podcast series launches this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on Feb. 3, the ElevatED4SC vodcast series focuses on moving the discussion…
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AFL funds emergency student needs for STEM students at Greenville Technical College
February 1, 2022AFL, an international manufacturer headquartered in Spartanburg, has awarded $10,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to assist students at the college who are enrolled in STEM programs when they experience…
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Sylvan Learning Center’s Joan Russell promoted to Vice President of Operations
January 31, 2022
Joan Russell of Sylvan Learning Center has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Operations. Russell earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Bob Jones University, and her…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships in first half of fiscal year
January 28, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, today announced that during the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year (July 1 to December 31, 2021), more than…
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Chef Bill Twaler named director at Greenville Technical College’s Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center
January 27, 2022
Chef Bill Twaler has been selected for the role of director at Greenville Technical College’s Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation Center (CHI). Twaler has been a vital member of the…
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Non Profit Minute – Allison Fleahman, Project SEARCH
January 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Leadership Academy holds first 2022 meeting at SC Bar Convention
January 25, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Leadership Academy held its first meeting for 2022 in Greenville as part of the SC Bar Convention. Participants met SC Bar leadership, took part in CLEs,…
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7th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College Library features the work of Felicia Greenlee
January 25, 2022
A February 2022 art exhibition at the Greenville Technical College library in celebration of African American History Month will feature the work of Felicia Greenlee. The show will be on…
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BJU to host 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament
January 24, 2022Bob Jones University will host 16 high school teams from around the country to compete in the 50th annual Invitational Basketball Tournament Jan. 25-28 in the Davis Field House. The…
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PTC to launch Fire Science Certificate Program this fall
January 19, 2022
Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…
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Spartanburg Community College announces free tuition to be extended through 2022-2023 academic year
January 19, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College announced an extension of its free tuition initiative through the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The announcement comes just months after an update showing the tuition free initiative…
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