WhatWorksSC Adds New Section On School Leadership
March 16, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2011 – WhatWorksSC, a Riley Institute at Furman University project that researches and details the best practices in public education, has added a new resource…
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College of Charleston Student Athlete Alyssa D’Orazio Receives $5,000 Family Circle Cup Scholarship
March 15, 2011Track & Field Standout Selected for Academic Achievement and Community Service CHARLESTON, SC – March 14, 2011 – The Family Circle Cup Community Outreach program is all about making a…
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Clemson University to honor alumni entrepreneurs Kirk Hawkins and Jane Robelot
March 15, 2011By Taylor Reeves CLEMSON, SC – March 29, 2011 – The Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership will honor two distinguished Clemson University alumni at the sixthannual Celebration of…
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Kids 'R' Kids of Greer Installs Interactive Classroom
March 15, 2011GREER, SC – March 14, 2011 – The Kids ‘R’ Kids School of Quality Learning in Greer, SC, has recently completed installation of a TeachSmart™ learning system, making it the…
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Philosophy Professor Looks at Bioethics and Patient Care
March 14, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 14, 2011 – College of Charleston Philosophy Professor Jennifer Baker is delving into experimental philosophy with a study on bioethics in the Charleston region. The study…
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USC Upstate Launches “Finish UP”
March 11, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – This spring, the University of South Carolina Upstate’s Division of Student Affairs is launching Finish UP, a professionalism program which will host 40 juniors and seniors, and…
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USDA official tells conference collaboration is key to community development
March 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 9, 2011 – On the heels of a deeprecession, economic development could be labeled “corporateresponsibility.” That responsibility is best met through strongpartnerships, a leading federal official…
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Politics and Media: Politicking in the Age of Instant News
March 10, 2011Part One of a Three-part Series on Politics and Media March 17 and 22, 2011 It’s the intersection of politics, media and technology, and whateverone’s opinion of its impact, one…
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Tennessee auto association to showcase CU-ICAR
March 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 8, 2011 – The story of the runaway success of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) will be featured at the Tennessee Automotive…
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Clemson University inaugurates Canada Center
March 10, 2011CLEMSON, SC – March 8, 2011 – Canada’s ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, visited Clemson University on Tuesday to help launch the university’s new Canada Center. The…
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Clemson University to host key automotive conference, German ambassador
March 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 9, 2011 – A key industry sector will meet at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) next month when the university hosts ICSAT…
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Arbor Day Foundation Names USC Upstate Tree Campus USA
March 10, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – March 8, 2011 – The Arbor Day Foundation hashonored the University of South Carolina Upstate as a 2010 Tree CampusUSA University for its dedication to campus forestry…
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Joe McGill Resumes Slave Cabin Project for 2011
March 6, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 6, 2011 – Historic preservationist Joseph McGill returns to his slave cabin project in 2011 with an overnight stay on Saturday, March 12, at Middleton Place…
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Classes start for new Southern Wesleyan degree program
March 6, 2011SC – March 4, 2011 – Class is now in session for students enrolled in Southern Wesleyan University’s new Master of Education in Administration and Supervision degree program. The first…
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Scientists search for new fuels from common, if unlikely, sources
March 3, 2011CLEMSON, SC – March 3, 2011 – In labs across South Carolina, scientists are teaming up to find ways to use microbes to create a new fuel to replace gasoline…
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Clemson speaker to talk about profiting from the economic recovery
March 1, 2011CLEMSON, SC – March 4, 2011 – John Helmers, chief investmentofficer of Swiftwater Capital Management in Greenville, will speak on“The Coming Economic Recovery and How to Profit from It” at…
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RESULTS – Storm The Citadel Trebuchet Competition
March 1, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2011 – The Citadel Cadet Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers walked away with the Spartan helmet trophy at today’s “Storm The Citadel…
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Clemson University hosts conference on environmental risks to sea eagles
February 28, 2011CLEMSON, SC – February 28, 2011 – No one would confuse sea eagles with canaries, but the great raptorsserve a similar purpose to canaries in a coal mine: early-warningmonitors of…
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Five outstanding teachers named finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year
February 28, 2011MARION, SC – February 28, 2011 – Five outstanding classroomteachers were named today as finalists in South Carolina’s State Teacherof the Year Program. State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais said…
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Spartanburg Community College Named One of Best 'Military Friendly Schools' in the U.S. by G.I. Jobs Magazine
February 25, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 25, 2011 – For the second year in a row, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been named a Military Friendly School for 2011 by G.I. Jobs…
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Akkerman To Publish First-Ever Biography Of Jazz Vocalist Johnny Hartman
February 24, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 24, 2011 – Dr. Gregg Akkerman, associate professor of music and director of jazz studies and commercial music at the University of South Carolina Upstate, will…
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Berkeley County teachers tackle local archives on historical scavenger hunt
February 24, 2011Berkeley County teachers tackle local archives on historical scavenger hunt CHARLESTON, SC – February 24, 2011 – Forty elementary school teachers participating in the Berkeley County School’s Teaching American History…
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Glenn McCall of Rock Hill appointed to represent Mick Zais on Winthrop board
February 21, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – February 18, 2011 – Glenn A. McCall of Rock Hill, aretired financial executive and board member for the South CarolinaDepartment of Health and Environmental Control, has been…
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Furman University Receives Grant to Promote Innovative Sustainability Program for Small Businesses
February 21, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 18, 2011 – The Center for Corporate and Professional Development at Furman University has received a $50,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to…
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Three finalists named for executive vice president at The Citadel
February 21, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 18, 2011 – Three finalists have been named for the position of executive vice president for finance, administration and operations at The Citadel. The finalists are:…
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Greenville Tech is hosting college for national program
February 21, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 18, 2011 – Angie Brown, Department Head for Indirect Patient Care with Corporate and Career Development at Greenville Technical College, has partnered with the Healthcare Financial…
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Financial journalist Anna Bernasek to speak on 'Economics of Integrity'
February 21, 2011CLEMSON, SC – February 18, 2011 – Anna Bernasek, financial journalist and columnist for The New York Times, will speak on “The Economics of Integrity” at noon Wednesday, Feb. 23,…
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Clemson unveils strategic plan; gets 'back on offense'
February 18, 2011CLEMSON, SC – February 17, 2011 – Clemson University unveiled a long-term strategic plan to invest in new faculty hires, student engagement, upgraded facilities and technology, and faculty and staff…
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A Brighter Future: Ending Child Abuse Through Advocacy and Education
February 18, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 18, 2011 – According to the most recent statistics reported by The Children’s Defense Fund (2011), in South Carolina a child is abused or neglected every…
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USC Upstate Celebrates 43rd Annual Founders’ Day
February 16, 2011Honors those who have made outstanding contributions SPARTANBURG, SC – February 15, 2011 – The Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education will hold its 43rd annual Founders’ Day Celebration on…
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56th Annual Piedmont Region III Science Fair Attracts Aspiring Young Scientists
February 16, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 23, 2011 – Aspiring young scientists will flock to the University of South Carolina Upstate campus where they will exhibit their projects at the 56th annual…
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Physical Education Program Accepted Into National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program
February 16, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 16, 2011 – The physical education program at the University of South Carolina Upstate has been accepted into the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition…
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Furman Professor Receives Award for Project Targeting Local Hispanic Community
February 13, 2011Award presented by South Carolina Commission on Higher Education GREENVILLE, SC – Februay 11, 2011 – Furman University modern languages professor Sofia Kearns has been selected as winner of the…
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Duke Energy gift benefits Southern Wesleyan University students
February 13, 2011CENTRAL, SC – February 9, 2011 – Southern Wesleyan University received a $1,000 gift recently from Duke Energy to benefit the Southern Wesleyan University Science Fair. Duke also gave $400…
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USC Upstate Chancellor to be Honored at Chamber Annual Meeting
February 10, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 10, 2011 – Dr. John Stockwell, Chancellor of USC Upstate and former Chairman of the Spartanburg Chamber Board of Directors is to be honored at the…
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Massing of the Colors to pay tribute to American servicemen and women
February 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 6, 2011 – The GeneralWestmoreland/Charleston Chapter of the Military Order of the World Warswill conduct its 13th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony at 3 p.m.…
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Davies Joins Greenville Tech as Dean of Library Services & Learning Resources
February 8, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 8, 2011 – Cindy Davies has been named Dean of Library Services and Learning Resources at Greenville Technical College. She comes to Greenville Tech from Piedmont…
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Stäubli Corp. donates robot to CU-ICAR
February 7, 2011CLEMSON, SC – February 3, 2011 – Students in Clemson University’s automotive engineering program will get hands-on experience in robotic manufacturing thanks to a new robot from Stäubli Corp. The…
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USC Upstate To Host College Goal South Carolina
February 7, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – February 7, 2011 – The Upward Bound Program and the Financial Aid Department at the University of South CarolinaUpstate, along with partners, will host College Goal South…
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Citadel professor publishes book on segregation-era Georgia governor
February 7, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 4, 2011 – The title of Scott Buchanan’s new political biography is sure to catch your eye and it might make you do a double take.…
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Top National Executives participate in second annual Directors’ Institute
February 7, 2011National Association of Corporate Directors CEO Kenneth Daly to speak CHARLESTON, SC – March 17-18, 2011 – Senior executives and boardmembers from some of the top organizations and corporations in…
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South Carolina Future Minds Launches Statewide Talent Competition
February 3, 2011Who’s got star power? COLUMBIA, SC – February 2, 2011 – South Carolina Future Minds is kicking off the new year by launching astatewide video talent contest for public school…
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SC Teacher of the Year Awards to be held April 27th
February 3, 2011The state’s largest celebration of public education! COLUMBIA, SC – February 2, 2011 – The 2011-12 South Carolina Teacher of the Year will be announced on April 27, 2011, selected…
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Greenville Tech Students Named to All-State Academic Team
February 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – Kory Kraft and Jessie Stanion, students at Greenville Technical College, were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2011 South Carolina Academic All-State Team and are now…
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Furman University Charter Participant in “Stars” National Sustainability Rating
February 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 2, 2011 – Furman University has earned an overall Silver rating following its initial submission to STARS 1.0, a sustainability tracking program developed by the Association…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary visits the Upstate, hails CU-ICAR partnership
January 31, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 27, 2011 – Two days after President Obama’s call for “American innovation” during his State of the Union address, a member of his cabinet visited the…
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SCC Announces Educators of the Year Award Recipients
January 31, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – January 31, 2011 – Three members of Spartanburg Community College’s faculty and staff have been named the College’s recipients of the South Carolina Technical Education Association’s (SCTEA)…
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SEWE artist Larry Seymour to lecture at The Citadel
January 31, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 31, 2011 – The Citadel School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) educational partnership will host a free public demonstration and…
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Dr. Charles Love to Serve Dual Roles for National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
January 26, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – Dr. Charles Love, dean of the School of Education at the University of South Carolina Upstate, has been named to the National Council for the Accreditation of…
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Clemson trustees approve facility work, hear admissions, fundraising reports
January 26, 2011CLEMSON, SC -January 26, 2011 – Clemson University trustees heard “good news” about admissions and the school’s capital campaign fundraising effort at their quarterly meeting in Columbia Wednesday. Provost Dori…
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