Amber Govero named Sylvan Learning Center’s Teacher of the Month
September 9, 2021
Sylvan Learning Center of Greenville has named Amber Govero its August Teacher of the Month. Govero earned her bachelor’s degree from Anderson University in 2014 and her master’s in education…
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Lander alumnus Leon Lott earns national, state honors
September 8, 2021Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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SCC Foundation announces gift to the School of Horticulture
August 30, 2021Spartanburg Community College horticulture students now have an opportunity to participate in a multi-year project focusing on ecology and environmental stewardship thanks to a generous gift to the SCC Foundation…
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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics welcomes 157 new residential juniors
August 25, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 157 residential juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus…
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A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston
August 25, 2021
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon for Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center
August 24, 2021Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon on August 24, 2021 on a new concept in student services made possible by a donation from a graduate who wanted to pay her…
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Sue Dacus honored with Tri-County’s Presidential Staff Medallion
August 23, 2021
Sue Dacus earned the highest award given to staff at Tri-County Technical College at an annual fall convocation. Dacus, who serves as senior data analyst focusing on veterans affairs, received…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Creating A Safer Upstate will host online back to school workshop series on public safety issues
August 17, 2021
Creating A Safer Upstate, an initiative of Ten at the Top has announced a four session virtual workshop series called “Beyond the Shield: Perceptions, Realities & Community Concerns Around ‘Hot…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new College Transition Program
August 12, 2021
August 16 is the first day of the new academic year at Spartanburg Community College and it’s also the start of a new College Transition Program designed to strengthen partnerships…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses
August 9, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
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New faces on Board at NEXT High School
August 6, 2021NEXT High School, in their constant pursuit of, and dedication to, a student-focused and innovative approach to education, has been working tirelessly to recruit the best talent. They are excited…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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Greenville Technical College engineering students can now seamlessly transfer to The Citadel after two years, to complete four-year undergraduate degrees
August 4, 2021
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for (non-cadet) students who want to elevate their two-year program to a full,…
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Fifty-five complete Doctor of Chiropractic program at Sherman College
July 30, 2021Fifty-five students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The college’s 140th and 141st…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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The NEXT School hosts free, public COVID-19 vaccine clinics
July 28, 2021
The NEXT School, a South Carolina public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), is gearing up for the…
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Greenville Technical College strengthens commitment to learner success with Quality Matters membership
July 26, 2021
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has joined Quality Matters (QM) — the international leader for quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. Membership, which includes 1,500 organizations,…
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Greenville Technical College student selected as 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
July 26, 2021
David O’Quinn, a Greenville Technical College student majoring in Graphic Design, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will…
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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night coming to Fluor Field – August 3rd
July 26, 2021The Greenville Drive, BMW, Hubbell Lighting, and Greenville Technical College will host Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday, August 3. After executing a successful “virtual” format…
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AT&T supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College
July 21, 2021AT&T is helping with closing the gap in student connectivity through a $15,000 contribution to support the African American Male Scholars Initiative (AAMSI). The contribution, given through the Greenville Tech…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers
July 21, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…
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BJU unanimously approved as member of South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
July 21, 2021
Bob Jones University was unanimously approved as a member of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) by the Board of Trustees Tuesday, July 21, 2021. The SCICU board includes the…
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Lander University receives funding to construct new nursing building on campus
July 19, 2021
When the South Carolina General Assembly finalized its budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, it included a record amount of new funding for Lander University. The state legislature has appropriated…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021
This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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Sylvan partners with Random House Books for Author Webinars with authors of children’s books
July 14, 2021
Graphic novelist John Gallagher will be the guest on Sylvan Learning Center’s Reading Adventures Author Webinar next week. Gallagher is the cartoonist behind Max Meow: Cat Crusader, Buzzboy, Roboy Red,…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Julie Eddy named chief of staff at Greenville Technical College
July 12, 2021
Julie Eddy has been named chief of staff to the president at Greenville Technical College (GTC). In this role, she works as strategic advisor to Dr. Keith Miller and the…
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The NEXT School appoints new Chief Executive Officer
July 12, 2021
The NEXT School, a public charter high school with campuses in Greenville, SC (NEXT High School) and Salem, SC (NEXT School Eagle Ridge), announces that its board of directors has…
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SCC Foundation announces the election of new members and officers to the Board of Directors
July 11, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently elected new members to the board of directors. Established in 1983, the SCC Foundation generates resources of all kinds by building and strengthening partnerships…
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Woody O’Cain named vice president for enrollment at Presbyterian College
July 9, 2021
Veteran admissions, financial aid and advancement executive Woody O’Cain will join the Presbyterian College community on July 26 as its new vice president for enrollment. He is presently a fundraiser…
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Laurens 55 is Hiring
July 9, 2021Laurens 55 is Hiring Educators. Please visit our job posting link (https://laurens55.tedk12.com/hire) to see an updated list and apply for our current openings. You may also contact us at [email protected]…
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Furman University names Anthony Herrera first-ever Chief Innovation Officer
June 30, 2021
Furman University has taken another step to deeply engage its students and the greater Greenville community in innovation and entrepreneurship by naming Anthony Herrera the university’s first chief innovation officer,…
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S.C. Department of Education and S.C. Arts Commission announce $20 million partnership to expand arts learning initiatives
June 29, 2021
A $20 million partnership announced today by the South Carolina Department of Education and South Carolina Arts Commission will help public schools throughout the state address pandemic related learning loss…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as school’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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$1.25M for Endowed Directorship in the College of Science, supporting next generation of mathematicians, scientists
June 28, 2021
Ever since she arrived at Clemson University in the fall of 1968, Emily Peek Wallace ’72 has been a trailblazer. She was the first woman to serve as a top…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2021-22 budget
June 25, 2021
The University of South Carolina is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on solid financial footing and will hold tuition flat for a third-consecutive year in the 2021-22 budget approved by…
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$1.25M for Endowed Directorship in the College of Science, supporting next generation of mathematicians, scient
June 24, 2021Ever since she arrived at Clemson University in the fall of 1968, Emily Peek Wallace ’72 has been a trailblazer. She was the first woman to serve as a top…
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$7.7 million grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand Apprenticeship in South Carolina
June 24, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) awarded Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System, a $7.7 million State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to expand programming…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Natural killers: Using the body’s cells to target breast cancer
June 17, 2021
Study lays groundwork for possible new immunotherapy for the world’s most commonly diagnosed cancer It sounds like a plot from a Quentin Tarantino movie — something sets off natural killers…
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The SCC Economic Visionaries event raises $90,000+ from local companies to assist students in need
June 17, 2021
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation announced that 26 area companies have contributed more than $90,000 to a gap scholarship fund for students in need in lieu of sponsoring SCC’s signature…
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In-person training for maintenance leaders resumes at Clemson’s Greenville location
June 16, 2021Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has announced the return of in-person classes at its partner institution, Clemson University. The Maintenance Management Skills…
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Bank of America supports African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Tech
June 15, 2021
Bank of America joins Greenville Technical College as a partner for an initiative that addresses racial and gender achievement gaps through intensive case management and personalized support services. The African…
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Free Statewide Virtual Career Development Workshop – June 14-15
June 3, 2021
The South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (SC INBRE) is currently opening registration for its annual Academic Leadership and Career Development Workshop (ALCDW) to the general public. Content…
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