Anissa Lawrence named Lander University’s Outstanding LINK Instructor
May 26, 2021
Anissa Lawrence rolled the dice on her future when she left Las Vegas and made the decision to move across the country to Greenwood. Photo: Anissa Lawrence has been named…
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Dr. Larry Miller named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College
May 26, 2021
Dr. Larry Miller has been named vice president for learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC) following a nationwide search. In this key role, he leads the college’s…
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College planning firm launches in Greenville
May 24, 2021
Emily Butler, a 37 year Greenville native, knows all too well the pain the class of 2025 felt this past Spring. Â Now, more than ever, has there been a huge…
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Spartanburg Community College & the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force partner to grow educational attainment in Spartanburg County
May 24, 2021Spartanburg Community College, OneSpartanburg, Inc., and the Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force have joined forces to make attending college at SCC more affordable than ever before thanks…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Zachary Arms of Liberty High School as Educator of the Month
May 24, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Liberty High School’s Zachary Arms as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for May. “Without personal finance…
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Greenville Women Giving grant supports Greenville Technical College students
May 24, 2021
The Greenville Tech Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to help address basic needs insecurities among Greenville Technical College (GTC) students. The grant will provide funding…
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Greenville Technical College partners with USC Upstate to expand transfer program
May 20, 2021
The University of South Carolina Upstate has expanded its Direct Connect Transfer Program, enabling students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in 2008 when she…
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Greenville Technical College hosts webinar on the state of the local labor market
May 20, 2021
A webinar moderated by Dr. Keith Miller, president of Greenville Technical College, will focus on shortages within the local labor market and the possibility of relief. “Growing Your Business in…
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SCATCC announces awards
May 19, 2021
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the selection of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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Alexandria Smith says TCTC degree is her first but not her last college degree
May 18, 2021
Alexandria (Allie) Smith gets emotional when she talks about the overwhelming joy and sense of accomplishment she will feel when she graduates – with honors – at Tri-County Technical College’s…
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Partnership funded by the Humanologi Foundation awards medical students free membership to the American Medical Student Association
May 18, 2021
In an expression of continued commitment to improving medical training and the nation’s health, the University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville has signed an institutional partnership (IP)…
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Greenville Technical College students named to PTK All-State Academic Team
May 17, 2021
Three students from Greenville Technical College have been named to South Carolina’s 2021 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-State Academic Team. Lawanda Kay Croom, John Anthony Johnson, and Eric Theodore Lewis…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces a return to in-person performances this fall
May 17, 2021The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2021-22 season. Performances will take place in person at the Brooks Center. Managing Director Thomas Hudgins looks forward to welcoming patrons…
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Clemson scientist receives $1.77M NIH grant to continue research on deadly parasites
May 17, 2021Clemson University researcher James Morris has received a four-year, $1.77 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify compounds that interfere with or prevent a group of deadly…
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Inspired by Netflix, researchers want to help people find their true calling
May 17, 2021
The same type of technology that recommends movies on Netflix and music on Spotify could soon help children pick books, high school students choose a college and retirees select volunteer…
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Two South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 16, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona has announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Two of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S.…
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Registration now open for Upstate International foreign language classes summer 2021
May 13, 2021
Register today for Foreign Language classes at Upstate International. We are excited to offer classes in the following languages: American Sign Language, English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, and new this summer Farsi…
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Brian Voss named Clemson Interim VP/CIO
May 13, 2021Brian Voss has been named Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Clemson President Jim Clements announced today. The Compensation Committee of the Clemson Board of Trustees approved Voss’ appointment,…
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Kelsey McNeely finds strong support system at Tri-County Technical College
May 13, 2021
Longtime Tri-County Technical College Career Counselor Butch Merritt says Kelsey McNeely has all the qualities and characteristics that will make her an effective and impactful professional counselor. “She is an…
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Mother and son graduate at spring commencement
May 13, 2021
Dustin Addis, age 29, and his mother, Lynn Addis, age 50, are both first-time college students and will graduate at Tri-County Technical College’s May 11 spring commencement ceremonies. Although there…
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CRJ student Whitney Walton hones skills during mock interviews
May 13, 2021
In her final semester at Tri-County Technical College, criminal justice major Whitney Walton stood before eight law enforcement panelists several weeks ago, fielding questions during a mock interview as part…
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Four of six Terry family members are TCTC students; mother and daughter to graduate
May 13, 2021
This semester four of the six Terry family members have taken classes on various Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) community campuses. Mary Terry, the mother, a part-time proctor in TCTC’s Assessment…
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Two South Carolina students named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 13, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona today announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and…
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UofSC President Caslen resigns; Pastides named new interim
May 12, 2021
After focused discussions with President Bob Caslen, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Chair C. Dorn Smith III, MD has announced that President Caslen has tendered his resignation. Chairman…
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Lander confers degrees to Class of 2021 in 163rd commencement
May 12, 2021
A researcher who is working on a team of scientists studying the COVID-19 vaccine and a mayor who led his community through the pandemic offered advice to graduates at Lander…
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Brian Voss named Interim VP and CIO at Clemson
May 11, 2021
Brian Voss has been named Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Clemson President Jim Clements announced. The Compensation Committee of the Clemson Board of Trustees approved Voss’ appointment, which…
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Randall Jameson receives 2021 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award
May 11, 2021
Randall Jameson, who teaches residential and commercial electrical wiring classes for Tri-County Technical College’s Corporate and Community Education (CCE) Division, received the College’s 2021 Adjunct Faculty Presidential Award. This award…
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GTCHS student selected for The Gates Scholarship
May 11, 2021
Natalia Medina Avendano, a senior at Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS), has been selected as a Gates Scholar for The Gates Scholarship Class of 2021. The Gates Scholarship is…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Member
May 11, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome a new member to its Board of Directors. Sarah P. Spruill, a 1993 graduate of…
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Major Darrell Hill receives Distinguished Alumni Award
May 11, 2021
Major Darrell Hill’s work ethic and his character have served him well over the last 32 years in law enforcement. He is among the first members of the command staff…
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Doug Wilson receives Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 11, 2021
Doug Wilson is energized by investing in others’ lives. His passion for education and mentoring is evident in every aspect of his life:  in his teaching at Tri-County Technical College…
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Wofford College dedicates Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
May 10, 2021Wofford College officially dedicated the Chandler Center for Environmental Studies and celebrated the servant leaders who made it possible—Harold and Delores Chandler. The 17,525-square-foot center opened at the start of…
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The Spartanburg Academic Movement
May 7, 2021
The Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that convenes partners, aligns resources, and drives equity to improve academic and life success, cradle through career, for residents of…
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Just Say Something holds Mother’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser!
May 7, 2021
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9, 2021, a day that usually involves families sitting down together…
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Spartanburg Community College holds 2021 graduation parade for 350 graduates sponsored by Vic Bailey Automotive
May 7, 2021Spartanburg Community College celebrated approximately 350 graduating students at the college’s second annual graduation parade, sponsored by Vic Bailey Automotive, on Thursday, May 6, at the SCC Giles Campus in…
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FPA of South Carolina to offer scholarships to South Carolina-based high school students for the summer 2021 Financial Planning Academy
May 6, 2021
In an effort to introduce high school students to the financial planning profession, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to offer a limited number…
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Amy Carter of Chapin High School named 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced tonight at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School…
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World Food Programme Executive Director, former S.C. Governor David Beasley bestowed with honorary doctorate
May 5, 2021
Among Clemson University’s 4,000-degree recipients this week is David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme and 113th governor of South Carolina. He will be awarded an…
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Terminix Service, Inc. donates $1 million to launch Urban Entomology Program at Clemson
May 4, 2021
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, announced a $1 million gift to launch the Urban Entomology Initiative at Clemson University. This lead gift will be…
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Clemson Trustees approve tuition and mandatory fee freeze for 2021-22 academic year for all undergrads
May 4, 2021
Recognizing the financial and emotional stress the coronavirus impact has had on many Clemson undergraduate students and their families, the Clemson University Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved a…
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New swim school opens in Greenville
May 4, 2021
Soon-to-Open Goldfish Swim School Launches ‘Safer Swimmer Pledge’ to Bring Greater Awareness to Water Safety The leading premier learn-to-swim franchise, Goldfish Swim School, will open its newest South Carolina location…
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Thales Academy is expanding its high quality, affordable K–12 private school network to Greenville
April 28, 2021
New Campus Planned for Hartness Community on Greenville’s Eastside Thales Academy, a college preparatory network of K-12 independent schools based in North Carolina, is expanding to South Carolina with a…
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Kerry Pannell named new provost at Presbyterian College
April 27, 2021
Presbyterian College announced this week that Dr. Kerry Pannell will join the College’s administration as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs. “We are thrilled and fortunate to…
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Greenville Technical College board votes to extend tuition freeze
April 26, 2021
The Greenville Technical College Area Commission has voted to extend a tuition freeze through the end of this year. The board took this action to keep education affordable during the…
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African American Male Scholars Initiative recognizes student achievement
April 26, 2021The African American Male Scholars Initiative at Greenville Technical College celebrated achievements of the group’s members in an outdoor awards presentation on April 21. Among the awards presented were 14…
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Dr. Tiffany N. Richardson elected Secretary of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys
April 23, 2021
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Council of School Attorneys (COSA), the national network of attorneys representing K-12 public school districts, announces its newly elected leaders and directors, including South…
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Dr. Galen DeHay named CEO of the Year by SCATCC
April 21, 2021
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Galen DeHay has been named the 2020 Chief Executive Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC). The award…
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South Carolina Department of Education update on school operations, full face to face instruction, and S.704
April 21, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released an update on current school and district operations, plans to transition to full face to face instruction, and a statement from State…
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