City of Columbia to participate in USC Community Health Fair
October 2, 2025
Who: University of South Carolina, City of Columbia, Charles R. Drew Wellness Center and other health partners What: The City of Columbia will participate in the University of South Carolina’s Community Health…
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Denmark Technical College practical nursing program earns full approval
October 2, 2025
Denmark Technical College has announced that the South Carolina Board of Nursing has granted full approval to its practical nursing program, strengthening the pipeline of nurses in the state. The…
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Historic Columbia October 2025 Events
October 2, 2025
Fall in love with all the events Historic Columbia (HC) has to offer in the coming weeks. From Trunk or Treat to the Fall Plant Sale, there is something for…
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Registrar
October 1, 2025
Registrar University of South Carolina Upstate STA00797PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Registrar is responsible for the overall administration for the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs. This includes planning, implementation,…
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AIM receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Employment Pathways workforce development program in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
October 1, 2025Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM), has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support AIM’s Employment Pathways Program, which connects SNAP recipients with…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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New “Experience Gullah” website and App bring Gullah Geechee history to life on Hilton Head
October 1, 2025
Hilton Head Island’s Gullah Geechee heritage now has a new digital home. The Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) has officially launched the Experience Gullah website and wayfinding…
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A.C. Flora Girls Tennis wins Belton Hall of Fame Classic
September 30, 2025A.C. Flora High School’s girls tennis team won the 2025 Belton Hall of Fame Classic. The tournament, featuring the top eight girls tennis teams from across South Carolina, was held…
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Northeastern Technical College part of transfer agreement with Western Governors University
September 30, 2025
Cheraw, S.C. – The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) and Western Governors University (WGU) have signed a new transfer institution agreement designed to strengthen educational opportunity for the millions of…
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Garden Designer and Author Jenks Farmer to Speak at Laurens County Museum
September 30, 2025
The Laurens County Museum will welcome noted garden designer, author, and plantsman Jenks Farmer on Thursday, October 9, at 2:30 p.m. Farmer will present a lecture on the heritage plant…
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Laurens District Genealogy Society to Host Lecture on Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy
September 30, 2025
The Laurens District Genealogy Society will host Colleen Knights on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Laurens County Museum, located at 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Knights…
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Lander University Wind Ensemble to Perform
September 30, 2025
The community is invited to attend the first concert by the Lander Wind Ensemble for the Fall 2025 semester. The concert, titled “British Invasion,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
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State of the University highlights past achievements and future goals
September 30, 2025President Michael Amiridis reflected on the achievements of the past year and looked to the future in his State of the University address on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the…
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College of Charleston engineering program earns prestigious ABET accreditation
September 30, 2025
Charleston’s new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics is starting the academic year off strong, announcing that its Bachelor of Science degree program in Systems Engineering is now accredited by…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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Clemson named finalist for APLU national Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards
September 30, 2025
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has named Clemson University one of six finalists for the 2025 Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards, which honor institutions making significant…
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The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business reaccredited among top 6 percent of business schools worldwide
September 30, 2025
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has earned reaccreditation from AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the world’s longest-standing and most prestigious accrediting…
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A legacy of learning: David and Sandra Sprouse establish endowed chair in Economics and distinguished professorship in Financial Management
September 30, 2025
The fastest growing college at Clemson University, the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, is pleased to announce that it has received a $2.5M commitment from David Sprouse…
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Clemson University named best university in South Carolina in U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings
September 30, 2025
Clemson University ranks as the best national and public university in South Carolina in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings, coming in at No. 36 among all public universities —…
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USC officially designates center, approves state budget request during board meeting
September 30, 2025
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees met Friday (Sept. 26) and designated a new center for autism research, approved a systemwide state budget request and reaffirmed the institution’s…
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
September 29, 2025
Presbyterian College reflects on resilience, lessons learned, and the enduring PC Spirit One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeast and left Presbyterian College’s campus battered but unbroken, the…
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Disagreeing, But Remaining Friends: Constitution Day Highlights Civil Discourse for Lander Students
September 28, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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The Citadel named overall #1 Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for second year in a row
September 25, 2025
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 100 other public and private institutions…
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Columbia College earns top rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list
September 25, 2025
Columbia College announced its strong placement in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, continuing its tradition of academic excellence, value, and commitment to student success. For…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Charleston a top university for the 10th consecutive year
September 25, 2025
For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top public regional university in the South. The 2026 edition of U.S.…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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CIU ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2025
Columbia International University ranks among the best universities in the Southeast in three categories in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is #7…
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Clemson Alumni Association welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association announced the appointment of five distinguished alumni to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Clemson community…
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Sydney Tindall named to Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association has named Sydney Tindall of Charleston, South Carolina, to its Board of Directors. Tindall graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in 2021 with a Bachelor…
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Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize
September 23, 2025
Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
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Disagreeing, but remaining friends: Constitution Day highlights civil discourse for Lander students
September 23, 2025
The political discourse among the Founding Fathers was complex and often contentious. Although they shared a common goal of establishing a free and independent nation, the leaders held profoundly different…
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Converse spotlighted in 2026 U.S. News & World Report
September 23, 2025
Converse University has once again been honored in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings for Regional Universities in the South. The university ranked 8th for Best…
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USC retains top rankings in international business, first-year student experience
September 23, 2025
The University of South Carolina retained its top ranking in international business and is home to the nation’s top first-year student experience among public institutions, according to U.S. News and…
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Denmark Technical College relaunches its baseball program and names Isaac Wilson as head coach
September 23, 2025
For the first time in more than 20 years, baseball is returning to Denmark Technical College. The program, which traces its roots to an undefeated 1967–68 team that remains a…
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Richland One ranks among the top ten South Carolina districts for Seals of Biliteracy earned
September 23, 2025
Richland One was one of the top 10 school districts in the state with the highest number of students earning South Carolina Seals of Biliteracy during the 2024-2025 school year. …
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Designing a world of possibilities: The Smiths’ gift empowers students globally
September 23, 2025
Clemson students in architecture and design will soon experience transformative opportunities thanks to Brad and Lyle Smith, whose latest investment in the University helps elevate student learning, faculty excellence, and…
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The Kaplans’ $2.5 million gift expands Clemson scholarships in Pickens
September 23, 2025
When Jim Kaplan ’87 moved from California to Pickens, South Carolina, in 1993 to work for Cornell Dubilier Electronics, he and his wife, Julee Kaplan, embraced their new community and…
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Nursing professor receives South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, retires after 40 years of service to Clemson University
September 23, 2025
Ann Wetsel, professor in the Clemson University School of Nursing (CUSON), received the highest civilian honor in the state of South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto, in recognition of…
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Charleston County School District launches a high‑intensity tutoring program with outcomes‑based contracting to accelerate student achievement
September 23, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces a new High-Intensity Tutoring (HIT) initiative designed to deliver intensive academic support to students who need it most. The district will partner with a…
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Turtle Trackers announce the establishment of the Turtle Trackers-Linda Zambelli Family Scholarship Fund
September 23, 2025
Turtle Trackers, an all-volunteer network of over 800 members who help protect endangered sea turtles’ nests and educate the public about sea turtles, announced the establishment of the Turtle Trackers-Linda…
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Celebrate “The Path to the US Constitution” at the Laurens County Museum
September 22, 2025
The journey to adopting a constitution after the Revolutionary War was anything but simple for the founding fathers of the United States. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm,…
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Dodge® Industrial’s Erik te. Riele selected for Leadership Greenville program
September 22, 2025
Erik te. Riele, Global Product Manager for Tigear® at Dodge Industrial, was accepted as a member of Leadership Greenville’s 52nd class. The Greenville Chamber’s flagship leadership program helps develop informed,…
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Greenville Technical College adjusts program roster to meet current and future workforce needs
September 21, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) was founded in 1962 to provide skilled workers as the state moved from reliance on the textile industry to an expanded base of business and industry.…
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Lander Alumna Destiny Opotzner’s Career Is a Real-Life Crime Drama
September 20, 2025
Destiny Opotzner first made a name for herself at Lander University when she created the campus’ first True Crime Club. The club meetings, which spanned topics ranging from forensic psychology…
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Greenville Technical College opens new space for HVAC and Industrial Electricity
September 19, 2025
Greenville Technical College (GTC) cut ribbon today on a new, 16,220 square foot space for the HVAC and Industrial Electricity programs. The space opened in time for Fall Semester classes,…
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State Museum hosts new exhibition, When I See Myself, I See . . ., from artist Natalie Daise
September 18, 2025
The South Carolina State Museum announced the opening of When I See Myself, I See…, a dynamic portrait series by acclaimed storyteller and visual artist Natalie Daise paired with original…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School and Public Charter Alliance of South Carolina celebrate new partnerships with South Carolina Children’s Fund
September 18, 2025
South Carolina Public Charter School District Superintendent Chris Neeley and civic and educational leaders from across South Carolina will be visiting Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) on Thursday, September…
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Columbia College announces new Board of Trustees leadership for 2025–2026
September 18, 2025
Columbia College announces new leadership for its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees elected Tim Arnold Chair (pictured left) and Rodrick Shiver Vice Chair for the 2025–2026 term. Outgoing…
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