College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright students
February 11, 2020
The College of Charleston has been named a sixth top producer of Fulbright students among master’s-level colleges and universities in the United States. The College is the only South Carolina…
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Creativity abounds in five CCSD schools
February 10, 2020Five Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools have been awarded art kits to fuel young artists’ talents from Fresh Artists, a non-profit organization that supports schools throughout the U.S. The…
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The Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics honors Dr. Caryn Outten of UofSC with Distinguished Research Leadership Award
February 10, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) honored Dr. Caryn E. Outten with its 2020 Distinguished Research Leadership Award during the School’s 31st Annual Research Colloquium Saturday, February…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation announces new Board Members
February 8, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation welcomes the following new members to its Board of Directors: Julie Albrecht, Vice President & CFO, Sonoco Suzana Cizmic,…
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College of Charleston pep band to debut new fight song
February 8, 2020Cougars are tough competitors. With both natural abilities and finely honed skills, these cunning cats know how to wait until the right moment to make their move and prevail. So,…
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TCCC promotes one staff member and hires another
February 7, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s (TCCC) staff is growing and changing. LaTisha Vaughn has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) and Marcus Trinidad has transitioned from working for TCCC…
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Scores of student-athletes honored at CCSD’s annual National Signing Day Ceremony
February 5, 2020Forty student-athletes, in 10 different sports, from six schools, were honored at Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2020 National Signing Day Ceremony today. Director of Operational Planning Bob Olson and…
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Clyburn hosts Savannah River Site-HBCU partnership summit
February 5, 2020
On Monday, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn was joined by Savannah River Site (SRS) officials and representatives from all eight of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
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TCCC adds Kenya Dunn to their Board of Directors
February 2, 2020
Kenya Dunn, a motivational speaker, mentor and CEO of The Power Filled Woman, was recently elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors for a three-year term.…
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College of Charleston Founders’ Medal bestowed SC changemakers
January 29, 2020
On the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the College of Charleston, President Harry McKinley Lightsey Jr. initiated the College of Charleston Founders’ Medal Award. It is the most prestigious award given…
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College of Charleston’s School of Business gets big boost with new partnership
January 28, 2020
The New York-based independent wealth management firm GM Advisory Group has announced its financial support for a partnership between the College of Charleston School of Business and Barron’s Group, a…
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CCPL offers free test prep courses, practice tests for SAT, ACT, ASVAB in February
January 27, 2020
Is your teen sweating the SAT or anxious about the ASVAB or the ACT? Do they need help crafting the perfect college admissions essay? Do all of those test prep…
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Top kayaking instructor making waves at the College of Charleston
January 26, 2020
Often times, the best way to learn is by taking a hands-on approach. That’s definitely the philosophy of Ashley Brown, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Brown…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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RiverDogs-CCSD partnership with “Reading Around the Bases” moves into fourth year
January 19, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Charleston RiverDogs are ready to open up the fourth year of “Reading Around the Bases.” The partnership began during the 2016-2017 school year…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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U.S. News once again names CSU top-ranked in S.C. for online bachelor’s degrees, #11 nationwide
January 15, 2020
U.S. News and World Report’s 2020 ranking for online programs lists Charleston Southern University at #11 nationally for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. This ranking represents a jump of 14 positions in…
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Grimmage to receive MLK Humanitarian Award
January 15, 2020
The Black History Intercollegiate Consortium (BHIC) – comprised of the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The Citadel, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University –…
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Citadel to create a South Carolina CyberCorps with $2.8 million grant
January 14, 2020
The Citadel, dedicated to training America’s cyber warriors, will harness a new $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to create the state’s first CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program.…
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Avery Research Center to reopen after two-year renovation
January 13, 2020
After being closed for two years, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston will reopen this month following extensive structural renovations. An open house…
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Academic Magnet’s SIC makes state honor roll
January 13, 2020The South Carolina School Improvement Council (SCSIC) announced its annual Honor Roll today, and for the first time since 2017, a SIC from Charleston County School District made the list:…
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College of Charleston prepares to celebrate 250th anniversary in 2020
January 9, 2020
The College of Charleston will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2020 with a yearlong schedule of events and projects aimed at highlighting the university’s storied and complex history while also looking ahead…
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Michael Bennet to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series – January 10
January 8, 2020The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a conversation with Democratic presidential candidate Senator Michael Bennet (Colorado). Bennet will meet with faculty, staff, students and the community as part…
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Karolyn Belcher named Chief Academic Officer for CCSD
January 6, 2020
Charleston County School District announced Karolyn Belcher as the new Chief Academic Officer, beginning January 6, 2020. Belcher will lead the District’s Learning Services division. Belcher is an experienced educator…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces new statewide Financial Literacy initiative
January 6, 2020
Goal is to energize and increase number of South Carolina teachers offering personal finance education in their classrooms South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the launch of the South…
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Charleston Southern University graduates first Physician Assistant class
December 18, 2019
The inaugural Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant class graduated Saturday, Dec. 14. All 25 students in the first cohort, which began in January 2018, received a Master of Medical Science…
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Survey: When It Comes to Recruiting Gen Z, Meet Them on Their Terms
December 13, 2019
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Recruiters and HR professionals are going to need to mix up their strategies if they’re going to attract members of Generation Z, people born after 1996,…
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SC Works Trident to hold career readiness testing
December 12, 2019
Goal is to Empower, Connect Job Seekers to New Careers SC Works Trident is set to host a new series of career readiness assessment testing sessions at their main office on Hanahan Road in…
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College of Charleston prepares to celebrate 250th anniversary in 2020
December 12, 2019
The College of Charleston will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2020 with a yearlong schedule of events and projects aimed at highlighting the university’s storied and complex history while also looking ahead…
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CERRA releases 2019-20 SC Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report
December 12, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative expanding
December 12, 2019The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, announced the expansion of SC Codes, a statewide program designed to provide free access to coding education…
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Blackbaud demonstrates continued growth and momentum of solutions for higher education
December 11, 2019
Blackbaud continues to transform the higher education technology landscape and demonstrate growth just a year after introducing its comprehensive Cloud Solution for Higher Education. Blackbaud, which powers 24 of the…
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DHEC names two schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
December 10, 2019The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that James B. Edwards Elementary School (JBE) and Mount Pleasant Academy (MPA) are the recipients of a grant that will…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, House Speaker Jay Lucas, state leaders propose $3,000 raise for all S.C. teachers
December 10, 2019Boosts state into top 25 national ranking for teacher pay and above southeastern average In a continued effort to improve education outcomes in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster was joined today…
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CCSD voluntarily testing water infrastructure in schools
December 9, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) has taken the initiative to test all schools’ drinking water for the possible presence of lead in internal plumbing systems as part of the district’s…
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CCSD voluntarily testing water infrastructure in schools
December 9, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) has taken the initiative to test all schools’ drinking water for the possible presence of lead in internal plumbing systems as part of the district’s…
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The Citadel announces four finalists for dean of the Zucker Family School of Education
December 9, 2019
In mid-December, The Citadel will host the four candidates who are hoping to be the next leader of the Zucker Family School of Education. Each of the four finalists will…
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College of Charleston Graduate School offers fee-free applications
December 6, 2019Getting an advanced degree – or a graduate certificate – can make an important difference in the workplace. It can mean a significant bump in salary or even a promotion.…
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Citadel provides best ROI of public institutions in SC, according to Georgetown University study
December 5, 2019
A first of its kind report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) attempts to answer the question about whether a college degree is worth the…
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Elizabeth Warren to speak at College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series
December 5, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will welcome Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Along with South Carolina state Sen. Marlon Kimpson,…
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Project SEARCH puts students on path to employment
December 5, 2019
Charleston County School District proudly boasts a program that provides career readiness skills for children with exceptional needs. Project SEARCH, which was implemented last year in partnership with AccessAbility, Embassy…
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District’s partnership with Lowcountry Food Bank addresses needs of at-risk students
December 4, 2019
Since 2006, the Charleston County School District has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to serve at-risk students through a program called BackPack Buddies Program. The mission is to meet…
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College of Charleston awards 2019 Alumni Award
December 4, 2019
The College of Charleston Alumni Association in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation has honored six alumni at the recent 2019 Alumni Awards Gala. The 2019 Alumni Award recipients are: Alumni Award…
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Pickens school leader named SC Elementary Principal of the Year
December 4, 2019
The South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) has named Mrs. Jessica Patterson the 2020 South Carolina Elementary Principal of the Year. Mrs. Patterson is the principal of Chastain Road…
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Citadel board raises cadet residency requirements
December 2, 2019The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) voted to raise the minimum number of semesters students pursuing a cadet degree must complete on campus in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.…
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CSU makes 100 Best College Buys and Best Christian Colleges lists again
November 26, 2019
National lists recognizing affordable colleges and Christian education have once again included Charleston Southern University. CSU has been named to America’s 100 Best College Buys for 15 consecutive years and…
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Riley Center announces six Mayors selected to Mayors’ Design Fellowship’s second class
November 25, 2019The Riley Center for Livable Communities announces today the six Mayors who have been selected to participate in the second class of the Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship. The 2020 Riley…
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City of Charleston to give away free reusable bags and straws at upcoming workshops for residents
November 25, 2019
Residents are encouraged to join one of two free workshops designed to provide tools and resources that will help support a smooth community-wide transition to the City’s new single-use plastic…
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Discovery uncovers new information on horned dinosaurs
November 25, 2019
A new discovery is changing what paleontologists thought they knew about horned dinosaurs. In the summer of 2015, College of Charleston professor Scott Persons was looking for fossils in the badlands of…
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