South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019
The ACT® released assessment data for 2019 South Carolina high school graduates who took the ACT test. South Carolina public school graduates’ average composite score increased from 18.0 in 2018 to 18.6 in 2019. Additionally, 24% of graduates…
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Citadel to represent America in world’s most prestigious military music festival
October 31, 2019The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes to be “America’s Band” at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2020 The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes will proudly represent the United States…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019
State Rep. Gary Simrill (R-York) and Nella Barkley, community leader and president of Crystal-Barkley Corporation, will receive The Riley Institute at Furman University’s 2019 David H. Wilkins Leadership Awards recognizing…
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Oscar Douglas named Director of General Counsel Investigations
October 31, 2019
Charleston County School District is proud to announce that Oscar Douglas has been named the Director of General Counsel Investigations. Douglas has served the District as Deputy Director of Security…
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Morbid history haunts College of Charleston’s facilities management headquarters
October 31, 2019It’s not the most frequented corner of campus these days, but there was a time when most of Charleston would eventually end up there. And – while visitors today might…
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District hosts dedication ceremony for new Stono Park Elementary School
October 31, 2019
The brand new Stono Park Elementary School building was dedicated October 30, 2019 during a celebration attended by Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, constituent board members, school officials,…
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A day to demonstrate the servant leadership of Citadel cadets
October 25, 2019
Once a year, cadets at The Citadel trade classes for community service. Servant leadership through community service is integral to the college’s mission of developing cadets into principled leaders. Most…
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College of Charleston Podcast: Bernard Powers on The Life and Legacy of Denmark Vesey
October 23, 2019
When ground is broken this week on construction of the International African American Museum along the banks of the Cooper River in downtown Charleston, it will mark another significant milestone for a…
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STEM Program for College of Charleston minority students celebrates 25th Anniversary
October 23, 2019
Diversity isn’t just about increasing inclusivity among minority and underrepresented students. It’s also about elevating differences of thought and perspective. Having a variety of ideas from a variety of people…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2019
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…
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Abrams to retire in 2020 as dean, will remain on faculty
October 22, 2019
Longtime Charleston School of Law Dean Andy Abrams will retire from his leadership position at the end of the academic year in May 2020, the school announced today. He will remain on…
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College of Charleston’s Center for Creative Retirement scholarship focuses on gerontology
October 21, 2019When you have more than 300 senior citizens passionate about lifelong learning, like at the College of Charleston’s Center for Creative Retirement (CCR), it’s only natural that a scholarship for younger…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019
Assistant general manager and director of Digital Strategies positions created South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced a slight restructuring and the creation of two new positions – assistant general manager and…
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College of Charleston to hold inauguration for President Hsu
October 21, 2019
Andrew T. Hsu will be formally installed as the 23rd president of the College of Charleston on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. The inauguration ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Cistern Yard.…
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College of Charleston to hold Fall Alumni Weekend 2019
October 17, 2019Fall: It’s that time of year when the leaves turn a warm shade of reddish orange, the days get shorter and the hot air of summer makes way for crisp,…
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Clemson rises in national rankings of America’s best architecture and design schools
October 16, 2019
The School of Architecture at Clemson University has been named one of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by DesignIntelligence. In addition, three Clemson faculty members were named among only 29…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative welcomes Phyllis Martin as new CEO
October 16, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, a non-profit organization focused on improving education in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, is announcing the appointment of Phyllis Martin as its next chief executive…
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2019 Excellence in Mathematics Teaching winners announced
October 16, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s Math Pathways Project Team announced the winners of the “2019 Excellence in Mathematics Teaching” awards at a dinner celebration on Monday, October 14 at Charleston…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics to host open house for prospective students
October 16, 2019
The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting a Preview Day for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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District boasts 30 first-year teachers from College of Charleston
October 15, 2019The College of Charleston (CofC) has long been a local producer of educators for Charleston County School District (CCSD). This year alone, 30 CofC graduates are first-year teachers in CCSD.…
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College of Charleston professor explores history of Salem Witch Trials in Travel Channel show
October 14, 2019It was a dark time in the history of Salem, Mass. From February 1692 to May 1693, more than 200 people in the small New England village were accused of…
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SeamonWhiteside plays key role in $28M higher education learning facility
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has completed its key role in yet another community-shaping project, The Continuum. The Continuum in Lake City is a $28M higher education…
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College of Charleston students are fired up about new blacksmithing class
October 9, 2019If you were to accidentally stumble into the big sculpture studio on the first floor of the College of Charleston’s Albert Simons Center for the Arts on a Thursday afternoon…
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CCSD’s office of expanded learning receives funding for after-school programming
October 9, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education recently announced more than $4 million was awarded to school districts and programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants. Charleston County…
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CCSD’s Office of Expanded Learning receives funding for after-school programming
October 9, 2019The South Carolina Department of Education recently announced more than $4 million was awarded to school districts and programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants. Charleston County…
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This weekend: Citadel nursing community holding two events to promote breast cancer awareness
October 7, 2019In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and staff from The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing will host two events this weekend to raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer. First,…
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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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CofC launches Presidential Speaker Series
October 7, 2019The College of Charleston will host Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College (Dallas, Texas) on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall in Randolph Hall. The…
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College of Charleston MBA program celebrates 10th anniversary
October 3, 2019
Ten years ago, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education approved a program request by the College of Charleston to establish a Master of Business Administration program. Unlike other programs in…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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U.S. News names CSU to Best Colleges
September 30, 2019
In U.S. News & World Report’s recent rankings of Southeastern colleges, Charleston Southern University earned Best College honors and climbed 31 spots above its spot in the previous year. Contributing…
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Real estate companies offer students real-world experience
September 30, 2019
The Carter Real Estate Center at the College of Charleston School of Business is infusing experiential learning into its Real Estate Market Analysis course this semester through a collaboration with local real estate…
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CCSD hosts Call Me MiSTER Tour
September 30, 2019The CCSD Teacher Recruitment Office hosted its annual Call Me MiSTER Bus Tour Friday, September 20, 2019. During each school visit, Call Me MiSTERs from Claflin, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, College…
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Jeff Blankenship named principal of Wando Center for Advanced Studies
September 30, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce the selection of Jeff Blankenship as the principal of the Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) at Wando High School. In this…
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CCSD fall 2019 community listening sessions
September 30, 2019All CCSD families, parents, staff, and community members are welcomed and encouraged to attend. The district will be hosting a series of one-hour community meetings across the county to discuss…
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Four South Carolina schools recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 27, 2019
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that four South Carolina schools were recognized by the United States Department of Education as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools. “I am…
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South Carolina Department of Education to fund 205 new school resource officers
September 27, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the funding of 205 new school resource officers (SROs) that will be stationed in schools across the state that currently lack coverage.…
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Schools receive $5M grant for mental health services
September 27, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) will receive almost $1 million a year for five years to expand mental health support for children through a Project Prevent grant from U.S. Department…
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Laurel Hill Primary administrator receives honor from national organization
September 26, 2019
Laurel Hill Primary School is excited to announce Assistant Principal Jason Sims was recently selected as one of 10 Lasting Legacy Scholarship winners for the National Association for the Education…
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A new spin to Open Houses at independent schools
September 25, 2019
As Charleston area schools celebrate the beginning of Open House season, Charleston Day School is creating a fresh take on Open Houses — The CDS Experience. The first CDS Open…
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GSSM announces six commended students in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 25, 2019
Dr. Ershela Sims, Interim President of The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) announced today that Saif Ali, Rayed Hamid, McLean Jose, Liza Malcolm, Austin Millwood, and…
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South Carolina’s Class of 2019 outperforms nation on Advanced Placement, sees record participation in SAT
September 24, 2019
Today, the College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students again exceeded the nation on eight out of the…
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Healthy Learners names new executive director
September 24, 2019
Amy Splittgerber joins non-profit that connects children to health care The Healthy Learners Board of Trustees has selected Amy Splittgerber as the new executive director of the organization, which is…
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Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Alumni Association announces 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award
September 23, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 Outstanding Alumnus Award: Dr. Nathan Kwan, GSSM Class of…
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Trident Tech earns national cybersecurity designation
September 23, 2019
Trident Technical College has been designated a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) through academic year 2024. The college is the first two-year college in South…
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GSSM to honor students and alumni with Townes Award
September 22, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and its Foundation will honor GSSM students and alumni with the 2019 Townes Award during “Transforming Lives,” the 26th annual Townes…
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Summer Reading Program participation increases as joint effort focus on literacy and feeding
September 22, 2019
More than 20 percent more Charleston County School District (CCSD) students enriched their brains this summer over last year through participation in the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) Summer Reading Program. CCPL…
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GSSM honors 31st class of seniors at 2019 Convocation Ceremony
September 18, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Convocation Ceremony was held Thursday, September 12th at GSSM in the Gerald Malloy Activity Center. Mr. Joey Wilson, GSSM’s Class…
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Kingdom of Thailand honors Citadel alumnus for cave rescue efforts in 2018
September 18, 2019Lt. Col. Charles D. Hodges, USAF, accepted a royal chivalric order from the Kingdom of Thailand in ceremonies at the Royal Thai Embassy, in Washington, D.C. today. Hodges received the…
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