Piedmont Technical College Students Honored for Excellence

  May 12, 2022

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored the achievements of more than 50 conscientious student leaders at its 48th Annual Student Awards and Recognition Program. The April 20 proceedings were broadcast…

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Lander Nursing Recognizes 2022 Graduates  

  May 11, 2022

Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing held its annual academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3. Two members of the graduating class received hoods, signifying their completion of…

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LDHS Student Named SC Technology Champion for WPEC Region

  May 9, 2022

For the twentieth consecutive year, the outstanding Career and Technical Education student from each region will be recognized as a Technology Champion during the South Carolina Education and Business Summit…

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Lander University’s Randy Bouknight Receives Honorary Doctorate

  May 6, 2022

As Lander University continues to celebrate its Sesquicentennial—the 150th anniversary of the institution’s founding in 1872—President Richard Cosentino and members of the Board of Trustees used Lander’s Spring Commencement Exercises…

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PC Releases Report and Actions Stemming from Feb. 11 Incident

  May 6, 2022

Presbyterian College released its report on the investigation surrounding the Feb. 11 racially charged incident that occurred on campus just before a lacrosse match against Howard University.The findings of the…

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Boeing STEM Signing Day Recipients from LDHS

  May 4, 2022

Laurens Raiders Wesley Veal and Emma Clough have been selected to attend STEM Signing Day presented by Boeing. Only 2 students are selected from our Laurens County every year so…

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Clemson Summer Scholars

  May 2, 2022

On April 27, 2022, twenty-six Clinton High Schools students were presented scholarships from GEAR-UP to attend Clemson Summer Scholar camps this summer in June and July. They will be attending…

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Piedmont Tech Spring Graduations Set for May 5  

  April 26, 2022

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 5, 2022. An 11 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from our Health Care and Engineering/Industrial divisions.…

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Lander Student Academic Symposium Called ‘Impressive’

  April 25, 2022

Lander University senior nursing student Jacob Sims discusses “The Effects of Bipolar Disorder on Interpersonal Relationships Among Individuals in the Geriatric Population: A Targeted Review of the Literature,” one of…

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LCSD 55 Celebrates School Lunch Heroes

  April 22, 2022

Student nutrition professionals are vital to the well-being of students in Laurens County School Ditrict 55 (LCSD 55).  Focused on adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and…

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For this College President, It’s Game On!  

  April 22, 2022

Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Hope E. Rivers shared her insights at a Women’s History Month Roundtable event March 24 on PTC’s Newberry Campus. She noted that there will always…

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PC Jazz Band Debut Concert Scheduled for April 26th

  April 18, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26th, PC Jazz Band will take the stage for the very first time in Belk Auditorium. This is the first public performance of the PC Jazz Band, a music…

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Author and Poet Janisse Ray Visits Lander University

  April 18, 2022

While admitting that front-end research is an important part of the writing process, author and poet Janisse Ray insists that statistics alone aren’t what change a reader’s mind. Ray, who…

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South Carolina to Host First Statewide Family Code Night

  April 18, 2022

The event will include fun, at-home learning for all families with K-5 children, with video welcome from Governor Henry McMaster and State Superintendent Molly Spearman All South Carolina families with…

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Lander Stands Out at SEPA Conference

  April 17, 2022

A contingent from Lander University made a favorable impression at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Conference, held from March 23 to March 26, at Hilton Head Island. A scholarly paper…

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Thornwell Holds Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Breakfast

  April 11, 2022

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Thornwell is partnering with the Children’s Trust of South Carolina to raise awareness about this issue. South Carolina ranks 41 in the…

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Garden Party brings PC students and community together

  April 8, 2022

A dedicated group of Presbyterian College students and an equally dedicated group of local gardeners held a party last weekend for their Clinton neighbors. Members of English professor Dr. Justin…

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PTC Newberry Campus Director Wears Many Hats  

  April 8, 2022

It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she…

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PC Choir to Present “Sing Ye Joyfully!” Thursday April 7

  April 5, 2022

Presbyterian College Choir will be performing a concert, “Sing Ye Joyfully!”, this Thursday (April 7th). The concert will feature multiple musical genres and many instruments on stage. The event will…

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