Lander University conferred bachelor and master degrees upon 198 students during the University’s 164th commencement ceremony on December 15, 2021. Dr. Jonathan Bassett, a psychology professor and chair of Lander’s…

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Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award. “She does not work…

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Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact,…

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A Presbyterian College alumna will give advice on navigating business ethically at the college’s annual Vance Lecture on Business Ethics. Robin Boren ’97, the senior vice president of finance and…

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At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. Honorees from Laurens County were: Alysa Blakley, who earned an associate…

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Laurens County School Districts 55 and 56 have announced eLearning for Wednesday, January 19th. From District 55: Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for…

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“Dream. Believe. Achieve.” This theme for the 133rd Rose Parade might well describe the life of Ethan Richardson, a Lander University freshman whose musical talent secured a spot for him…

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Presbyterian College seniors have a lot on their plates during their final spring semester – the most pressing matter, of course, is preparing for life after PC. Graduate school applications…

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Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has announced an eLearning Day for district schools for Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  “After consulting with knowledgeable officials and anticipating unsafe road conditions…

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Out of an abundance of caution, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th will be an eLearning day in Laurens District 56. All assignments for students can be found in your child’s Google…

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Former provost returns to South Carolina after leading University of Illinois Chicago Michael Amiridis has been named the 30th president of the University of South Carolina. Amiridis was selected during a…

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Another impact of Covid-19 hits Laurens County with the announcement from Laurens School District 56 that Eastside Elementary School has moved to eLearning for the remainder of the week. In…

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In a letter from Superintendent, Ameca C. Thomas, Ph.D., parents of children in Laurens County School District 55 learned that six schools will go to eLearning beginning on Thursday, January 13th.…

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November 30 marked Lander University’s third annual foray into #GivingTuesday. After raising $42,000 and $68,000 the previous two years, the University and its donors reached a record-setting mark of $180,000.…

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Presbyterian College alumna Ashtin Frank Lizanich ’15 continues answering her alma mater’s call to serve. After serving just short of five years as director of college and advancement events, Lizanich…

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After being nominated by numerous faculty members, Lander University Director of Counseling Services Justin Brewer has been named the recipient of this year’s Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. The award…

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The Laurens County Museum is on the brink of greatness with the grand opening of the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall in the newly acquired and renovated Witherspoon Building on the…

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The Laurens County Museum is starting a new era. On Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00-5:00 pm, the Tony Harper Exhibit Hall at the new Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building on…

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Diana Pet Food North America, a global provider of products and services that improve pet food palatability, pet health, and pet food protection, continues to innovate in its approach to…

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It may have seemed like the end of an educational journey to many of the graduates at Lander University’s 164th commencement ceremonies Wednesday (Dec. 15), but Dr. Jonathan Bassett said…

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Laurens County students in grades 3-6 participated in the annual Michelin STEM Challenge Competition held at Laurens High School. This event fosters problem-solving skills, collaboration, and math/science skills as students…

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On Saturday, December 11th, Laurens County School District 56 had 25 teachers graduate with their Master’s degree in Applied Teaching and Learning. These 25 teachers were part of a district-sponsored…

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Lander University Professor of Political Science Dr. Lucas McMillan has been named to the Board of Directors of South Carolina Humanities. As dean of the College of Behavioral and Social…

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Rising temperatures are threatening poinsettia production, but a research team led by Clemson professor Jim Faust has found manipulating daylight hours can help keep the sparkle in this Christmas star and money…

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Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will hold two in-person fall commencement exercises on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. An afternoon ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. for Administrative Office Technology, Business,…

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Laurens County School District 55 would like to express appreciation to the parents, staff, and community for their patience, understanding, and support during events at Laurens District 55 High School…

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Commencement exercises for Lander University’s fall graduating class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the Finis Horne Arena. There will be two ceremonies. Graduates of the College of…

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As part of an Arbor Day celebration, students in Carrie Thomas’ classes planted two trees and learned some history behind the trees and Arbor Day. Thank you to Clinton’s local…

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Lander University officials broke ground Tuesday (Nov. 30) to build an outdoor, multipurpose space for students’ recreational and academic use. The new facility, which replaces the Sproles Recreation Center built…

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Each year the Laurens County Literacy Association selects Elementary and Secondary Distinguished Literacy Teachers. All schools in the county select their school winners. All school winners make presentations before a…

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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences – part of the National Institutes of Health – has awarded a $120,000 grant to Presbyterian College and the Medical University of South…

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Story by Zack Bennett Lander University and the local Greenwood community kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the Holiday Tree on the plaza on the evening of…

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November is National Diabetes Awareness month. On Monday, November 29th Waterloo Elementary School will kick of a week long campaign to raise money for diabetes research.  At 8:15 Monday morning…

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Laurens County School District 55  will host a Parent Academy on Thursday, December 9th from 6-7:00 pm (virtually). Social-emotional Learning: Strengthening the Mental Health of Children and Teenagers will be…

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This month, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the Western Piedmont Education Consortium (WPEC) began a partnership to strengthen the linkage between high school students, employers, and postsecondary pathways—ultimately to help…

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A team of educators from Lander University and Piedmont Technical College has been selected to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Transfer Student Success and Equity Intensive, sponsored…

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