Teachers, other essential workers get home buying help with “Palmetto Heroes”
May 21, 2019Buying a first home is a monumental opportunity in one’s life. Financing this occasion can be challenging and for many—can seem unattainable. Beginning in 2006, The South Carolina State Housing…
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Four South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the 55thclass of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Four of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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Over 3,500 South Carolina students named Junior Scholars
May 13, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is proud to announce that this year there were 3,545 South Carolina Junior Scholars from all public, private, and home schools. The South Carolina Junior…
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UofSC’s new Professional MBA site will serve military community in Beaufort area
May 9, 2019
The Darla Moore School of Business is opening an eighth Professional MBA regional site at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Beaufort. The new site will provide quality distance…
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Registration now open for Summer Reading Program
May 7, 2019
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD) are working together to help students and children read more than ever this summer. This joint initiative is part of the…
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Charleston Symphony hires Ryan Silvestri as Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra conductor
May 7, 2019
The Charleston Symphony announced Ryan Silvestri as the conductor for its new education program, Charleston Symphony Youth Strings (CSYS). The program will launch in September of 2019. CSYS will serve…
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Charleston Southern University
May 6, 2019
Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern University is a private, Christian liberal arts university. With an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students, CSU is one of South Carolina’s largest accredited, independent universities…
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CSU celebrates largest graduating class
May 6, 2019
Charleston Southern University graduated its largest class in university history with more than 770 graduates May 4 at North Charleston Coliseum. Princeton McBride, a double major in Christian studies and…
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The Citadel’s first class of nurses graduates
May 6, 2019The Citadel’s first class of nursing students accept their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2019. The group of 20 evening undergraduates, and…
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Record number of College of Charleston students receive Fulbright awards
May 6, 2019Five College of Charleston seniors and graduates – a record for the institution – will spend the next year of their lives studying and working abroad as prestigious Fulbright award…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year
May 1, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…
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Academic Magnet High School named best in the country
May 1, 2019
Academic Magnet High School has been named the Best High School in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on more…
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Anonymous gift transforms College of Charleston’s Race and Social Justice Initiative
April 30, 2019The College of Charleston’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) announced the receipt of a major gift that will fundamentally transform the initiative’s impact in Charleston and beyond. The generous donor…
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UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president
April 27, 2019
After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…
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New College of Charleston program teaches writing for the digital age
April 25, 2019
At the College of Charleston, the academic curriculum is continually evolving to ensure that students learn the most relevant skills and knowledge for the 21st century. That’s why the English department recently introduced…
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Shantia Wilder goes above and beyond for her students
April 24, 2019What Shantia Wilder loves most about teaching is watching a child gain confidence from learning. That moment a child “gets it” is why she truly does what she does. Wilder…
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Tour the College of Charleston campus from your couch
April 23, 2019For those wanting to visit the College of Charleston campus without booking a flight, now you can log online and take a virtual tour with YouVisit. The interactive platform merges photography, video…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes Maegen Whitten as Educator of the Month
April 23, 2019South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Charleston County School District teacher Maegen Whitten of James Island Elementary School as the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Month for…
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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Itinerant Literate Books – Saturday, April 27
April 17, 2019
Join over 550 independent bookstores in 49 states for parties, author readings, in-store events, and exclusive day-of merchandise Itinerant Literate Books will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 27 for…
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Stiles Point teacher to join Earthwatch Institute’s research team
April 17, 2019
Stiles Point Elementary School is proud to announce fifth-grade teacher Erin Cymrot will join an Earthwatch Institute research team this summer for a 10-day expedition in Manitoba, Canada to help…
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CCSD taking site applications for 2019 free summer meals program
April 17, 2019For many children and teens, summer can be an exciting time filled with vacations, playtime, camps, and relaxation. But for others who rely on daily school meals, it can…
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Jayuntay Williams named Teacher of the Year at West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet
April 17, 2019
For Jayuntay Williams greatness is an obligation, not an option Jayuntay Williams, a math teacher at West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet, was named Teacher of the Year at his school…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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The RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation team up to support South Carolina’s economy
April 15, 2019
A $300,000 investment will help prepare the local workforce for future jobs Today, the RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation announced a $300,000 commitment over the next three years…
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CCSD rolls out compostable trays in all cafeterias
April 15, 2019Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Nutrition Services launched a pilot program at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year to see if implementing compostable meal trays was feasible.…
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CCSD honored by state for reducing energy consumption
April 11, 2019Charleston Country School District (CCSD) staff, at both the school and district level, constantly research and implement steps to reduce energy costs and consumption. These actions led to a state-level…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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Indiana University receives MTEC award to test infection-resistant wound dressings
April 10, 2019
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that Indiana University has been awarded funds to conduct preclinical testing…
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James Costner brings creativity to learning
April 10, 2019
James Costner has just five years of teaching under his belt, but longevity isn’t necessarily a requirement when applying for consideration as the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Teacher of…
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Middle school science teacher from Richland School District Two named South Carolina’s first STEM Educator of the Year
April 9, 2019
Inaugural prize sponsored by leading companies and nonprofits recognizes importance of STEM in education SC Future Minds, S2TEM Centers SC, the STEM Development Foundation, and Comporium are pleased to announce…
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TCCC releases fifth annual Regional Education Report
April 9, 2019
“Disruption” report identifies actions needed to support success Tri-County Cradle to CareerCollaborative (TCCC) released its fifth annual Regional Education Report during the organization’s Community Leadership Council breakfast at Charleston Southern University.…
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Benson to Emcee Baldrige National Quality Awards ceremony
April 8, 2019Former College of Charleston President P. George Benson will serve as the master of ceremonies at the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards, the nation’s highest honors for innovation and performance excellence. Benson, who…
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Students and robots to be highlighted in celebration of STEM education
April 8, 2019
Students, their robots, and leading STEM educators will have an audience with some of the state’s top elected officials when they gather Tuesday in Columbia to celebrate STEM Education Day…
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Taylor Named a #WhatWomenBring Nominee
April 7, 2019
Erica Taylor, Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief of Staff, was named the 2019 Educator Nominee by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. Lavanda Brown Executive Director of the YWCA announced…
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New military history Master’s Degree taking applicants for fall
April 6, 2019Explore the greatest military achievements and the most excruciating defeats. Learn lessons from witnessing historic military acts of courage, skill and leadership genius, as well as epic mistakes leading to…
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Erica Taylor named a #WhatWomenBring nominee
April 5, 2019
Erica Taylor, Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Chief of Staff, was named the 2019 Educator Nominee by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. Lavanda Brown Executive Director of the YWCA announced…
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A talk on Southern Politics and Barbecue – April 9
April 5, 2019
John Shelton Reed, an expert on the American South, will give a talk at The Citadel The leading authority on the American South will give a speech titled “Barbecue and…
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South Carolina Aquarium to visit The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
April 3, 2019
The Mary Black Foundation announced funding that has made a partnership possible between the South Carolina Aquarium and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Spartanburg. On April 10th and…
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Erin Bua 2019 CCSD Teacher of the Year finalist
April 3, 2019
Boasting 27 years with Charleston County School District (CCSD), James B. Edwards Elementary School counselor Erin Bua was named a finalist for 2019 Teacher of the Year (TOY). For many…
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Baker School of Business MBA program now ranked in top 100 for part-time and online programs
March 28, 2019The Citadel Graduate College’s online and part-time master of business administration (MBA) programs are now both in the top 100 programs in the nation. U.S. News & World Report recently named the Tommy and…
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Cybersecurity Legal Institute to show businesses how to guard against a cyberattack – April 4
March 21, 2019
Tickets are available at https://uofsclaw.us/cyberlawtix19. The Cybersecurity Legal Institute at the University of South Carolina School of Law is helping businesses learn how to manage cyber risk and be prepared…
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Volunteer celebrated for his 44 years in education
March 20, 2019Rarely do surprise birthday celebrations come as a surprise to the honoree. More often than not, someone accidentally lets the cat out of the bag. On one Sunday in February,…
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College of Charleston alumnus establishes new scholarship for business students
March 19, 2019
Richard Maclean, a 1988 College of Charleston School of Business graduate and co-founder and managing partner of Frontier Capital, is establishing the Maclean Business “Ready to Work” Scholarship with an…
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Citadel’s Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business to induct new Hall of Fame honorees
March 15, 2019
The Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel holds its Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, April 4. Honorees include: Niall Gannon, Citadel alumnus and lead…
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Three CCSD schools recognized by Project Lead The Way
March 15, 2019Wando High School was the only high school in the state of South Carolina to be honored by Project Lead The Way (PLTW) as a Distinguished School for the 2018-2019…
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Whitesides Elementary School’s Stephanie Haecherl Teacher of the Year finalist
March 14, 2019State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School teacher, Stephanie Haecherl (HECK-ruhl), at her school today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists…
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Jennifer Thrift named 2019 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Educator
March 12, 2019
Charles Pinckney Elementary School’s teacher librarian, Jennifer Thrift, has been named a 2019 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Educator March 6, 2019. Low college grades and a rocky first year…
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Charleston Digital Corridor offers summer camp for middle and high schoolers – July
March 8, 2019
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced CODEcamp Kids – CS Upstart, a summer camp for middle and high school students. CS Upstart is a week-long, half-day camp designed to promote an interest…
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Top 5 finalists for 2019 Teacher of the Year announced
March 8, 2019Becoming a Teacher of the Year (TOY) at a school is a significant honor. So, to be named a Charleston County School District (CCSD) TOY finalist is a huge deal.…
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College of Charleston to host Call to Action Week
March 7, 2019
In this era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, men need to know that it’s okay to stand in solidarity with women. Join the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID), the Women’s and…
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