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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Law Tarheels win Charleston’s 12th annual national moot court competition
March 4, 2019
Runner-up in 14-team competition was from Regent University A team of students from the University of North Carolina School of Law on Saturday won the 12th annual Charleston School of Law National Moot…
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Four new members serving on The Citadel Board of Visitors
March 4, 2019The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) has four new members to assist in guiding and supervising the college. Three of the new members, Col. A. Sean Alford, Ph.D., Maj. Gen.…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director
March 1, 2019
S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation is pleased to…
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Scholarship funds still available for Trident Tech Continuing Education courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
February 27, 2019
Scholarship funding is still available for several Trident Technical College (TTC) Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship (WPS) program that was approved by…
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Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 school calendar
February 25, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved by an 7-0 vote Option 1 of the two options presented by CCSD staff for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Based on…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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CCSD’s Susan Friedrich receives national honor
February 18, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Susan Friedrich is the Coalition on Adult Basic Education’s (COABE) 2019 Outstanding Administrator of the Year. Friedrich, who is CCSD’s Director…
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Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions by the Department of Computer Science at USC Beaufort
February 18, 2019Materials Assembly and Design Excellence in South Carolina (MADE in SC) is South Carolina’s five-year, $20 million award funded by the National Science Foundation and managed by the SC EPSCoR…
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Communications professional joins TCCC staff
February 18, 2019
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has expanded its staff by hiring Amanda Kowal as Communications and Administration Associate, a part-time position that reports to the Director of Communications and Operations. Kowal…
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New College of Charleston research looks at the death of Megalodon
February 14, 2019
New research indicates that the extinction of the giant shark known as “Megalodon” may have occurred much earlier than first believed. A new discovery by scientists indicate that the giant…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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