Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. establish the Center for Manufacturing Innovation as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training Center

  December 3, 2019

Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. (“Renishaw”) have signed a Training and Facilities Services Agreement (“Agreement”) that establishes Greenville Technical College’s Center for Manufacturing Innovation (“CMI”) as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training…

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BJU to honor first responders at Christmas Celebration

  November 26, 2019

Bob Jones University will honor area first responders at the annual Christmas Celebration Friday, Dec. 6, from 4-8 p.m. on the BJU campus. Upstate first responders and their families are encouraged to visit a…

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2020 winter foreign language classes at Upstate International, register now

  November 25, 2019

Language classes are filling up at Upstate International. Here are the 11 reasons why: American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai. Impress your family, friends and colleagues. Enhance…

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Three at Tri-County honored as Educators of the Year

  November 25, 2019

Three faculty/staff members have been honored as Tri- County Technical College's Educators of the Year and will be recognized at the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) meeting in February.…

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Clemson MBA Program launches innovation-centric ‘Pawdcast’

  November 18, 2019

Thanks to a generous gift from the Phyfer Family, Clemson University’s MBA program, already a leader in educating and training top-notch business professionals, is expanding its mission of engagement by offering…

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Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank fame to speak at Sherman College

  November 14, 2019

Renowned businessman Kevin Harrington will address nearly 600 local executives, educational leaders, and emerging entrepreneurs in the Gelardi Student Center at Sherman College on Friday, November 22, from 11:30 a.m.…

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Tri-County’s NSLS supports Toys for Tots Drive

  November 14, 2019

The Tri-County Technical College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is partnering with Toys for Tots this holiday season to sponsor a toy drive to benefit…

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Bob Jones University to launch new academic programs

  November 13, 2019

The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees approved several new degree and certificate programs at its annual fall meeting at the end of October. The majority of the new programs…

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BJU Nursing Program earns CCNE Accreditation

  November 4, 2019

The nursing program at Bob Jones University has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as an approved accrediting agency, CCNE…

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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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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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Ham Hudson honored with Tri-County’s Order of Merit

  October 29, 2019

Tri-County Technical College honored recently-retired Commission member and Seneca resident William H. (Ham) Hudson (at podium with his family) with the highest award given by the College’s nine-member Commission. President…

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US Engine Valve named Philanthropist of the Year

  October 29, 2019

The Tri-County Technical College Foundation named US Engine Valve the recipient of its 2019 Philanthropist of the Year award. This is the Foundation’s highest and most prestigious honor reserved for…

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Greenville Tech students and professor capture criminal justice awards

  October 25, 2019

Assistant Professor Cassie Walls and five of her students, representing the Criminal Justice program at Greenville Technical College, received the overall conference trophy at the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda…

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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College

  October 23, 2019

Thirty interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…

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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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Sylvan Learning Center awards teacher of the month

  October 18, 2019

Karen Weinberg has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Weinberg began her involvement with the Sylvan’s Greenville location in March of 2014. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree…

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2019 Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Begins Friday

  October 16, 2019

Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo, the Greenville Zoo’s signature Halloween event, takes place October 18-20 & 25-27. Event hours are 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 3…

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Dr. Warren Cook receives lifetime achievement award

  October 16, 2019

The South Carolina chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (SCACDA) presented Dr. Warren Cook, director of choral activities at Bob Jones University, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the…

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Fluor Foundation scholarships help Quick Jobs students

  October 16, 2019

The Fluor Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the Greenville Tech Foundation to be used as scholarship assistance for students participating in the Quick Jobs with a Future program. The Quick…

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Cherith Norman Chalet named 2019 Alumnus of the Year

  October 14, 2019

Cherith Norman Chalet, a 1998 Bob Jones University graduate, was recognized as the 2019 Alumnus of the Year at BJU’s Homecoming Kickoff Ceremony Friday, Oct. 11, in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium.…

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Larry Smith joins Tri-County Technical College’s Commission

  October 11, 2019

Tri-County Technical College’s Commissioners welcomed a new member to the governing board at a bi-monthly meeting October 7. Larry A. Smith, retired plant manager for Schneider Electric in Seneca, attended…

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