Greenville Technical College and Renishaw, Inc. establish the Center for Manufacturing Innovation as Renishaw’s Southeastern Training Center
December 3, 2019Greenville 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, 2019Bob 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, 2019Language 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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Spartanburg Community College Call Me MiSTER students receive laptops
November 25, 2019Laptop Donation from Brother Restoring Urban Hope Community Group Spartanburg Community College’s Call Me MiSTER program, which educates and inspires young men to become South Carolina teachers, recently received donated…
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Three at Tri-County honored as Educators of the Year
November 25, 2019Three 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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Gov. Henry McMaster designates chair of South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees
November 21, 2019South Carolina First Steps, the state’s early childhood agency and a statewide nonprofit organization, announced that Governor Henry McMaster has designated business leader David Morley as the new chair of…
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Clemson MBA Program launches innovation-centric ‘Pawdcast’
November 18, 2019Thanks 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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GSP Airport District President/CEO David Edwards to deliver keynote address at Spartanburg Community College’s 2020 Economic Visionaries Celebration
November 18, 2019Spartanburg Community College announced that David N. Edwards, Jr., A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, will be the keynote speaker at the college’s 2020 Economic Visionaries celebration…
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Kevin Harrington of Shark Tank fame to speak at Sherman College
November 14, 2019Renowned 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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Medical Assisting Major Kaelyn Minick will attend Tri-County tuition free
November 14, 2019Kaelyn Minick was stunned – and equally grateful — when she received her billing notice for the upcoming spring semester at Tri-County Technical College and saw a zero balance. By…
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Tri-County’s NSLS supports Toys for Tots Drive
November 14, 2019The 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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Sylvan Learning Center announces November’s teacher of the month
November 14, 2019Rashmi Kulasekera has been named Sylvan Learning Center’s teacher of the month. Kulasekera, a fulltime employee of General Electric, began working at Sylvan of Greenville in July of 2019. With…
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Bob Jones University to launch new academic programs
November 13, 2019The 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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Clemson professors, national nursing leaders create health care design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
November 10, 2019Through a new certificate program, the Clemson University School of Nursing will educate practicing nurses about the design of health care facilities, empowering them to improve the safety and function of the…
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Vanessa Clark receives FM Rogers Leadership Award at Greenville Technical College
November 8, 2019Vanessa Clark, a recent graduate of Greenville Technical College (GTC) who earned a certificate in Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector, was awarded the college’s FM Rogers Leadership Award for 2019.…
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Greenville Technical College and Gardner-Webb University sign articulation agreements
November 5, 2019Greenville Technical College (GTC) and Gardner-Webb University (GWU) have signed agreements that allow 11 associate degrees earned at GTC to fully transfer to 10 bachelor’s degree programs at GWU. The…
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BJU Nursing Program earns CCNE Accreditation
November 4, 2019The 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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Four South Carolina teachers receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
November 4, 2019The White House announced that four South Carolina educators are among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Presidential Awards for…
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South Carolina class of 2019 shows improvement on ACT
November 4, 2019The 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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Peace Center launches Season of Giving Book Nook benefiting classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools
November 1, 2019As part of its ongoing literacy initiative, the Peace Center announces a community-wide Season of Giving book drive to benefit elementary classrooms in Greenville County Title I schools. Everyone in…
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Rep. Gary Simrill and Nella Barkley to receive Wilkins Leadership Awards
October 31, 2019State 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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Clemson Ph.D. student earns Hitachi fellowship for her work to make large batteries more efficient
October 31, 2019Clemson University Ph.D. student Allison Domhoff has received a $25,000 Hitachi High Technologies Electron Microscopy Fellowship to support research aimed at making energy grid-scale batteries more efficient and cost-effective. Domhoff,…
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Wofford College hosts fourth annual Southern Conference Undergraduate Research Forum this weekend
October 30, 2019The fourth annual SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), a collaborative project of the membership of the Southern Conference, is scheduled this weekend – Saturday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 3…
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Ham Hudson honored with Tri-County’s Order of Merit
October 29, 2019Tri-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, 2019The 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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Tri-County’s success is due to strong relationships with community partners, President Galen DeHay tells audience at Annual Report Event
October 29, 2019The successes of Tri-County Technical College over the past year are a testament to the power of the strong relationships and partnerships the College shares with business, industry, and educators…
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Submissions sought for 5th annual African American History Month art exhibition at Greenville Technical College library
October 29, 2019Submissions are sought for the February 2020 art exhibition by the Greenville Technical College library, in celebration of African American History Month. The show will be on display from February…
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Greenville Tech students and professor capture criminal justice awards
October 25, 2019Assistant 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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Stratos Aviation Flight School recognized for flight training excellence by national association
October 23, 2019Stratos Aviation Flight School has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Distinguished Flight School for its high standard of accomplishment in…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 23, 2019Thirty 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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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2019The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s K-12 public schools in fourteen subject areas. The materials will be…
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Wofford breaks ground on new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies
October 22, 2019Wofford College broke ground today (Friday, Oct. 18, 2019) on its new Chandler Center for Environmental Studies, named in honor of longtime college supporters J. Harold and Delores Wilson Chandler.…
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South Carolina ETV announces changes to staff structure
October 21, 2019Assistant 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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Sensor research underscores Clemson University’s leadership in technology for extreme environments
October 21, 2019Clemson University researchers are developing three new sensors designed to withstand two of humanity’s harshest environments, the intense heat inside power plants and the tremendous pressure at the bottom of…
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Scholarship named for Spartanburg chiropractor John H. Porter, Jr.
October 18, 2019Sherman College President Dr. Edwin Cordero (center) and faculty member Dr. John H. Porter, Jr. (right), present Charles Thomas Tucker, III (left) with the college’s first Porter Scholarship. Local…
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Sylvan Learning Center awards teacher of the month
October 18, 2019Karen 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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Clemson rises in national rankings of America’s best architecture and design schools
October 16, 2019The School of Architecture at Clemson University has been named one of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools” by DesignIntelligence. In addition, three Clemson faculty members were named among only 29…
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2019 Prisma Health Boo in the Zoo Begins Friday
October 16, 2019Prisma 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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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics to host open house for prospective students
October 16, 2019The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is hosting a Preview Day for prospective high school sophomores and their families on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Dr. Warren Cook receives lifetime achievement award
October 16, 2019The 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, 2019The 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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Clemson field tours to show alternatives to using invasive species for erosion control
October 15, 2019While most born below the Mason-Dixon line are quite familiar with the notorious plant known as “the vine that ate the South,” fewer are aware of the cautionary tale kudzu…
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Cherith Norman Chalet named 2019 Alumnus of the Year
October 14, 2019Cherith 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, 2019Tri-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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Greenville Tech Foundation honors Dodie Anderson, the Jolley Foundation, and Lockheed Martin
October 11, 2019Left to Right: Dr. Keith Miller, president, Greenville Technical College; Mike Fox, Greenville site director and general manager, Lockheed Martin; Duff Bruce, Jolley Foundation trustee; Jolley Christman, Jolley Foundation trustee;…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces Upstate Hospitality Award winners
October 10, 2019The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced the winners for the 7th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the…
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RPM Foundation supports scholarships for Auto Body Repair students through gift to Greenville Tech Foundation
October 9, 2019Six Auto Body Repair students at Greenville Technical College have received $1,000 scholarships thanks to a gift to the Greenville Tech Foundation. The support comes from the RPM Foundation, which…
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The Charter Institute at Erskine experiment is working: SC Report Card data shows charter school growth
October 8, 2019In 2017, the Charter Institute at Erskine (Institute) was established by Erskine College as a charter school authorizer to improve public education across the state of South Carolina. After only…
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Tri-County’s Medical Assisting Program granted full, continuing accreditation by CAAHEP
October 8, 2019Tri-County Technical College’s Medical Assisting program has been granted full, continuing accreditation through fall 2028 by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This is the maximum…
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Greenville Technical College receives OSHA grant to improve construction training
October 8, 2019Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been selected as a recipient of a $111,885 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Susan Harwood Training Grant Program award. Recipients of these grants deliver…
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