Finalists named for President of Tri-County Technical College
March 15, 2019
Three candidates have been named as finalists to be the next President of Tri-County Technical College. Dr. William C. Brothers, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Southwestern Community College; D.…
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Travelers Rest High’s Shelley Smith Teacher of the Year finalist
March 14, 2019State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Travelers Rest High School teacher, Shelley Smith, at her school today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists…
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Wren High School’s Tamara Cox is Teacher of the Year finalist
March 14, 2019State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Wren High School teacher, Tamara Cox, at her school today with news that she has been selected as one of five finalists for…
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John I. Smith Charities donation adds human patient simulators at Greenville Technical College
March 12, 2019
The medical field is fast paced, and new allied health graduates need to be armed with more than book knowledge when they begin work. Human patient simulators allow students in…
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René Sawyer of Greenville Technical College among ten selected nationwide for Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
March 6, 2019René Sawyer of Greenville Technical College has been selected for the 2019 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award presented by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in…
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Veterinary Technology Adoption Day Is March 14
March 6, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Veterinary Technology Department will hold a Pet Adoption Day Thursday, March 14, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Halbert Hall on the Pendleton Campus. Dogs are leash…
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New industrial engineering chair has top-10 ranking in his sights
March 6, 2019
A professor who has received one of industrial engineering’s top professional honors is taking the helm of a fast-growing Clemson University department and wants to make it among the best…
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New leader plans to take Glenn Department of Civil Engineering to greater heights
March 6, 2019
A highly accomplished professor who plans to join Clemson University in August said the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering is close to top-tier status and that his goal will be…
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Furman joins effort to improve health outcomes in South Carolina
March 5, 2019
The Duke Endowment has awarded a $1.025 million, three-year grant to the University of South Carolina to support a statewide effort to improve patient and population health in South Carolina…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director
March 1, 2019S.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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Craig Wallace named business management chair at Clemson University
February 27, 2019
Craig Wallace of the University of Denver will become the new Department of Management chair in Clemson University’s College of Business. Wallace most recently served as the management chair at…
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Community leaders named Charter Champions
February 25, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Benefit Bash from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. On Saturday March 2, 2019, the community is invited to join…
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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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TR councilwoman, Furman University professor Shaniece Criss selected for 2019 Class of ChangeMakers
February 25, 2019
Shaniece Criss, assistant professor of health sciences at Furman University, has been named to the 2019 Class of ChangeMakers by the Jefferson Awards Foundation (JAF). The group consists of 15…
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2019 spring foreign language classes now open for registration at Upstate International
February 20, 2019
2019 spring foreign language classes start the week of March 25th and are now open for registration at Upstate International Where can one find over 30 classes in 13 languages?…
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Tri-County’s expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program receives maximum reaffirmation of accreditation
February 20, 2019
Tri-County Technical College’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program received a maximum full reaffirmation of accreditation following a meeting of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). “The CODA met February 7,…
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Lockheed Martin to host 2019 Code Quest Competition
February 20, 2019
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville, S.C. facility. High schools from across the…
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Bosch Community Foundation supports STEM education at Greenville Technical College
February 19, 2019
A $12,000 grant from the Bosch Community Foundation is providing scholarship assistance for 22 high school students enrolled in Greenville Technical College STEM courses. The students are taking the classes…
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BJU announces The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship
February 19, 2019
Bob Jones University recently announced the creation of The Beneth Peters Jones Memorial Scholarship in honor of the memory of Beneth Peters Jones, the late wife of former BJU president…
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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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Summer day camp at Greenville Tech expands offerings for 2019
February 18, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Adventure Tech summer day camps for middle schoolers returns for the 2019 season with new camp offerings – drones, coding, pet care, sustainable gardening and personal radio,…
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Igor Luzinov awarded Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers
February 18, 2019
Igor Luzinov of Clemson University today became the first recipient of the Kentwool Distinguished Professorship in Natural Fibers, an honor named for a 176-year-old textile company that remains committed to…
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Kyle Brinkman named chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 18, 2019
A Clemson University alumnus who traveled the world and worked at Savannah River National Lab before returning to his alma mater as an associate professor is taking the helm of…
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Heart research gets $4.1 million boost on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but the holiday has also become an opportunity to promote heart health, a tradition that continues as Clemson University bioengineers…
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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 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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Jim Wanner named to Tri-County’s Commission
February 13, 2019
Jim Wanner has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. The Pickens County Legislative Delegation recommended Mr. Wanner to the Governor. His appointment…
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Governor’s School makes bold curriculum changes
February 13, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently approved the most significant change to the school’s curriculum in recent years. By a…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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Furman University Board of Trustees receives AGB’S John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership
February 13, 2019
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) has honored the Furman University Board of Trustees for its exceptional leadership and “strong focus on governance.” Furman is one…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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Tyler Bucholtz receives award at CJIS Conference
February 12, 2019
Officer Tyler Bucholtz, a graduate of Bob Jones University, recently received the “Latent Hit of the Year” Award from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) at the 2019 Criminal…
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South Carolina School Counselor and Advocate of the Year
February 7, 2019
The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Rob Rhodes. Rhodes, the Director of School Counseling Services in Greenville County Schools has made…
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South Carolina School Counselors of the Year
February 7, 2019The Palmetto State School Counselor Association announced our 2019 School Counselors of the Year, Deborah Blume, Elementary School Counselor and Overall School Counselor of the Year and Leigh Eubanks, Middle School…
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Peace Studio: Broadway, a new musical theater camp for teens
February 6, 2019
This July, teens ages 13-17 with a passion for singing, dancing and acting can hone their skills at Peace Studio: Broadway. The new, robust summer camp brings together top musical…
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Dr. Matteel Jones of Greenville Technical College named to SACSCOC board
February 1, 2019
Dr. Matteel Jones, vice president for student services at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the South Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on…
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BJU School of Education hosts Chinese Educators
January 31, 2019The Bob Jones University School of Education, in partnership with Bob Jones Academy (BJA) and BJU Press, is hosting an intensive educational advancement program for nearly 50 Chinese educators Jan.22…
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Greenville Technical College celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service
January 31, 2019On January 21, Greenville Technical College celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a day of service in keeping with the civil rights leader’s legacy of bringing people together. Over…
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BJU joins University Center Greenville
January 30, 2019
In a press conference at University Center Greenville, Bob Jones University today announced its membership in University Center and the location of its new School for Continuing, Online and Professional…
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Greenville Tech Foundation elects officers and adds board members
January 29, 2019
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. New officers have been announced for the…
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Wofford recommended in Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value Colleges’
January 29, 2019
Wofford College again has been included among the nation’s best colleges for students receiving a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.…
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Brown named director of Dual of Enrollment and Early College at Greenville Technical College
January 29, 2019
Tameka Brown has joined the staff at Greenville Technical College as director of Dual Enrollment and Early College. Dual enrollment is a popular option with high school students, allowing juniors…
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Transformative education legislation filed on January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Three bills filed today to modernize education system with a focus on students and teachers. House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement today: “It is time for transformative…
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Statement from State Superintendent Molly Spearman on House Bill 3759
January 24, 2019
State Superintendent Molly Spearman today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3759, the “South Carolina Career Opportunity and Access for All Act”: . “As a proud South…
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Nine South Carolina schools selected as finalists for Palmetto’s Finest Awards
January 23, 2019
Nine schools from around the state have been selected as finalists for the 2019 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. This selection comes after extensive evaluations by a committee of fellow educators and…
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SCC to host Economic Visionaries Celebration: Last call for company nominations, due on Feb. 1
January 22, 2019
Spartanburg Community College will celebrate the contributions of Upstate businesses at the annual Economic Visionaries Gala on March 21 at the Spartanburg Marriott. Four Upstate companies from Spartanburg, Union and…
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SCC welcomes Caroline Sexton as Director of Grants
January 22, 2019
Spartanburg Community College recently welcomed Caroline Sexton as the director of grants. In this role, Sexton is responsible for planning, writing, securing and managing all grant funding for the college…
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Wofford to construct new student residence hall
January 17, 2019
Wofford College has announced plans to construct a new 150-bed student residence hall in a prime location in the heart of campus. Construction on Jerome Johnson Richardson Hall, named in honor…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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S.C. Ethics Bowl comes to Wofford
January 16, 2019
Ten high schools from around the state will compete Saturday, Jan. 26, in the inaugural South Carolina Regional High School Ethics Bowl at Wofford College, hosted by the Department of…
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