Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award
August 30, 2017The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…
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Trident Tech wins Southern Region Equity Award
August 30, 2017The Association of Community College Trustees has named Trident Technical College the recipient of the 2017 Southern Region Equity Award. The equity award recognizes the commitment made by a community…
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Jamie Khan appointed as newest Citadel Board of Visitors member
August 28, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Jamie Khan, member attorney at McCullough Khan, LLC, in Charleston, is the newest member of The Citadel Board of Visitors. The Citadel Alumni Association’s Board of Directors appointed Khan…
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Barton Sachs wins MUSC FRD’s 2017 Innovation Award
August 28, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Barton Sachs, M.D., professor of orthopaedics, is the winner of the 2017 Admiral Albert J. Baccioco Innovator of the Year Award, the highest honor awarded by the…
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Citadel, N.C. State University earn $2.4M in grants for STEM teacher development
August 28, 2017
Representatives from The Citadel STEM Center of Excellence, the Zucker Family School of Education, and the School of Science and Mathematics will work to improve the professional development of more than 350 middle and…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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Alumni couple establishes new statewide teacher mentor award
August 27, 2017
ROCK HILL, SC – As South Carolina struggles with teacher retention rates, effective mentoring for current and future educators has become increasingly important. Jessie Williams Little ’73 and her husband,…
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USC breaks sponsored award funding record for the third consecutive year
August 23, 2017
The University of South Carolina faculty has — for the third year in a row — set a new record for sponsored award funding, garnering $253.6 million for research, training and service…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Metal Mentors: industry organizations collaborate to support students and careers in metal working
August 23, 2017
FLORENCE, SC – ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced three initiatives to support students and schools focused on skilled trade- and manufacturing-related careers. First, ESAB has announced the WeldItForward student and school…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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Bob Quinn, Executive Director, SCRA
August 22, 2017
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Education, Innovation and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Bob Quinn, Executive…
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MUSC Board of Trustees hears strong results in research, hospital operations and philanthropy
August 17, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving reports of strong financial performance in areas that…
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Charleston RISE releases performance rankings for CCSD high schools
August 16, 2017
Just weeks before the start of a new school year, a group of parent advocates working to improve local education has ranked each high school in Charleston County based on…
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Charleston RISE releases performance rankings for CCSD high schools
August 15, 2017
Just weeks before the start of a new school year, a group of parent advocates working to improve local education has ranked each high school in Charleston County based on…
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Get to know The Citadel Class of 2021
August 15, 2017The Citadel Class of 2021 officially reports to campus on Saturday, August 12. The freshman cadet recruits represent the most diverse South Carolina Corps of Cadets Matriculation Day class in…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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University of South Carolina’s impact tops $5 billion annually, new study shows
August 14, 2017
The annual statewide economic impact of the University of South Carolina system now totals $5.5 billion, supporting one in 35 jobs statewide and generating nearly $220 million in tax revenue…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Citadel Board of Visitors now led by Columbia businessman Fred L. Price Jr., ’75
August 11, 2017
Other new members join college’s board as 2017 – 18 academic year is set to begin The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) is now being led by Col. Fred L.…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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Zucker Family School of Education takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
August 9, 2017
Public forum includes lawmakers, superintendents, deans from four colleges, national leaders The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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SCASA’s Foundation announces $100,000 donation to capital campaign
August 8, 2017
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership announces a significant gift to their recent capital campaign, Building a Foundation for School Leadership. The Foundation was formed in 1991 to support…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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Science and Math Governor’s School names Jon Shannon executive vice president
August 4, 2017
HARTSVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce Jon Shannon, GSSM’s chief information officer, has been named executive vice president. In…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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Timothy McDowell named principal of Cane Bay High School
July 17, 2017
Timothy McDowell has been named the new principal of Cane Bay High School in Summerville, South Carolina. The Berkeley County School Board approved the appointment at their meeting on Monday,…
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BCSD leaders mourn loss of longtime education advocate Frances Brewer
July 17, 2017
Berkeley County School District (BCSD) leaders and educators are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of former District 2 school board member Ms. Frances Brewer of Goose Creek, South Carolina.…
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Carolina Orthopaedics launches 2017 “Medical Mentoring” program
July 13, 2017
Unique summer program provides students an introduction to medical careers Carolina Orthopaedics, based in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand community, has launched its…
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TCCC’s FAFSA Pilot Project surpasses target
July 11, 2017
The FAFSA Pilot Project, an initiative of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), has met and surpassed its target, resulting in a 20-percentage point jump in FAFSA completions at five…
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Baker School of Business at The Citadel announces new accounting program
July 11, 2017The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel is readying principled business leaders of tomorrow with a new accounting program. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education…
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How to Write Business Plans and Pitch Decks – July 13
July 11, 2017
Join our experts and learn what should and should not be included in your Business Plan or Pitch Deck. Whether launching a business or requesting funding for an innovative product…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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Swansea High School JAG-SC team takes 2nd in Nation
July 7, 2017
The Swansea High School Students in Action Team placed second nationally in the Jefferson Awards Foundation competition. They were recognized for their service learning project which is to promote community…
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President of The Citadel announces retirement date
July 5, 2017
The president of The Citadel, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret.), who led the college to unprecedented levels of achievement in academic distinction, civic engagement, fundraising and diversity, announced…
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Operation Inherent Resolve communications leader to be newest vice president
July 5, 2017
CHARLESTON, S.C.− One of the most accomplished communications strategists in the U.S. Air Force will join The Citadel’s leadership team as the new vice president for communications and marketing. Col.…
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Shameka Washington named principal of Goose Creek High; Rebecca Davis named interim at Sedgefield Middle
June 27, 2017
Shameka Washington, former principal at Sedgefield Middle, has been named the new principal of Goose Creek High and Rebecca Davis, former assistant principal at Sedgefield Middle, has been named Interim…
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New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase
June 26, 2017
As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…
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New state budget follows familiar pattern; requires modest, yet critical tuition increase
June 26, 2017
As a new budget year approaches, the University of South Carolina is renewing its call for additional public support of higher education. In the months ahead before the next legislative…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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The Walker Foundation appoints new Trustees
June 22, 2017
The Walker Foundation Announces New Appointment to the Board of Trustees and Officers for 2017-2018 The Walker Foundation, the fundraising arm of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and…
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CCSD announces six new leaders for the 2017-18 school year
June 21, 2017Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to welcome the following individuals to their new positions within the District: Jeff Beckwith, Interim Principal* , North Charleston Elementary Beckwith joins…
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Zucker School graduates to lead educational efforts this fall in local districts
June 21, 2017
More than 50 percent of CCSD’s new leadership hires hold degrees from the Zucker School The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel continues to be a driving force…
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DHEC, Clemson announce South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream Program
June 19, 2017The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Clemson University Center for Watershed Excellence are partnering to form the South Carolina Adopt-a-Stream (SCAAS) program. The…
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Singleton Baseball Complex continues towards completion
June 19, 2017
As the greater Charleston community prepares to remember the second anniversary of the Emanuel AME shooting, work continues at Charleston Southern University on the Singleton Baseball Complex. “Just as Sharonda…
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Social media user privacy among research projects funded by new grants
June 19, 2017
Head of Citadel’s NSA-designated Cyber Defense Center of Excellence earns two new grants For colleges and universities grants funding research in STEM-related fields are essential to continuing programs that can…
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The Citadel’s board approves tuition and fees for 2017-18 academic year
June 19, 2017The Citadel’s Board of Visitors approved tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic year. The Citadel’s fee structure is different from most colleges and universities because the costs of room…
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GSSM Foundation receives grant from Monsanto Fund to support GoSciTech residential camps
June 15, 2017
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation (GSSM-F) recently received a $10,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund’s 2017 Site Grant Initiative in support of GSSM’s GoSciTech residential…
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