Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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‘Skill Up’ Platform Aims to Connect Individuals with Career Pathways
December 2, 2020
Upstate SC Alliance launches regional gateway to technical training programs Although the coronavirus pandemic has slowed some areas of the economy, within many sectors, businesses continue to grow. A new…
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Presbyterian College pharmacy students, professor administer flu shots as flu season looms
December 1, 2020
“It’s always important to get your flu shot, but there is an emphasis on that importance this year during the pandemic,” said Dr. Tiffaney Threatt, associate professor at the Presbyterian…
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The 21st annual Christmas at PC to Air on Facebook this Weekend
November 30, 2020
Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program, will appear online this year. “Home for Christmas” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates First-generation Students during Weeklong Festival
November 30, 2020
“In the past, many first-generation students were looked down upon,” said Stephanie Keene, associate director of Academic Success and PresbyFirst+ coordinator at Presbyterian College. “Many had feelings of imposter syndrome,…
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Curiosity Corner: Why they speak Portuguese in Brazil, 24/7
November 23, 2020
Question: Most South American countries are Spanish-speaking, yet Brazilians speak Portuguese. Why is this? (Asked by a column reader whose Spanish wasn’t any good in Brazil.) Reply: Brazil is the…
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President and First Lady of Presbyterian College Honored during Farewell Reception
November 22, 2020
Staton Hall will be the name of the central building of the recently constructed residential complex on campus, named in honor of outgoing PC President Bob Staton. PC Board…
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PC Internship Program Benefits Students and Local Businesses
November 18, 2020
PC students have interned throughout Laurens County for many years, but this has increased significantly in the past 10 years. Many local businesses have filled part-time employment needs with aspiring…
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Lander University’s holiday Ceramics Sale is Nov. 23 – 24
November 18, 2020
Forget the madness of Black Friday holiday shopping lines! Shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts is made easy this season with the annual Ceramics Sale of the Lander University Art Department. The…
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Area Commission Selects Dr. Hope Rivers as Piedmont Technical College’s Third President
November 13, 2020
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has selected Dr. Hope Rivers to serve as the college’s third president, effective January 4, 2021. The decision was made after a nationwide…
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Lander University hosts breakfast for campus veterans
November 13, 2020
In honor of Veterans Day, The Office of Military and Veterans Services at Lander University recognized students, faculty and staff who are also veterans of the United States Armed Forces…
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Piedmont Technical College Announces Finalists in Presidential Search
November 10, 2020
After a national search, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has narrowed the field to its top three finalists for the position of president. PTC officials began their search…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Selected as 19th President of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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Christmas at PC to Continue Virtually this Year
November 6, 2020
Three months ago, it looked like the pandemic would end 21 consecutive years of Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program. Because of concerns about…
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Lander University, Abbeville County Schools sign dual enrollment partnership agreement
November 6, 2020
Students of the Abbeville County School District will now have the opportunity to get a head start on their college education thanks to a newly formed partnership between Lander University…
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Lander University, Technical Colleges sign agreement to recognize general education credits for transfer students
October 29, 2020
Lander University and the South Carolina Technical College System have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the transfer of students from any one of the 16 technical colleges in South…
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10 trivia questions to test your election knowledge
October 29, 2020
Have you ever wondered why presidential elections are held on a Tuesday? Or the reason why the Republican party symbol is an elephant and the Democratic party symbol is a…
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South Carolina Department of Education launches new statewide program to engage students and families
October 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced a new program that will support students who need help navigating the challenges of COVID-19 learning environments. The ENGAGE South Carolina program will…
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Promoting Personal Finance Education Through Collaboration
October 28, 2020By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and Jim Morris, CEO of SC Economics Personal finance education has never been more relevant than it is today in the COVID-19 era. The…
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Presbyterian College Receives National Institutes of Health Award to Fund Biomedical Research
October 28, 2020
Presbyterian College is one of only 15 primarily undergraduate institutions in South Carolina to be awarded a grant supporting biomedical research. The $500,000 award from the National Institutes of Health…
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PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program to Begin in January
October 24, 2020
Dr. Nathan Herz, the director of occupational therapy at Presbyterian College, loves sharing stories from his 30-plus year career in occupational therapy. “There was a lady who had a stroke…
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Legacy of Lander softball player continues through scholarship
October 21, 2020
The question isn’t what Kariana Elise Smith accomplished in her 23 years of life. The question is: What didn’t she accomplish? The Lander University alumna, whose memory lives through the…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Selects New Admissions Director
October 20, 2020
Leigh Lanford returned to Presbyterian College to serve as the admissions director at the PC School of Pharmacy. Lanford graduated from PC in 1998. “I look forward to working with…
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SC Secretary of State releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 19, 2020
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). ICFAW, which runs from…
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Lander to move foundation, alumni offices to Greenwood Building; LUPD to relocate
October 19, 2020
Lander University is expanding its footprint in Uptown Greenwood with the move of one of its major administrative divisions to The Greenwood Building. University Advancement, which includes The Lander Foundation…
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25TH ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION – CROSS HILL MENNONITE SCHOOL – Oct. 15th
October 14, 2020
The Cross Hill Mennonite School will hold the 25th Annual Benefit Auction on Thursday, October 15th. BBQ plates (chicken and pork) will be sold from 4:00-7:00 Bake stand will also…
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Lander Trustees vote to keep tuition frozen for sixth consecutive academic year
October 14, 2020
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday (Oct. 14) to freeze tuition and general fees for the 2021-22 academic year. The unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees marks…
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Presbyterian College is the top private South Carolina college in Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”
October 13, 2020
Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…
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ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord Donate PPE to Local School Districts
October 13, 2020
On September 29, Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 received face masks and hand sanitizer donations from ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord. ZF Transmissions donated 5,000 child and…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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Local Residents Named Honorary Alumni at PC
October 13, 2020
Dee Nichols, of Clinton, and Ray and Scott Bunting, of Mountville, have been named honorary alumni at PC. The honor recognizes those who treat PC as their alma mater. Nichols…
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Pruitt joins Lander University Board of Trustees
October 8, 2020
Lander University has announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has elected Dr. Terry O. Pruitt, of Spartanburg, to represent South Carolina’s fourth congressional district on the University’s Board of…
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South Carolina Department of Education awarded $31.5 million charter school grant
October 7, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced that South Carolina will receive a new grant award of more than $31.5 million over the course of the next five years from…
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Lander University, Technical Colleges sign partnership agreement to enhance transfer of students
October 7, 2020
Lander University’s College of Business and the South Carolina Technical College System have signed a partnership agreement designed to enhance the seamless transfer of students and graduates from the 16…
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Presbyterian College Hosts Graduation for Class of 2020
October 7, 2020
Graduates from Presbyterian College’s Class of 2020 filed out of Neville Hall on the PC campus, all wearing masks. They made their way to the West Plaza, where friends and…
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Senior Helps Families of Migrant Workers
October 5, 2020
“It really opens your eyes when you’re working with a non-English-speaking student, and you’re trying to teach them math, English, or reading,” said senior George Crosby, from Walterboro, S.C. For…
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Lander University and Tri-County Technical College partner to advance education
September 29, 2020
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Galen DeHay and Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino signed an articulation agreement giving criminal justice students another pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree. The…
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Presbyterian College Revises Spring Semester Schedule
September 28, 2020“As we proceed through this academic year, we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and plan for challenging circumstances across the next several months,” Dr. Don Raber, PC’s Provost,…
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M.S.M. Program Catching on at Lander
September 24, 2020
A year after the establishment of its new Master of Science in Management degree, Lander University’s College of Business has its first four graduates of the program. The M.S.M is…
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Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status
September 24, 2020
The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” In reviewing the program’s plans for opening and resources available for…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Presbyterian College among nation’s best at social mobility
September 23, 2020
According to the U.S. News & World Report, “Economically disadvantaged students are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. “But some colleges are more…
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I Am Lander: For Torry Fuller, attitude is everything
September 23, 2020
“Positive Mind. Positive Vibes. Positive Life.” Step into the Lander University office of Torry Fuller and be inspired. Throughout the office are messages of hope and motivation, along with a…
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Laurens County School District 56
September 18, 2020
Local School district, we have 1 high school, 1 middle school and 3 Elementary schools and one 4k center.
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PA Studies Professor Shares Passion for Emergency Medicine
September 16, 2020
Amanda Stevenson-Cali serves the local healthcare community in more ways than one. She’s the academic director and instructor in the Physician’s Assistant Studies Program and works as a physician assistant…
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Clinton Fire Department to Hold Second Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz
September 16, 2020
The City of Clinton Fire Department’s Second Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz is scheduled for October 15th. Department personnel, along with the Red Cross and state fire partners will respond to…
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Training Young Drivers to Keep our Roads Safe for Everyone
September 14, 2020
Greenlight Driving Academy has been training young drivers in the basics of drivers’ education and the safety of the road for over thirteen years. The locally owned business was started…
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Lander University announces new Public History emphasis
September 14, 2020
In support of the University’s continued enrollment growth, Lander University’s Department of History and Philosophy at Lander has introduced an emphasis in Public History to accompany its Bachelor of Science…
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Junior Earns NASA Research Award
September 14, 2020
Tori Snyder, a junior physics major, spent this past summer conducting research funded by a NASA Space Research Grant. Snyder worked to set up a study of galactic motion with…
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