Donation from retired Cryovac executive breaks record for Clemson University chemical engineering
March 15, 2018
A retired Greenville executive who has donated to organizations ranging from the Peace Center to First Presbyterian Church is turning his philanthropic attention to Clemson University, where he is providing…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies partners with Upstate SC Alliance
March 14, 2018
Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has established a partnership with Upstate SC Alliance, the regional economic development organization representing the 10-county northwestern corner of South Carolina. As an investor…
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USC Upstate presents The Global South: A Summit on the Changing Face of the Upstate – March 20
March 14, 2018
The Upstate region is becoming increasingly diverse and the University of South Carolina Upstate is committed to explore and celebrate the ways our local lives intersect with the wider world.…
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Clemson research foundation names executive director
March 14, 2018
A seasoned business executive and product-development professional has been tapped to lead the Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF). As CURF executive director, Chris Gesswein is charged with commercializing innovative Clemson…
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Key source of auto industry talent wins rare honor
March 14, 2018A professor who is based in Greenville and plays a key role in supplying the automotive industry with engineers is bringing home an honor that goes to a small percentage…
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Greenville Technical College opens third Student Veterans Center with gift from Lockheed Martin
March 13, 2018Greenville Technical College opened a third Student Veterans Center as a place where veterans can gather, study, and feel part of a supportive community. The centers are made possible through…
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Spinx to create new Regional Learning Center at Trident Technical College
March 13, 2018
SPINX, a S.C.-based convenience store and gas retailer with nearly 80 locations and 45 car washes across the state, is pleased to announce that it has established a new Regional…
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USC Upstate offers 12 Foreign Language Classes for personal, professional enrichments
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s World Languages Institute will offer instruction in 12 foreign languages this spring in non-credit personal enrichment courses. Classes start the week of April 2, 2018 and…
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USC Upstate holds Fresh Check Day
March 12, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate will hold Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2018 on the patio outside the Sansbury Campus Life Center.…
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Nursing graduate funds scholarship at Greenville Technical College
March 12, 2018
Jeff West and Steve Horler have donated $50,136.66 to Greenville Technical College to establish an endowed scholarship fund for students enrolled in the college’s Nursing Program. The first award will…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds board members
March 12, 2018
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. Sam Erwin of Iberia Bank serves as…
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SCASA’s Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating SC Educator Hall of Fame inductees and distinguished SC public school graduates
March 12, 2018
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its second annual gala on Friday, April 27, 2018, to celebrate the…
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Nobel laureate to speak at Clemson
March 12, 2018
Renowned chemist Robert H. Grubbs, who won a Nobel prize for unlocking the door for new customizable polymers and other advanced materials, will speak at Clemson University April 11. The…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Lockheed Martin to host Code Quest competition
March 6, 2018
High Schools invited to register to compete by March 30 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will host its annual Code Quest competition on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at various sites worldwide, including its Greenville,…
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Tri-County alumni, past and present, invited to reconnect at April 6 Grad Fest
March 5, 2018
Recent Tri-County Technical College graduates will have an opportunity to engage with other alumni, past and present, at Grad Fest, a celebratory class reunion event set for Friday, April 6,…
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USC Upstate School of Education completes CAEP accreditation visit
March 5, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate announced that its School of Education has completed its self-study and accreditation visit through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Sarah-Hunt Barron,…
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Furman student named University Innovations Fellow by Stanford University Design School
March 5, 2018Furman University sophomore Natalie Tikhonovsky has been named a University Innovation Fellow by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. She is the daughter of Sergey and Oksana Tikhonovsky…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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SC School Boards Association recognizes eight board members for earning top recognition in training
March 1, 2018
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) honors eight South Carolina school board members with the highest recognition in the SCSBA Boardmanship Institute. The SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982,…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove to kick off Governor’s School for the Arts’ new guest artist series
March 1, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C.—The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities has announced a new program that will bring world-renowned artists to Greenville for free public events and educational opportunities.…
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Dr. Jackie Blakley honored with 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award
February 28, 2018
Dr. Jackie Blakley, dean of the Business and Public Services Division at Tri-County Technical College, has been honored with the 2018 Martha Kime Piper Award for her service and support…
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Jennifer Hulehan receives A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year Award
February 28, 2018
Jennifer Hulehan’s creative efforts in redesigning developmental course offerings to improve retention and student success earned her the esteemed A. Wade Martin Innovator of the Year award. Hulehan, who leads…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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Mike Brenan, Co-chair, TransformSC
February 27, 2018
On March 1 & 2, business and education leaders from around South Carolina will gather for the fifth annual TransformSC conference – the 2018 TransformSC Spring Conference: Transformation Through Data.…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Dr. Kathryn Hix of Greenville Technical College selected as Cowan Award winner
February 26, 2018
Dr. Kathryn Hix, an assistant professor of English at Greenville Technical College (GTC), has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Cowan Award. The award, presented by the Two-Year…
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Furman University hosts third annual Bell Tower Ball
February 26, 2018Furman University recently presented awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball, which took place at the TD Convention Center on Saturday, February 24. The event celebrated the accomplishments of the…
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Wofford students conducting Creative Activity Workshops for older adults
February 26, 2018
Students from Wofford College will conduct a series of Creative Activity Workshops for older adults – age 55 and older – starting Wednesday, Feb. 28, at a new location, the Spartanburg…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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The Community Foundation of Greenville awards Legacy Early College Elementary School $45,000
February 22, 2018Scholars and members of the Legacy Early College leadership staff met with representatives of the Community Foundation to receive a $45,000 educational grant. Legacy Early College Elementary School…
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USC Upstate Brighter Future Conference offers outstanding speakers addressing the current issues in child abuse and prevention
February 21, 2018
With Upstate South Carolina having the highest rates in the state of maltreatment reports, investigations, alternative responses and removal to foster care, the need for expert training in child welfare…
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Chief Medical Officer joins PC’s new PA Studies program
February 20, 2018
Dr. Gregory Mappin has served as Self Regional Healthcare’s chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for the last 12 years and as a thoracic surgeon for the…
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GSSM to Host INSIDE GSSM STEM Education Day – February 24
February 20, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its annual INSIDE GSSM STEM education day for students and families from across the state. When: Saturday, February 24,…
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Furman Education Professor Paul L. Thomas co-edits new collection of essays
February 19, 2018
Furman Department of Education professor Paul L. Thomas has co-edited a new collection of essays, Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America(Brill/Sense). The collection is co-edited by Christian Z.…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 19, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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Wofford equestrian team to co-host, compete Saturday- College co-hosting Tryon competition with Furman, Converse
February 19, 2018
Wofford College’s equestrian team will co-host and compete Saturday, Feb. 24, in a collegiate competition at the FENCE Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C. Co-hosting the event with Wofford are Furman University…
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A Higher Opportunity- New video showcase promising career choices for local students in Laurens County
February 19, 2018
The Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) recently partnered with both Laurens County School Districts, as well as the City of Laurens and the City of Clinton, on an exciting new…
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Academic Outreach Camp accepting applications for two-week summer program
February 15, 2018
From exploring manufacturing production processes and healthcare quality outcomes, to driving high-performance BMW’s, 30 rising high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply both science and math principles using…
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Pamela Steinke named vice provost at USC Upstate
February 15, 2018
Effective April 16, Dr. Pamela Steinke will begin serving as vice provost and associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate where she will oversee the…
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Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College among ten selected nationwide for Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award
February 14, 2018
Amber Morgan of Greenville Technical College has been selected for the 2018 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award for her outstanding work to impact the culture at her institution. For the…
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Lifelong Learning at Wofford set for spring term
February 14, 2018
If your iPhone still mystifies you, if you’d like to learn more about your health and preventing illness or if you’d like to explore Asia without leaving the U.S., then…
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Shoestring Players shed light with ‘Post-Electric’ play
February 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina Upstate’s Shoestring Players will present “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” from March 1-4 in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center at 170 Gramling Drive on campus. The play by…
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Clemson University names Emily Watrous to lead human resources office
February 14, 2018
Clemson University alumna Emily Watrous of Greenville will join her alma mater as chief human resources officer March 5. In this position, she also will serve as a member of…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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Clemson University honors former Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with 2018 Ethics in Action Award
February 14, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Clemson University’s Rutland Institute of Ethics honored former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. with the 2018 Ethics in Action Award Feb. 10. Attendees joined friends and…
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Workforce Pathways Scholarship funding available for short-term job training in high demand career fields
February 13, 2018
Greenville Technical College’s division of Economic Development and Corporate Training (EDCT) is again offering a limited-time scholarship for eligible individuals seeking short-term job training for high-demand employment areas. The Workforce…
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