CDS announces Outshine Summer Reading Program
June 18, 2018
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) would like to invite Upstate families to participate in their Outshine Summer Reading Program. CDS staff and volunteers will read with children to keep…
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Two South Carolinians selected to help advise U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
June 18, 2018
A Clemson University professor who is close to finishing a sabbatical with Amazon is one of two South Carolinians selected to serve on a nationwide committee that advises U.S. Commerce…
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UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world
June 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row. The newly…
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Wofford receives major grant for faculty development
June 13, 2018
$250,000 award from Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Wofford College has received a grant of $250,000 from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations designed to align faculty development and support with the…
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Steven Crump named interim VP and chief financial officer
June 12, 2018
Clemson University President James P. Clements announced Monday that Steven H. Crump has been named interim vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the university begins its search…
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New effort at Furman University means faster response to anaphylactic shock
June 11, 2018
A partnership between Furman’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) and Nashville-based company LifeReach has culminated with the installation of Anaphylaxis Emergency Kits (AEKs) around campus that will…
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Andrews, Watson elected to Wofford College board
June 11, 2018
Six re-elected to new four-year terms as trustees Two alumni have been elected to the Wofford College Board of Trustees, and six individuals were re-elected to new four-year terms as…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduating class gets an early start on their purpose for life
June 6, 2018
“The purpose of life . . . is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”…
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PC undertakes site work on Johnson field at Old Bailey Stadium in anticipation of constructing new student housing
June 6, 2018On May 30, in anticipation of securing financing to construct new student housing, PC began the site preparation work necessary to allow construction of new housing for seniors on…
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OEA and Hamilton Career Center celebrate NOW graduates
June 4, 2018Nurturing Oconee’s Workforce, NOW, is a unique program designed collaboratively by the Oconee Economic Alliance and the School District of Oconee County. With manufacturing as the back bone of Oconee…
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Former Wofford College Chaplain Rev. Dr. Talmage B. Skinner Jr. has died
May 31, 2018
The Rev. Dr. Talmage Boyd Skinner Jr., former Perkins-Prothro Chaplain and Professor of Religion at Wofford College and a member of the Class of 1956, died away early this morning (Thursday, May…
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Duke Energy grant supports workforce training at the Spartanburg Community College Cherokee County campus
May 30, 2018
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help high school seniors (17-19 years old) and individuals pursuing a GED through Cherokee…
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Clemson executive Brett Dalton accepts leadership position at Baylor University
May 30, 2018
After a distinguished Clemson career that spans nearly three decades, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Brett Dalton is leaving the university for a similar role at Baylor University…
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Furman University mathematics professor receives Cur Mentor award
May 30, 2018
Liz Bouzarth, associate professor of mathematics at Furman University, has received a Math and Computer Science Faculty Mentoring Award from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Candidates for the awards…
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Clemson’s College of Business names Wendy York dean
May 29, 2018
Wendy York, associate dean at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, has been named dean of Clemson University’s College of Business. She will begin her new job in mid-July. As…
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GSSM announces Wall Street investment manager to deliver 29th commencement address
May 29, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees announced that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th…
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Chapman Cultural Center offers creative training for early educators
May 24, 2018
Chapman Cultural Center is offering the first in a series of workshops for early childhood educators on June 16th, 2018. Creativity: The Missing Piece will focus on using drama/theater and visual…
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Furman University receives grant for Healthy Greenville project
May 22, 2018
Furman University Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) has received a $592,486 grant for a project that addresses care for Greenville’s senior adult population through the Healthy Greenville…
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Greenville Technical College named one of 18 “Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges”
May 22, 2018
Greenville Technical College has been selected as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, an honor extended to only 18 institutions this year. The designation comes…
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Bridges to a Brighter Future outreach program names 22nd class of students
May 21, 2018
Twenty-six Greenville County high school students have been invited to participate in Bridges to a Brighter Future at Furman University, a program whose mission is to give students the tools…
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Utility partners with experts to study fish loss
May 21, 2018
Spartanburg Water is partnering with multiple agencies and environmental experts to study the effects of algae reduction strategies on the ecosystems contained within two of its drinking water reservoirs. While…
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Heidi Hansen McCrory named Vice President
May 21, 2018
Furman University President Elizabeth Davis announced today that Heidi Hansen McCrory, vice president for college relations at Kenyon College in Ohio, has been named vice president for development at Furman.…
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OLLI at Furman accepting applications for class 5, Senior Leaders Greenville
May 21, 2018
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman is accepting applications through June 15 for Class 5, Senior Leaders Greenville. Launched in 2013, Senior Leaders Greenville is a program designed for adults…
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Wofford holds 164th Commencement Exercises
May 21, 2018
Dr. Douglas E. Wood, a 1990 Wofford College graduate and a senior fellow on justice and equity at the Aspen Institute, delivered the address at the college’s 164th Commencement Exercises…
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BJU names Alan Benson as Vice President for Student Development and Discipleship
May 21, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the appointment of Alan Benson of Streamwood, Illinois, as vice president for student development and discipleship effective Monday, July 23. Benson will oversee…
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BJU names Alan Benson as Vice President for Student Development and Discipleship
May 21, 2018
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced the appointment of Alan Benson of Streamwood, Illinois, as vice president for student development and discipleship effective Monday, July 23. Benson will oversee…
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Spartanburg Community College granted National Science Foundation funding for cybersecurity
May 17, 2018
Students enrolled in Spartanburg Community College’s Computer Technology Networking Electives Associate of Applied Science degree program will soon learn more about the growing field of cybersecurity thanks to the award…
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PEP announces renewed support from Duke Energy and expansion of Greenville County Schools’ GATE program
May 17, 2018Alternative certification program addresses teacher shortage Public Education Partners (PEP) is pleased to announce that for the second consecutive year, the Duke Energy Foundation has donated $100,000 to support the…
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Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University appoint joint faculty member for environmental remediation
May 17, 2018Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on environmental remediation and radioactive waste disposal. In this position, Dr. Powell…
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Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies names outstanding faculty member
May 17, 2018Furman University Undergraduate Evening Studies (UES) has presented its Outstanding Faculty Award to Rusty Copsey, vice president of Wells Fargo. UES annually recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated dedication…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Furman University Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions, tenure; four new members to join board
May 14, 2018
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman University Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 13 faculty members; four new members will join the board July 1. The trustees also granted…
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Spartanburg Community College honors 2018 State Service Award recipients and retirees
May 14, 2018
Spartanburg Community College recently honored employees and retirees for their years of service to South Carolina and the College, as well as individuals who have been selected for special honors…
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Corey Evans receives Tri-County Technical College’s Presidential Medallion for Instructional Excellence
May 10, 2018
Corey Evans, an instructor in the Humanities department who also teaches developmental English and college skills classes for the Comprehensive Studies department, was honored May 7 with the highest award…
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Today is the beginning of next chapter in your lives, Boeing Executive tells Tri-County’s Class of 2018
May 10, 2018
Today is just the beginning of the next chapter in your lives, Tommy Preston, a Pickens County native who serves as director of National Strategy and Engagement and Government Operations…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School is nationally recognized
May 10, 2018In its 2018 review, U. S. News and World Report recognizes Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) as one of its U. S. News Best High Schools. The Best High…
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Denise Bailey receives Distinguished Alumni Award
May 10, 2018
When Denise Bailey graduated from Tri-County Technical College’s Accounting program in 2004, she narrowed her entry-level career options down to two areas in public accounting –tax or audit compliance. She…
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Mother and Daughter Graduate Together, Begin New Phases of Their Lives
May 9, 2018
May 7 was a bittersweet day for Regina Wherry, 52, and Jasmine Brotemarkte, 22, a mother and daughter from Anderson who spent the last two years as Tri-County Technical College…
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Pennsylvania student named Presidential International Scholar
May 8, 2018
“Para ti” are two simple Spanish words that mean “for you.” They may be simple words, but they are powerful and inspiring to Lydia Estes, a Wofford College sophomore who…
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Alumnus Douglas Wood to speak at Wofford Commencement
April 26, 2018
Dr. Douglas E. Wood, a senior fellow on justice and equity at the Aspen Institute and a 1990 graduate of Wofford College, will be the featured speaker Sunday, May 20, for…
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World’s largest wind turbine, to be tested by Clemson, wins engineering award
April 25, 2018
MHI Vestas recently was awarded the Silver Medal in the category of renewable energy at the prestigious Edison Awards for its 9.5 megawatt offshore wind turbine, which it will test at Clemson…
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Zucker Family Graduate Education Center in North Charleston now realizing its vision
April 25, 2018
Galen Helfter sits in front of two giant computer monitors in his corner office on the 14thfloor of Cascade Plaza in Akron, Ohio. The 24-year-old looks out over the landscape…
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BJU Grad David Dersch Promoted to Colonel
April 24, 2018
Chaplain David M. Dersch, Jr., a 1985 graduate of Bob Jones University, has recently been promoted to colonel by the United States Air Force Reserve. Colonel Dersch earned a BA…
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Greenville Technical College and S.C. Army National Guard open joint use facility at SCTAC
April 23, 2018Greenville Technical College (GTC) and the South Carolina Army National Guard have opened a shared facility at 915 Perimeter Road, in the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). With…
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Bob Jones University Collegian staff wins SCPA awards
April 23, 2018
The South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) recognized staff members of Bob Jones University’s student newspaper, The Collegian, with multiple awards at the Collegiate Annual News Contest Friday, April 20, at Winthrop…
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Three named to endowed professorships
April 23, 2018Wofford College has named three professors to endowed professorships, recognizing their excellence in teaching and their leadership and creativity. They are: Dr. Christine Sorrell Dinkins, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor…
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Furman University to hold Spring Commencement May 5
April 23, 2018
Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its…
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Fulbright grant awarded to Furman senior Clair Pullan
April 23, 2018
Claire Pullan, a Furman University senior from Aiken, has won a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award for an English Teaching Assistantship for the 2018-2019 academic year from the U.S. Department…
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Charter Champions named for 2018
April 23, 2018Al Squire, Director of the MedEx program with Greenville Health System, and Leslie Farmer, the Communications Lead for Lockheed Martin, were named Charter Champions for 2018…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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