CIU soars in 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 24, 2024
Columbia International University ranks high in four categories in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. CIU is now #2 in Regional Universities (South) in…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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Midlands Technical College Police Chief graduates from FBI National Academy
September 23, 2024
Midlands Technical College Chief of Police Tim Martin has graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. Chief Martin is the first police chief of…
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Lander MBA student refused to let challenges define his future
September 20, 2024
Lander University graduate student Trevor Batastini has an impressive resume of academic and athletic achievements. Before arriving in Greenwood to seek his MBA at Lander, Batastini was an undergraduate student…
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Satchel Ford Elementary named Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion School
September 19, 2024
Satchel Ford Elementary School has been named a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics. This is the third consecutive year that a Richland One school has received…
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Richland One’s Induction Teacher of the Year Julia Turner makes music relatable for students
September 19, 2024
Think about your favorite song and why you love it. Is it because of the rhythm, the melody or the lyrics? In music teacher Julia Turner’s classes at A.C. Moore…
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Cisco invests fourth tranche of scholarships at Denmark Tech to expand cybersecurity talent pipeline
September 17, 2024
Cisco recently announced a significant investment of $625,000 to support Fusion Cyber’s RMF Cybersecurity certificate program through Denmark Technical College in Denmark, South Carolina. This generous contribution will expand the…
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USC Theatre opens new season with centuries-old tale of civil disobedience Antigone
September 17, 2024
The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024-2025 season with a production of the timeless classic Antigone, October 4-12 at historic Longstreet Theatre. Show times are…
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North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative announces grand finale of 2024 “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series
September 16, 2024
The North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative (NCYEI) has announced the grand finale of the fifth annual “Be Safe Block Party” Summer Series, themed “Peace Champs,” on Friday, September 20, 2024,…
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People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan to open 40th season at Trustus Theatre
September 13, 2024
Trustus Theatre celebrates Recovery Month in September with the production of People, Places and Things by Duncan Macmillan. Directed by Artistic Director Dewey Scott-Wiley and starring Christine Hellman as Emma,…
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USC athletics director Ray Tanner set to assume new role
September 13, 2024
Ray Tanner, who oversaw six national championships and record fundraising and revenue in three decades as athletics director and head baseball coach, will soon move into a new role at…
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A Helping Hand
September 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Hampton Wildlife Fund Awards 2024-2025 Scholarships When I read about the recent Hampton Fund scholarships, the words of conservationist and writer Aldo Leopold and a thought came…
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SCETV and USC Press celebrates jazz legend Marian McPartland with book launch event at Koger Center for the Arts
September 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press, announced a special event celebrating the launch of Shall We Play That One Together: The Life…
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Civil Rights champion named to the board of the S.C. Civil Rights Museum
September 11, 2024
Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has…
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USC CIC to host IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition
September 11, 2024
The University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications (CIC) invites college and university students from across South Carolina to participate in the IBM watsonx Workshop and Competition on…
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Furman’s Riley Institute names Bryan Boroughs as executive director
September 10, 2024
Boroughs to assume leadership Oct. 1 The Riley Institute at Furman University has appointed Bryan Boroughs ’02 its executive director. Boroughs will assume leadership on Oct. 1, taking the reins from…
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Richland One partners with University of South Carolina for SC-DREAM for future elementary school teachers
September 9, 2024
If you have a bachelor’s degree and you want to be an elementary school teacher in South Carolina but you lack teaching experience or certification, there’s a new opportunity available…
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District Five Foundation announces two new board members
September 9, 2024
The District 5 Foundation announced that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment to the community…
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Rock Hill charter school uses $26.3 million in JEDA Bonds for educational facilities
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has facilitated $26,270,000 in Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds for Riverwalk Academy, a public charter school in Rock Hill. The new financing will refund…
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SC Decoded on Sept 10-11, 2024
September 9, 2024
Next week the SC Council on Competitiveness is hosting their annual SC Decoded Conference on September 10th and 11th in North Augusta, SC. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza North…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation announces new board members and officers
September 9, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation has elected seven new members to its board of directors and officers for 2024-25. The following board members were elected:…
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District 5 Foundation names 2 new Board Members
September 6, 2024
The District 5 Foundation is excited to announce that Michelle Fabrizio and Lollie Haselden have joined the Board of Directors. Both Michelle and Lollie bring with them a deep commitment…
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Furman partners with AmeriCorps, extends tuition match to master’s students
September 6, 2024
Furman University has been named a School of National Service by AmeriCorps, a federal agency tasked with elevating service and volunteerism to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Furman earned…
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CIU celebrating record-breaking enrollment and largest incoming class
September 5, 2024
A record-breaking number of students are enrolled at Columbia International University (CIU) this fall, with over 2,900 students pursuing traditional undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees. That includes this year’s incoming…
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Richland Two School Board unanimously votes to extend superintendent’s contract
September 4, 2024
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees conducted the annual superintendent’s performance evaluation for Dr. Kim D. Moore during regularly scheduled board meetings on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and…
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Lexington Two Middle School Teacher one of 10 in nation awarded Javits-Frasier Scholarship
September 4, 2024
A Lexington Two middle school teacher is one of just 10 educators nationwide to be selected as a recipient of the Javits-Frasier Scholarship, presented by the National Association for Gifted…
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Columbia College & Newberry College partner to co-host South Carolina Teaching Fellows program
September 4, 2024
Columbia College and Newberry College have been selected as co-hosts for the South Carolina Teaching Fellows program, with the first cohort opening in fall 2025. The fellowship, administered by the…
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Twenty-one Richland One students honored with College Board’s National Recognition Program award
September 4, 2024
Twenty-one Richland One high school students have been honored with the College Board’s National Recognition Program award, which recognizes high-performing students in underrepresented communities. To be eligible for the award,…
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USC research funding jumps double digits
September 3, 2024
University attracts $309 million in sponsored awards, powering innovation and impact The University of South Carolina reached a new research milestone in fiscal year 2024, attracting $309 million in sponsored…
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Historic Columbia announces September 2024 events
September 3, 2024
Historic Columbia announced programming and events for September 2024. See the full list of September events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to experience all Historic…
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State organization recognizes two emerging leaders in the district
August 30, 2024
Compellingly leading the way, two employees in Richland Two are on an elite list of educators in the Emerging Leaders Class of 2024-2025. The South Carolina ASCD recently announced that…
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Polo Road Elementary continues to gain recognition for developing future leaders
August 30, 2024
Polo Road Elementary School continues to make high marks in developing future leaders. For the third year in a row, the school has earned National Beta School of Merit status.…
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New National certification for Richland Two Magnet Programs
August 30, 2024
Four magnet programs in Richland School District Two are continuing to earn top honors from Magnet Schools of America (MSA). The Montessori Magnet at Pontiac Elementary School, Forest Lake Elementary…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU 3rd annual $25,000 HBCU undergraduate research grant
August 30, 2024
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) announced the receipt of a Power:Ed $25,000 grant for fostering increased participation in the SCICU Undergraduate Student/Faculty Research Program by students attending SCICU’s five…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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First-ever children’s exhibit opens at Native American Studies Center
August 29, 2024
After four years of planning and preparing, the Native American Studies Center opened its first-ever exhibit geared just for elementary-aged children. Opening Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Duke Energy Gallery,…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools to host joint information session in Greenville
August 28, 2024
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), and are…
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Richland Two announces five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year
August 28, 2024
Richland School District Two is announcing its five finalists for 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Hannah Cummings, Round Top Elementary School; Yoko Hughes,…
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Country Star Cody Webb set to light up Harbison Theatre stage
August 28, 2024
Experience the South Carolina native’s electrifying performance this fall Singer, songwriter, and musician Cody Webb will be performing live September 6, 2024 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC).…
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USC hits record enrollment
August 27, 2024
As the fall semester begins, enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. “We are excited to welcome another strong freshman class to USC,” President Michael…
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Harvesting Heritage with Chef Amethyst Ganaway returns in September
August 27, 2024
Upstate Fusion Sat., Sept. 21 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum is proud to host Harvesting Heritage, a culinary journey highlighting the past and future of…
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Power:Ed awards $50,000 in scholarship support to SC State University students
August 26, 2024South Carolina State University Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), to provide scholarships to 17 deserving SCSU students…
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USC Next outlines bold vision for Columbia campus
August 23, 2024
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved on Friday (Aug. 23) the “USC Next” campus master plan, establishing an ambitious vision for future growth and development on the…
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Dreher High Botany Club awarded $4,320 microgrant from City of Columbia through Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
August 23, 2024
Dreher High School’s Botany Club has been awarded a $4,320 microgrant from the City of Columbia through the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund. Columbia was one of 100 cities worldwide…
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Grantees selected for City of Columbia Youth Climate Action Fund supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
August 22, 2024
The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced the grantees for the 2024 Youth Climate Action Fund microgrant program. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Mayor and…
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USC’s newest effort to recruit more rural students
August 20, 2024
USC has joined a network that supports getting more rural students into college. The STARS College Network features more than 30 colleges supporting pipeline programs and recruiting efforts as well as offering financial aid and…
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USC specialized advising keeps thousands of students in class
August 20, 2024
Specialized advising initiatives have helped keep thousands of USC students in class, boosting retention and graduation rates. One program has helped nearly 6,500 students sign up for classes over its first three years.…
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Cutting-edge training center will boost nursing grads by 80%
August 20, 2024
USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center opened a new cutting-edge clinical training centeron the hospital’s West Columbia campus. The center will allow USC to boost the number of nursing…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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